Job Specification Head of Airspace Location: Major International Airport / Aviation Organisation Reporting to: COO (or equivalent) Level: Senior Leadership / Executive Role Purpose The Head of Airspace is accountable for the strategic leadership, design, governance, and performance of controlled airspace supporting airport operations. The role ensures the safe, efficient, and sustainable use of complex and constrained airspace, enabling operational resilience, future growth, and environmental objectives. Key Accountabilities Airspace Strategy & Modernisation • Own and deliver the long-term airspace strategy aligned with national and international modernisation programmes. • Lead airspace design, change, and future capacity initiatives to support current and long-term operations. Safety, Regulation & Assurance • Act as accountable owner for airspace safety and regulatory compliance, including ICAO and national frameworks. • Sponsor airspace change proposals, safety cases, and approvals, supported by robust governance and risk management. Operational Performance & Resilience • Optimise airspace performance to improve capacity, punctuality, and disruption recovery. • Work with ATC and airport operations, using data and modelling to drive continuous improvement. Stakeholder & Partner Leadership • Represent the organisation with ANSPs, regulators, government, airlines, and internation...