Ground Services Manager
The Ground Services Manager is required at a busy airport in the West of Ireland. This position reports to the Head of Operations and is responsible for managing all ground handling activities, such as Ramp Services; Workshop and Fuel Management, ensuring compliance with aviation regulations are maintained at all times.
Responsibilities:
* Manage ramp activities including marshalling aircraft, loading/unloading, baggage handling, passenger handling, aircraft refueling and de-icing.
* Evaluate the safe turnaround of aircraft in accordance with quality, efficiency, safety, legal and environmental objectives.
* Oversee the procurement, management, and maintenance of vehicles and ground support equipment ensuring availability when required.
* Manage winter operations including overseeing runway de-icing and snow clearance of airside areas, ensuring equipment is serviceable and stocks of aircraft de-icing fluids and runway de-icing fluids are available.
* Collaborate with other key business stakeholders to develop and implement sustainability initiatives to reduce the environmental impact of ground operations.
* Ensure that all required manuals, documents, and records are completed and maintained in accordance with company/statutory/legal requirements.
* Represent Ground Services in internal and external regulatory audits.
* Foster a work environment that focuses on safety, service, teamwork, and flexibility.
* Monitor and control departmental expenditures within established budgets.
* Develop safe working procedures for all aspects of ground services and ensure they are documented in the safety management system.
Requirements:
* A qualification in Aeronautical/Mechanical Engineering or equivalent with good technical and mechanical skills.
* At least 5 years relevant experience in Airport ground operations or equivalent.
* Knowledge of Aviation regulations in particular EASA 139/2014 and Jig Standards.
* Previous experience in people management - leading, developing and motivating teams.
* Proficiency in IT Skills.
* Project management and implementation experience.