Airport Operations Manager at Aero Contractors Airline

Aero Contractors Airline is a well respected aviation service provider in the rotary wing (helicopter) offshore oil and gas sector plus the fixed wing scheduled and charter passenger sector .  Aero is uniquely placed in the Nigerian market to offer both rotary and fixed wing services to the highest international standards of safety. Copied from: hotnigerianjobs.com

Currently the fastest growing Nigerian carrier passenger, Aero is focused on bringing customers world class aviation services with affordable fares, quality on-board services, good customer relations with effective online services and operational competence. Aero pride itself in its punctuality and safety record. Aero has established itself as the leading regional and innovative carrier in West Africa.

Are you looking for career advancement in a world class organisation? Aero Contractors has a number of vacant positions for the right talent.

Want to be part of a world-class organization? Here's your opportunity to take your career to new heights.

Job Title: Airport Operations Manager

Reports To: Head of Ground Operations
Function: Ground Services
Sub Function: Customer Service
Location: All Aero locations
Ref Code: ACN/GO/AOM/0313

Purpose Statement:
To plan, manage and deliver the Aero Contractors airport Operations in order to ensure efficient day-to-day running of all airport operations in support of the airline. Support and manage the Airport Services’ team in the daily operations, plan long-term improvements andimplement global policies. Represent and protect the company interest within the Airport’s authority committees.

Key Accountabilities

• Manage day-to-day safe, efficient and punctual airport passenger processing - guaranteeing integrity and correct implementation of all relevant procedures.
• Ensure all customer relations matters / queries effectively dealt with or delegated.
• Implement continuous process improvement to ensure ongoing development
• Promote and plan internal customer service initiatives.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key partners, contractors and agencies including; airport authority, handling agents, control authorities, other airlines and internal departments. Copied from: www.hotnigerianjobs.com
• Ensure correct level of contingency planning and guarantee a process of continuous improvement across all airport areas of security, safety and emergency procedures
• Manage airport budget inclusive of planning and ongoing management to drive cost efficiency throughout all airport operations.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• This position requires a graduate with a first degree/HND or any related qualification relevant to aviation. Copied from: hotnigerianjobs.com
• Also required are good interpersonal skills and the ability to take quick and well informed decisions.
• Good all round airline industry knowledge, and at least 5 years experience in a Management role within the airline industry.
• Other requirements include detailed Operations management & planning experience, ability to communicate effectively (verbally and in writing) with all levels of people while multilingual proficiency will be an advantage.

The following skills are essential:

• Analytical ability
• Excellent Customer Service Skills
• Creative thinking and problem solving
• Must be Computer Literate

 
Application Closing Date
29th March, 2013
 
Method of Application
Interested candidates whose skills and competencies match the job profile should send their CV as an email attachment with the subject "Airport Operations Manager- ACN/GO/AOM/0313" to: [email protected]

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
 
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