Aviation Field Managers - OA003

Job Title

Aviation Field Managers

Salary

competitive pay and benefits

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 Aviation Field Managers to work in the Sudan or Chad. 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 Aviation Field Managers to work at their air operations sites in the Sudan and Chad. The successful candidates to this position will ensure our clients operations on each ramp are executed safely and in accordance with the current Task Force Command Operations Orders (OPORD) and Fragmentary Orders (FRAGO). Reporting into the Assistant General Manager - Aviation, the successful candidates will be primarily responsible for supervising all ground operations for cargo unloading, ground transport, aircraft clearance, updating flight crew and ultimately ensuring smooth arrival and departure of aircraft. Of equal importance will be the adherence to standard operating procedures, health and safety and daily reporting of operational status.

Person Specification

The successful candidate will have previous experience in aviation ground operations, be able to work for periods of time out on the tarmac, have strong man management skills, the patience to deal with a multi national work force and the ability to work from home for long periods of time.

You will have the ability to work under pressure and display superb confidence while working with the various Air crews.

You should possess good communication skills in English and in French 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 possess a Drivers Licence and be PC / IT literate.

Qualifications & Experience

This is an outstanding challenge for accomplished air ground operations professionals 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 12 – 18 months commitment.

Salary Package

competitive pay and benefits + accommodation, meals, laundry, healthcare insurance and local transport are provided free.