General Manager, Airport Operations

3 weeks ago


Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa United Airlines Full time

Description:

At United, we fly into airports around the entire world.

And we need a whole team of people to keep things running in tip-top shape From the exceptional service at the check-in counter to the departure gate, and even behind the scenes making sure your checked bags arrive with you, our Airport Operations team keeps operations at our airports running smoothly every single day.


Job overview and responsibilities

  • Responsible for day to day operational, financial and personnel performance of assigned international outstation
  • Establishes or implements goals and standards to maintain and control operational integrity, service levels, costs, and safety requirements
  • Monitors performance against plans and initiates corrective actions to improve results
  • Determines and justifies equipment, facilities, staffing, and training needs to achieve station operational goals
  • Participates as team member to headquarters support organizations, as well as other United operating departments in administering their responsibilities
  • Responsible for daytoday operational performance of assigned international outstation
  • Maintain strong working relationships with OAL/airportauthorities/vendors/governmental authorities (FAA/TSA/CBP)/internal divisions
  • Directs station activities to ensure superior customer service, which includes mainline and STAR Alliance partner airlines
  • Responsible for maintaining station facilities, equipment, and professional appearance standards for all United employees
  • Responsible for performance management and ongoing professional developmental support of direct reports and "dotted line" reports
  • Responsible for compliance with Stations controls and Internal Audit standards
  • Manages the station budget, staffing forecasts and resource requirements

This position is offered on local terms and conditions. Expatriate assignments and sponsorship for employment visas, even on a time-limited visa status, will not be awarded.

Qualifications:

Required

  • Bachelor's degree or 4 years of relevant work experience
  • 2 to 4 years of relevant management experience in Airport Services environment or equivalent experience
  • Knowledge of airport operations hub operations, terminal/ramp operations, and related technology
  • Knowledge of station controls and Internal Audit standards
  • Knowledge of operational Corporate policies and procedures
  • Must be legally authorized to work in South Africa for any employer without sponsorship
  • Must be fluent in English (written and spoken)
  • Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification
  • Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position

Preferred

  • Master's degree (Management, Logistics)
  • Bachelor's degree
  • 4 years of relevant management experience in Airport Services environment or equivalent experience
Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT

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