As an Airport Chief Executive, you will need to master following:

• airport electrical systems
• airport environmental regulations
• airport lighting equipment
• airport operating environment
• airport planning
• airport safety regulations
• compile airport certification manuals
• coordinate airport environmental policies
• create an airport master plan
• direct airport subcontractors
• implement improvements in airport operations
• interact with airport stakeholders
• monitor airport service performance
• prepare airport annual budget
• prepare airport emergency plans
• provide assistance to airport users
• report airport security incidents
• supervise maintenance activities in airports

More generally, an airport chief executive is also versed in:

• consider economic criteria in decision making
• identify airport safety hazards
• liaise with colleagues
• liaise with managers
• manage staff
• show diplomacy
• use different communication channels
• write work-related reports

It also helps to know the following:

• ICT security standards
• apply airport standards and regulations
• conduct airport environmental studies
• ensure functionality of airport lighting systems
• geostationary satellites
• implement airport emergency plans
• maintain inventory of airport operations
• manage airport vehicle licences
• manage airport workshops
• regulation on unpaved areas of airports
• visual aid systems in airports
• apply strategic thinking
• plan event marketing for promotional campaigns