General Manager (Airport Operations) at United Airlines

United Airlines which intends to fly to Nigeria, are looking for people to join their team in Lagos. We are recruiting for General Manager, Airport Operations – Lagos

Job Title: General Manager, Airport Operations

Responsibilities
-Directs all operational activities to achieve company safety, financial cargo and customer goals.
-Areas of accountability and responsibility include Airport Operations, and management of the service provider employees in the airport.
-The role will work in conjunction with Regional Sales Office and local GSA to support initiatives and sales objectives.
- Provide information and recommendations to all divisions and corporate organizations concerning the effectiveness of policies, plans, and programs to improve performance results.
- Participate in the development of a cost-effective annual profit plan, Provide leadership, direction and oversight to the airport team.
- Manage, mentor and coach the employees and/Supervisor.
- Direct airport operations activities, to achieve company revenue, reliability, customer and profitability goals.
- Monitors station performance, and initiates actions or changes to improve results.
- Provides information and recommendations to the region and corporate organizations concerning competitive initiatives and effectiveness of policies and programs.
- Provides budgetary oversight for vendor operations,
- Liaison with local airport authorities and airlines,
- Ensures that safety goals and initiatives are met
- Leads focus on customer satisfaction activities and ensures Initiatives are met Increase vendor employee engagement.
- Ensures that incidents of aircraft damage are fully investigated, and remedial actions are fully pursued.
- Ensures that Corporate and Divisional messages and initiatives are clearly communicated at the local level.
- Provides support to local station facilities to meet operational needs
- Fosters a team environment and embraces continuous Improvement initaives.

Requirements
- A minimum of 2 years experience as a General Manager in an airport station.
- A Bachelors degree or equivalent work experience
- Demonstrated excellent communication, team building/team leadership skills.
- Ability to operate independently, self motivated and performance driven in a high pressure environment
- International experience is a plus as well as cross divisional experience.

Application
-Candidates interested are to send their CVs and cover letters to Omoyemi Odele via email oodele@antal.com
-Also, state clearly which role you are applying for.

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To submit your application online, please visit www.antal.com


Closing Date: 5pm on Thursday, 9th September, 2010