Aviation Manager at Nestoil Plc

Nestoil Plc was incorporated in Nigeria in 1991 for the provision of Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) services to the energy and oil & gas industry. Since then, Nestoil has grown to become the leading indigenous EPC provider for major IOCs (International Oil Companies) in Sub-Saharan Africa like National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Shell, Exxon Mobil, Chevron, Total, etc.

We are currently recruiting to fill the below position:

Job Title: Aviation Manager

Location: Lagos, Port Harcourt, Nigeria

Job ID: NAV/0814/01

Job Descriptions

• Designs/implements various policies and procedures for necessary operational success in the Company.
• Develops safety measures as well as manages security operations.
• Oversees/coordinates daily operations of the fixed and rotary wings.
• Complies with rules, regulations and standards of regulatory authorities e.g. FAA, NAHCO, NEMA, FAAN, NCAA etc.
• Effectively manages relationships with regulatory authorities, vendors and other external parties when necessary.
• Provides oversight of the ground operations, safety and maintenance teams etc.
• Coordinates maintenance of aircraft including procurement of spare parts.
• Oversees flight scheduling for pilots as prepared by Chief Pilot.
• Obtains flight itenary and coordinates timely airport scheduling/re-scheduling as appropriate.
• Implements mechanisms to ensure the Chief Pilot adheres strictly to flight operations manual.
• Coordinates timely and accurate preparation and presentation of all compliance documentations.
• Provides requisite support to the CEO through representations at meetings, liaison with local and foreign partners, vendors, etc.
• Supervises strict adherence to all health and safety requirements as well as prompt resolution of all reported issues.
• Oversees all support operations supervisors/heads and conducts periodic checks/audits of relevant sub-units.
• Obtains and reviews reports from heads of sub-units.
• Prepares periodic relevant reports to aid decision making.

Requirements

Paper Qualifications

• Minimum of a first degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Aviation Technology/ Management or Avionics Engineering.
• MBA or relevant Masters' degree will be an added advantage .
• Relevant certifications e.g. aircraft certifications.

Experience

• Minimum of 10 years relevant experience in aviation with at least 3 years in managerial role

Must have (apart from the above)

• In depth knowledge of aviation industry as well as the technical and commercial capabilities to drive growth.
• Ability to manage general operations within the aviation space in terms of strategic business and people management.
• Strong ability to develop and interpret technical data/information.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
• Intuitiveness and attention to detail.
• Strong ability to manage crises and make effective use of initiative.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Highly proficient in the use of Ms Office Suite (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
  

Age Bracket
N/A

Remuneration
Negotiable

Application Closing Date
3rd September, 2014

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidate should forward their CV's to: [email protected] with Job ID as the subject of the mail.