Ground Operations Manager

2 weeks ago

Brisbane Airport, Australia Oceania Aviation Services Full time

KEY BENEFITS TO YOU

  • Full Time Position.
  • Competitive salary.
  • Reward and Recognition program.
  • Accelerated upskilling and career progression developing exceptional transferable skills.
  • Rotational rostering to provide flexibility & work/life balance.
  • Employee Assistance Program providing support to our people.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Oceania Aviation is an Australian owned Ground Handling Services Company. We provide professional and efficient ground handling services to leading airlines and supply & maintain innovative ground handling equipment. Our large team throughout Australia and the Pacific are vital to these operations.

Oceania Aviation first commenced ground handling operations in June 1996 and now have over 600+ staff in 21 locations across Australia and the Pacific.

Our Company combines the latest technology and equipment, expert employees and a confident hands-on management style to deliver practical and high-quality services.

PURPOSE

The Ground Operations Manager is essential in ensuring the smooth and efficient daily operations at Brisbane Airport. Reporting to the Ground Services Manager, this role involves overseeing resource planning, managing staff, ensuring safety compliance, evaluating performance, and enhancing customer satisfaction. The primary goal is to optimise operations, control costs, uphold safety standards, and support seamless aircraft movements.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Daily Operational Support:

  • Provide hands-on support to manage day-to-day operations including call-ins, emails, towing, ground services equipment (GSE) issues, off-schedule aircraft, aircraft return to blocks, and aircraft drop-ins.
  • Address operational challenges promptly and make informed decisions to ensure smooth ramp activities.
  • Analysis of delay data to ensure accurate coding and prompt communication with airline to review incorrect data.

Resource Planning and Day-of-Operations Management:

  • Develop and implement strategies to optimise resource utilisation and minimise overtime.
  • Actively manage schedule changes and update GANTT charts to reduce overtime and call-ins.

Staff Management and Performance Enhancement:

  • Ensure consistency in shift coverage and make informed decisions regarding staff deployment.
  • Manage breaks to ensure adherence to rostered schedules and prevent complacency.
  • Monitor clocking accuracy and promote punctuality among staff members.
  • Provide coaching and support to enhance performance and drive operational excellence.
  • Facilitate Leading Hand/Supervisor meeting.
  • Ensure Ramp Duty Managers "RDM" daily brief content reflects current trends and attendance is tracked.

Safety and Risk Management:

  • Minimise the occurrence of Lost Time Injuries (LTIs) by closely managing individual cases and facilitating return-to-work plans.
  • Lower insurance premiums by judiciously utilising Workcover and managing medical expenses effectively.
  • Conduct and oversee ramp audits to ensure compliance with safety standards and quality expectations.
  • Assist with safety investigations, to identify root causes, develop corrective actions and monitor the effectiveness of controls.

Stakeholder Management and Collaboration:

  • Facilitate regular meetings with airline partners to identify operational issues and implement corrective actions.
  • Participate in airport meetings - i.e. Ramp Safety meetings.
  • Analyse first bag data educating and driving accurate baggage scanning processes.
  • Support airline and company initiatives to achieve safety and performance targets.

GSE Management and Contract Implementations:

  • Efficiently manage ground support equipment, ensuring prompt action on work orders and cost-effective utilisation.
  • Lead ramp implementations for new contracts ensuring seamless integration and operational excellence.
  • Adhoc services/accounts.
SELECTION CRITERIA
  • 5 years' experience in people management and good understanding of employee relations legislation.
  • Ideally 3 years' experience working in a similar role in an airport environment.
  • Respect and be sensitive to cultural differences and treat all customer and internal staff equally and with dignity.
  • Exceptional leadership qualities with the ability to support, develop, direct and empower people.
  • Resilience and be able to remain composed and focused during high pressured situations making realistic and rational decisions and resolving conflict promptly.
  • Ability to evaluate problems, accurately examine information and document facts.
  • High emotional intelligence and exceptional communication skills and be able to articulate information in a professional, unbiased manner and without emotions.
  • Ability to quickly establish rapport and build strong, professional relationships.
  • Strong strategic focus and a commercial sense and be able to identify business opportunities.
  • Ability to adapt quickly to change and embrace challenges with a positive approach.
  • Exceptional time management and organizational skills with a focus on attention to detail and meeting timescales whilst following procedures.
  • Immaculate grooming and deportment.
  • Strong sense of confidentiality and ethical
  • An exceptional role model that leads by example.
  • A thorough understanding of Airport Regulations and Airline Procedures and Policies.

HOW TO APPLY

Please complete the requested work history and education / qualifications information on the application page (you are encouraged to detail any (and all) certificates or licence(s) information under the education section).


We would love to hear from you if you meet the selection criteria and if you have, and are able to commit to, the essentials that we are looking for to join our fantastic team.


Simply complete the application process by clicking the Apply Now button and we'll be in touch.



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