Job Details
Our Client and the Role:
Founded in 1957, our client has over 50 years of experience developing and operating customized supply chain and associated service solutions in demanding environments.
Supported by a world-wide network of resources including state - of - the - art warehousing facilities, bulk fuel installations and real time freight tracking capabilities, our client provides workable resolutions to complex client requirements in the areas of food logistics, catering, retail, aviation, transport and warehousing, camp services and fuel management.
Our Client is the Aviation Division of this expanding Group and provides vital services in supply air logistics to remote sites in post conflict locations and remote areas.
They are currently seeking a General Manager Operations - Outbound to be based in Afghanistan.
Reporting into the Country Manager - Afghanistan, the successful candidate will manage a team comprising of Assistant GM's, Ramp Managers and staff and LN/TCN cargo handlers.
You will supervise scheduling and current operations working across multiple contracts assisting the Country Manager- Afghanistan in adhering to multiple contractual obligations.
You will supervise fixed and rotary wing Day/VFR flight operations throughout Afghanistan and will exercise tactical control of aircraft to react to shifting priorities whilst maintaining control over critical requirements.
You will ensure compliance with ICAO, US MIL, NATO, UN and host nation CAA directives.
You will liaise with Aircraft Service Suppliers to meet operational requirements and will assist the Country Manager - Afghanistan in developing based financial factors to safeguard against raising fuel prices, crew availability, aircraft modernization costs and even future ICAO, US MIL, NATO, UN, and host nation CAA directives.
You will manage employee issues and, when necessary, liaise with the Human Resources Department.
You will co-ordinate the annual leave of multiple operational personnel to ensure continued operational capability.
You will support the Country Manager - Afghanistan and Director of Operations to develop internal and external documentation required for the effective functioning of the business.
Finally you will assist the Country Manager - Afghanistan to develop procedural controls and metric based systems to ensure correct billing, e.g., correct engine on/off times, fuel burn accuracy, and identify deviations and establish safeguards to prevent reoccurrence.
Knowledge and Skills:
You will need to be an accomplished aviation professional likely to be Ex- military and ideally with leadership experience gained in Iraq or Afghanistan.
Able to interface with senior US Military and NATO Officers and provide unique solutions to contractual issues or concerns you will have detailed knowledge of cargo aircraft, an ability to recommend and / or source the right aircraft for the right mission based on gross weight, type and density of cargo and fuel burn.
You will have established contacts with actual aircraft providers and proven experience in monitoring separate aviation operations while ensuring safety and financial standards are met.
Ideally you will have experience with ACMI wet and dry lease operation and development and possess knowledge of FAA / ICAO / IATA regulations.
You will have proven ability to exercise centralized command and decentralized control; effective record of delegating authority while maintaining accountability/responsibility.
You will have experience of invoicing and development of financial controls e.g. cost savings and cost comparisons.
You should possess excellent communication skills in English and ideally able to speak some Farsi or Russian, able to adapt to rapid changes in a positive manner and work to tight deadlines.
Superb communication skills and instant credibility are essential as you will be inter-facing with a number of people from different backgrounds, nationalities and religions.
You will be resourceful with a flexible outlook, have the ability to multi-task in order to handle competing priorities and be able to fit in to an international dynamic and multi-cultural environment.
Finally you should possess a Drivers Licence and be PC / IT literate.
This is an outstanding challenge for an accomplished air operations professional looking for something different.
The basic salary is paid in US Dollars and is tax free for an Ex-Patriate employee. In addition there is an annual bonus payable after 12 month's service which is also paid in US Dollars and tax free for an Ex-Patriate employee. Accommodation, laundry, local transport, medical / health insurance, permanent disability and death benefit, bereavement leave and meals are all provided free. In addition you will have the use of a phone to call family and friends and also use of the internet for e-mails etc.
Ex-Patriate employees will receive 63 days annual leave per year and the working rota is approximately 14 weeks on, 3.5 weeks off.
In addition Ex-Patriate employees will receive 3 paid return economy flights per year. Mobilization and De-Mobilization flights are also paid for by our client.
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