Aviation Supervisor III at ABNL Limited

ABNL Limited was incorporated in 1992 as an Oil and Gas servicing company with a vision to provide professional engineering and technical services to the Oil and Gas exploration and production companies in Nigeria and the West African sub-region. Since its incorporation, the company has grown in leaps and bounds, expanding its business horizon, but still within the Oil and Gas sector.

ABNL is a 100% owned indigenous firm, with a shareholding in excess of 100 million Naira. Its' directors are individuals of proven integrity, who over the years have acquired the requisite experience in the Oil and Gas business, as well as in the banking and finance sector. The integrity of the directors and the staff of the company have been a priceless contributive factor in the growth and wellbeing of the company.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Aviation Supervisor III

Location: Eket, Akwa Ibom
Employment Type: Contract

Main Functions

• Supervision of daily aviation operations at Airbase Operations in country. Coordinate and develop flight schedules based on passenger bookings and available contracted helicopters and fixed wing in a manner that minimizes cost and provides a safe air transportation service.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Supervise the Airbase Operations as the staging area for the movement of personnel to and from offshore. Manage and steward the Aviation Contract. Participate in aviation contract development and evaluations and develop a close working relationship with ExxonMobil Aviation Services (Dallas) on pertinent issues and reviews.
• Supervise the daily airbase facilities and related operations, inclusive of the aviation service provider. Ensure all contracted aircraft operate to safe and approved standards as detailed in the approved Logistics Manual, ExxonMobil Aviation Operations Guide and industry best practices.
• Use the Personnel Tracking System as a tool to plan and schedule helicopter and fixed-wing flights supporting onshore and offshore operations, and tracking performance indicators.
• Supervise relevant contracts associated with the upkeep of airbase facilities, safety briefing rooms, waiting lounges, checking counters, mail room, baggage handling rooms, security scanning machines, and weighing equipment.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree with 20 - 31 years relevant work experience.
• Experience in an aviation supervisory position, relating to airport and heliport infrastructure, aircraft operations and aviation safety
• Hands-on local in-country experience,with local aviation operations
• Has the ability to understand airport and heliport scenarios and problems, and develop and execute structured plans and solutions
• Advanced ability in identifying risks and facilitating solutions for improved performance of airport operations
• Management of rotary and fixed-wing flight operations and maintenance requirements
• Management of airports and heliports
• Knowledge of the Company Aviation Operations Guide and Local Area Supplement
• Promote good public relations with other stakeholder organizations, the regulators, air operators and airport personnel
• Promote and lead by example in the areas of quality and continuous improvement, safe work practices
• Knowledge of airport and heliport infrastructure and maintenance requirements, including fire systems, navigation aids, security and lighting systems
• Understanding of aircraft performance and the influence of altitude and temperature
• Understanding of aircraft maximum payload and how it is penalized by fuel requirements, altitude and temperature.

Application Closing Date
21st February, 2023.