Lapland Airport in Gällivare AB

Do you want to be involved in developing one of Sweden's northernmost airports - right in the heart of the green
industrial transition?
Lapland Airport in Gällivare AB is looking for a strategic and energetic leader who wants to take overall responsibility
for the airport's operations and continued development. As Airport Manager and CEO, you will lead the work of ensuring a safe, efficient and future-oriented airport - while contributing to the region's
accessibility, business development and transition to a more sustainable flight.
With us, you get a unique opportunity to combine operational leadership with strategic development in a
municipality that is in a historic social transformation.

About us
Lapland Airport i Gällivare AB is a municipal company with the task of operating and developing Gällivare
airport. The airport is an important node for the region's business community, residents and tourism - and plays a central role in Norrbotten's and Europe's green industrial transition.
The airport is part of the municipal group under Gällivare kommunföretag AB. We have around 30 employees (full and part-time). Our goal is to offer safe air communication with high service for the airport's customers. As an operations manager with us, you have the ultimate responsibility for the safe operation of the airport. This responsibility includes, among other things, that the airport's design and operation meet certifications and regulatory requirements according to current regulations. In the role of
operations manager, you also have financial and personnel responsibility.

About the assignment
As airport manager and CEO, you have overall responsibility for the company's operations, finances and
personnel. You report to the company's Board of Directors and are responsible for developing the airport in close collaboration
with the municipality, authorities, business and the aviation industry.
The assignment involves ensuring safe and efficient airport operations while driving
development issues linked to accessibility, regional development and sustainable aviation.
The assignment is made in accordance with the regulations governing personal requirements for an Accountable
manager at an EU certified airport, (EU) No 139/2014) AMC1 ADR.OR.D.015(a) Personnel
requirements.

The airport is security classified and a civil protection site. You will therefore need to undergo
security clearance and register check according to the Security Protection Act before employment.
Your main responsibilities
 Manage and develop the airport's operations, organization and employees
 Be responsible for finance, business development and long-term strategy
 Ensure compliance with regulations and security requirements in aviation
 Develop partnerships with airlines, authorities, business and regional actors
 Drive innovation and transition towards green aviation and fossil-free aviation
 Contribute to the airport's role in the region's development and social transformation

We are looking for you who
is a confident and strategic leader with the ability to combine business acumen with social mission. You
are development-oriented and thrive in a role where you work both operationally and strategically.
We believe that you have
 Relevant academic education or equivalent experience
 Several years of experience in a senior position with staff and budget responsibility
 Experience of business development and strategic work
 Good understanding of public operations, infrastructure or transport sector
 Experience from airport, aviation or other transport operations is meritorious
 Experience of working in or in close collaboration with politically controlled organizations is meritorious.

You have good interpersonal skills and are skilled at building relationships both locally, regionally and nationally.
Personal qualities
We attach great importance to your personal qualities. As a leader, you are:
 Strategic and development-oriented
 Clear, communicative and relationship-building
 Structured and result-oriented
 Committed to community development and sustainable transition

We offer
 With us, you get a mission where you really make a difference. Gällivare municipality is an organization
which is characterized by commitment, willingness to develop and responsibility - where respect, equality and a
good treatment are a natural part of the work.
 You get the opportunity to contribute to an important social function while helping to shape the
future sustainable flight and the region's development.

Application

Full-time employment
Location: Gällivare

Application
Please send your application no later than 260426.

For more information about the position contact:
Chairman of the Board, Lapland Airport i Gällivare AB
Inger Junkka, 070-225 25 50