Ground Operations Manager(Air Uganda)-Job vacancy in Uganda

Job Title:  Ground Operations Manager
Organisation: Air Uganda
Job location:  Entebbe, Uganda
Job Ref:        GOM/HR/003/13
Deadline: 18th December 2013
Reports to:      Chief Executive Officer
About Air Uganda:
Air Uganda is Ugandan carrier with its hub at Entebbe International Airport. Air Uganda operates flights to over eight (8) destinations in Africa.  Air Uganda is a member of the Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development (AKFED) and has been in operation since November 2007. Air Uganda is also a member of Celestair Group, with sister airlines in West Africa: Air Burkina and Air Mali, and in Europe: Meridian Fly. In December 2012, Air Uganda attained the highest safety standard in the airline industry, the IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) Certification.

Job Summary:
The Ground Operations Manager will primarily be responsible for ensuring the safety and security at all airports where Air Uganda operates efficient and economic handling of flights in accordance with regulatory requirements, company policies and relevant authorities.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

•     Develop, agree and implement standards of ground handling to meet the needs of the business.
•     Negotiate ground handling contracts where necessary to deliver defined standards cost effectively.
•     Review the station management system periodically to ensure its continued suitability. Adequacy and effectiveness.
•     Responsible for the oversight and routine monitoring of safety and quality critical activities within passenger and airside / ramp operations.
•     Implement plans to improve the safety and security of airline operations at Entebbe and throughout the network.
•     Perform any other job roles as assigned by the Chief Executive Officer

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

•     The applicant should hold a relevant degree in commerce, business administration or  a related field.
•     At least ten years’ experience in senior managerial roles in a reputable airline.
•     Five or more years experience in charge of a recognizable airline hub.
•     Hold relevant approved airline courses.
•     Strategic aptitude and the ability to plan and implement a strategy for the enhancement of company business.
•     Good working knowledge of the aviation industry and all airport ground support facilities

How to Apply:
Air Uganda invites suitably qualified candidates to send their E-mail applications to hrdept@air-uganda.com. The application should including a cover letter, curriculum vitae and copies of certificates, three current professional referees and their contact details.