Station Manager at Kenya Airways

Kenya Airways is truly the Pride of Africa. Our global network now reaches 62 destinations, 49 of which are spread across the Africa continent. With a modern fleet of 45 aircrafts, including five Boeing 777 series, makes us one the youngest fleets in Africa. Kenya Airways opens a world of opportunity across the continent, creating sustainable development by connecting its people and businesses within Africa and around the world.

At Kenya Airways we believe our greatest asset is our people. Wires you join Kenya Airways we provide you with training and all the systems and tools you require to perform. And best of all, we provide an environment that enables each and every one of our employees to achieve their full potential.

In line with our expansion plans we are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Station Manager

Location: Abuja

Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities

• As Accountable Manager, ensure the continuous implementation of tire station management system and maintain at all times safety and security in the station. Ensure communication of these standards to all station staff, Ground Handling staff and all other service providers and adherence at all time.
• Ensure that the Load Control procedures and loading supervision responsibilities are correctly undertaken as per company and also document the station process flow
• Ensure that customer service is delivered to a high standard that meets our customer needs arid expectation
• Manage station costs in line with tire budget and implement all cost saving initiatives as determined and communicated
• Support and develop a high performance team capable of achieving results by meeting the set benchmarks with minimum supervision.
• Liaise with relevant authorities and ensure conformity with all regulatory requirements, organization standards and local procedures.
• Represent Kenya Airways at AOC meetings to address airport facilitation issues.
• Promote company image to enhance public relations, visibility in the market and customer loyalty
• Interpret and monitor safety standards, regulations and security awareness
• As the accountable manager, ensure corrective action is taken based on audit findings and/or risk assessment analysis
• Where necessary, file flight plan to comply with legal and company requirements to ensure aircraft operations safety
• Ensure and maintain a healthy, safe and secure working environment in compliance with company procedures and regulatory authorities
• Prepare monthly reports on Ground Handling activity.
• Manage and be responsible for the implementation of the Local Emergency Accident Procedures plan

Knowledge, Skills, Experience
University graduate or hospitality diploma with minimum 10 years experience in all round airport handling with at least 5years in supervisory role.

• Computer literate
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Ability to lead, guide & motivate a team
• Strong analytical skills
• Good planner
• Excellent communication and interpersonal
• Foreign language is an added advantage

Application Closing Date:
25th April 2014

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CVs to: [email protected]
Or for further details, visit our website at: www.kenya-airways.com/ng/ and click on Careers.