Assistant Aviation General Manager - OA001

Job Title

Assistant Aviation General Manager

Salary

72,000US Dollars pa tax free

Location

Unknown

Sector

Unknown

Appointment Type

Unknown

Job Description

Our Client is the Aviation Division of a multi- national food logistics and facilities provider. Our client provides vital services in supply air logistics to remote sites in post conflict locations and remote areas. They are currently seeking an Assistant Aviation General Manager to be based in Kabul, Afghanistan. Our Client and the Role: Founded in 1957, our clients parent Group has over 50 years of experience developing and operating customized supply chain and associated service solutions in demanding environments. Supported by a world-wide network of resources including state – of – the – art warehousing facilities, bulk fuel installations and real time freight tracking capabilities, our client provides workable resolutions to complex client requirements in the areas of food logistics, catering, retail, site services and fuel management. Our Client is the Aviation Division of this rapidly expanding group and provides vital services in supply air logistics to remote sites in post conflict locations and remote areas. They ensure essential items such as fresh food and other time critical cargo is delivered with minimal disruption, under the most challenging conditions. They are currently seeking an Assistant Aviation General Manager to be based in Kabul, Afghanistan. Reporting into the General Manager the successful candidate will assist in managing a team comprising of Ramp Managers and staff, and over 40 LN/TCN cargo handlers. You will assist in the day-to-day operations of the Outbound Flights (These are flights that move Supplies from our clients Logistics Hubs out to the Forward Operating Bases. Supplies that are moved include Food and Water, Ammunition and Mail). You will assist the General Manager in optimizing operational efficiency with respect to P & L and you will assist them in managing the relationships with the providers of over 30 cargo aircraft (helicopters and fixed wing), effective scheduling/loading of the aircraft,

Person Specification

You will need to be an accomplished aviation professional likely to be Ex- military and ideally with some leadership experience gained in Iraq or Afghanistan.

Able to interface with senior US Military and NATO Officers and provide unique solutions to contractual issues or concerns you will have detailed knowledge of cargo aircraft, an ability to recommend and / or source the right aircraft for the right mission based on gross weight, type and density of cargo and fuel burn.

You will have a good understanding of ramp management and in leading teams.

You will have established contacts with actual aircraft providers and proven experience in monitoring separate aviation operations while ensuring safety and financial standards are met.

You should possess excellent communication skills in English and ideally one other language and be able to adapt to rapid changes in a positive manner and work to tight deadlines.

Superb inter-personal skills and instant credibility are essential as you will be inter-facing with a number of people from different backgrounds, nationalities and religions.

Finally you should be PC / IT literate and possess a Drivers Licence.

This is an outstanding challenge for an accomplished Aviation Manager looking for something different. Whilst our Clients operation is somewhat unique they are in it for the long term and are looking for a minimum of 18 to 24 months commitment.

Qualifications & Experience

Salary Package

72,000US Dollars pa + up to 10,000 US Dollars annual bonus + accommodation, meals, laundry, healthcare insurance and local transport are provided free

The basic salary is paid in US Dollars and is tax free for an Ex-Patriate employee. In addition there is an annual bonus payable which is also paid in US Dollars and tax free for an Ex-Patriate employee. Accommodation, laundry, local transport, health insurance and meals are provided free. In addition employees have the use of a phone to call