Post Holder Senior Ground Operations Manager Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Job Description

Date: Jan 7, 2023
Company: Wizz Air Abu Dhabi LLC
Location: Abu Dhabi, AE, P.O. Box 1
WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF OPPORTUNITY! We are committed to making sure that everyone, everywhere can benefit from travelling at the lowest prices, while keeping the social, economic and environmental impact of our operations in mind. Our strategy is built on low fares and a diverse network, supported by efficient and sustainable operations and high-quality customer service
  • WIZZ is a fresh, vibrant & contemporary brand, we are confident & not shy
  • We always strive to break out of category & think outside the box
  • Our 5 brand values lead the way:
    • Inclusivity \xe2\x80\x93 We collaborate together to achieve our goals
    • Positivity \xe2\x80\x93 We are an optimistic, happy, inspired and inspiring team
    • Dedication \xe2\x80\x93 We have an entrepreneurial \xe2\x80\x98can do\xe2\x80\x99 attitude: we take individual & collective ownership and are accountable for everything we do
    • Integrity \xe2\x80\x93 We hold ourselves to the highest possible standards of business ethics in everything we do
    • Sustainability \xe2\x80\x93 We strive to be the greenest choice of air travel and work hard on continuously decreasing our environmental footprint


Purpose of the position: The primary role of the position is to supervise ground operations on the dedicated airports in the network of Wizz Air Abu Dhabi and manage the setup of new locations.

Responsibilities:
In line with regulations is responsible for management and supervision of ground operations:
  • Ensuring that ground handling operations and activities are conducted in accordance with the conditions and restrictions of the AOC and conducted in compliance with the applicable regulations and standards (PART-OPS);
  • Ensuring that the management of all third party contracts for ground handling operations is carried out in compliance with all operational, security and health and safety requirements;
  • Ensuring that safety, security and compliance issues are reported in a timely manner;
  • Ensuring that all ground operations personnel are made aware of all information in the ground operations manuals relevant to their function;
  • Monitoring and investigating all issues relating to security and health and safety and implementing procedures to prevent reoccurrence;
  • Management of safety risks and security threats to aircraft operations as relevant to his area of responsibility;
  • To participate in Air Safety Board and ensure that any non-conformities and/or safety improvement actions are addressed and closed in accordance with Wizz Air satisfaction;
  • Lead and manage the start-up operations of all new stations;
  • Liaise with Airport Development and Purchasing Department to ensure that services of catering suppliers, fuel suppliers and handling are available as required;
  • Manage the ground handling team in activities across the network as required;
  • Maintain timely contacts with other departments within Wizz Air and to outside organisation and contractors in relation to their tasks and responsibilities;
  • To liaise closely with Wizz Air marketing to ensure that all signage at airports in line with Wizz Air marketing strategy;
  • To liaise closely with airport management to ensure that Wizz Air best interests are served in relation to any airport developments;
  • Maintain up to date the compliance of Ground Operations and Passenger Handling Manuals and ensure all Ground Operations Managers and subcontracted handling partners are trained to its Safety and Compliance Standards;
  • Ensure provision of safety, security and compliance training for supervised staff (in the scope relevant to their functions).


Requirements:
  • Completed university or college degree is a must
  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills
  • Business mindset and ability to synthesize information into recommendations
  • Good oral and written presentations skills
  • Team work and strong interpersonal skills
  • Fluent spoken / written English
  • Ability to live and work in Abu Dhabi
  • Flexibility to travel as required.
  • A self-motivated individual with demonstrated capacity for ownership, and responsibility
  • Ability to work independently with strong drive towards exceeding the set goals

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1493256
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
  • Education
    Not mentioned