Airport Systems Manager

About the Company

Aboitiz InfraCapital Cebu Airport Corporation (ACAC) is the dedicated entity responsible for the management and operation of the Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA). As a subsidiary of Aboitiz InfraCapital (AIC), the infrastructure investment platform of the Aboitiz Group founded in 2015, and operating critical assets across airports, water and wastewater, and digital infrastructure, ACAC directly implements the vision for a world-class gateway in Cebu at MCIA.

ACAC is committed to transforming MCIA through operational excellence, strategic investments, and the integration of smart technologies. ACAC focuses on delivering a safe, efficient, and memorable passenger-centric experience that meets and exceeds global standards. ACAC aims to solidify MCIA's position as a premier hub in Southeast Asia, thereby driving economic growth and tourism for the region and the Philippines.

About the Role

The Airport Systems Manager is responsible for directing the 24/7 operations, maintenance, and asset lifecycle management of critical, complex airport-specific operational technologies. This position guarantees the safe, continuous, and efficient performance of specialized passenger-handling, aircraft guidance and baggage-processing terminal systems. The role directly underpins the airport's mission to deliver uninterrupted, secure, and cost-effective terminal services.

Your Flight Plan for Success

In this position, you won't just report on the past; you will architect the future.

• System Reliability & Maintenance Optimization: Drive the operations, maintenance, and reliability engineering for airport systems
• Safety, Code Compliance & Security Standards: Ensures 100% compliance with CAAP, ICAO, and international security frameworks for baggage and airside gates. Enforces strict engineering SOPs to maintain a zero-accident environment for staff and contractors.
• Financial & Contract Management: Establish and control annual OPEX and CAPEX budgets. Actively direct, audit, and evaluate Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and outsourced service providers to ensure maximum workmanship quality and strict adherence to SLAs.
• Leadership & Ad-Hoc Responsibilities: Execute ad-hoc technical roles, emergency response duties, and special system projects assigned by airport management to support shifting business and operational goals.

Who we need in the cockpit

• Graduate of bachelor's degree in engineering (preferably electrical, mechanical, electronics and communications engineer).
• Background in highly related technical field.
• Registered/Advanced studies/master’s degree in engineering can be beneficial.
• Licensed Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics Engineer, additional license is advantage.
• Advanced problem-solving are necessary for addressing complex engineering challenges.
• Minimum of 7-years of experience in managing specialized systems.
• Proven experience within an international airport terminal, high-security facility, or critical infrastructure environment is strongly preferred.
• Deep knowledge of building automation, industrial programmable logic controllers (PLCs), sorting software, and security integration screening.
• Leadership experience: At least 5-years in a managerial or heavy supervisory capacity leading technical teams, strong background in vendor management, project management, and shift-based crisis management.
• Strong background in managing internal and external stakeholders’ relations and resolving disputes in a high-pressure environment.
• Excellent analytical skills for handling numbers, data verification and utility consumption audits.
• Advanced problem-solving and analytical skills in handling and addressing complex engineering challenges.