Aircraft Movement Manager (Tow Team)

Overview

People. Passion. Pride. This is what has driven our teams since 1833.

Since that time we have developed to become a critical partner in the global aviation industry delivering time-critical logistics services at over 300 locations in 65 countries across 6 continents.

But at the heart of our business is our people.

Role Purpose

This role is responsible for managing and proactively monitoring the work of assigned employees to ensure that customer satisfaction safety security quality and employee relations meet or exceed standards. This individual maintains and controls all required aspects of the operation in accordance with the corporate security program and TSA legislation. As well as ensuring that the required company audit requirements are always undertaken to ensure continuity and compliance. The Aircraft Tow Operations Manager will also direct and coordinate activities in providing tow brake riding baggage and ramp loading operations.

We are looking for a dedicated individual to ensure smooth operations on the tarmac if you have a passion for aviation and love being part of a fast-paced environment Join our team and soar to new heights with a career at Menzies Aviation!

Compensation: $72000 to $76000 ($80000 for overnight shift managers)

What you will be doing:

• Reviews reports and records to ascertain data required for planning department operations
• Directs and coordinates all air carrier loading and handling functions and ensures workers and equipment are available when and where they are needed
• Oversees schedules attendance training and compliance of all tow / brake riding personal (Leads Agents Supervisors)
• Works closely with Safety and Training department to implement stay on track and monitor full training compliance for the staff
• Attend all internal and external meetings
• Investigates causes of accidents and recommends safety measures for preventing further occurrences
• Communicates required information to other managers supervisors and departments
• Able to meet the Stations attendance standards
• Conduct shift briefings to ensure staff is organized and informed
• Read and interpret aircraft weight and balance loading instructions hazardous material identification labels aircraft loading manifests and baggage and cargo routing tags
• Operate motorized equipment
• Operate various pieces of ground support equipment
• Required to attend the mandatory training imposed by the Company and Airlines as per job role
• Complete shift reports and sign timecards
• Assist in the preparation of performance evaluation forms
• Prepare disciplinary incident and or termination reports
• Some responsibilities may include interviewing hiring and training employees; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems as needed for violations of company policy
• Comply with the companys attendance/tardiness standards
• Other duties may be assigned

Safety Security Wellbeing and Compliance:

You will have a responsibility and duty whilst at work to take reasonable care of the health safety and wellbeing of yourself and others in accordance with provided information training and workplace health and safety rules or procedures. The company is committed to providing a safe working environment for all staff all areas of our business there is a potential risk to the health safety and welfare to everyone on our sites through the misuse of alcohol and drugs. As such the Company prohibits such misuse and carries out regular testing to enforce our Substance Misuse Policy.

What we are looking for:

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Possess valid US drivers license with a clean driving record
• Pass pre-employment drug screen and all pre-employment testing
• Pass FBI background and obtain US Customs Seal
• Ability to proficiently read write and speak English
• Must be comfortable lifting 70lbs repetitively
• Must be comfortable working in all weather conditions
• Must be available and flexible to work variable shifts including weekends and holidays
• To report any significant deficiency in our products materials and documents
• Has the duty to suggest any improvements to working practices especially those relating to Safety and security
• Must have read and signed the Station Quality Manual Emergency Response Procedures Manual and the Station Security Manual
• Prior Ramp/Airline management experience required In Maintenance Aircraft Tow or Brake Rider areas
• Must be available and flexible to work variable shifts including overnight weekends and holidays if required.
• Work is done primarily outdoors. Must be comfortable working in all weather conditions work is primarily outdoors.
• Must be reliable our customer and your fellow employees rely on you.

Other requirements:

• Computer literate basic knowledge of MS Office as well as other related programs.
• Previous airline/aviation operational knowledge is required.
• Familiar with GOMs Airline procedures Airport procedures Airport legislation.
• Fully versed on SGHA concepts.
• KPI/SLA driven to meet customer expectations by delivering excellence.

Diversity

Menzies Aviation are a committed equal opportunity employer and encourage applications for suitably qualified and eligible applicants regardless of sex race disability age sexual orientation gender reassignment religion or belief marital status pregnancy and maternity. We strive to create an inclusive working environment where the different knowledge perspectives experiences and approaches of our global workforce are represented. Where everyone feels valued and can reach their full potential.

Please be aware that as part of our recruitment process we may look to use a variety of resourcing tools to help us understand your skills and experience in relation to the role. Please feel free to contact to recruiter below if there are any reasonable adjustments to our process that you would like us to consider.

As part of our recruitment process we will always consider how candidates fit with our values which you can learn more about here.

Application Instructions

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Required Experience:

Manager