Key Tasks:

• Manage the operations of the Inbound Aviation business and support the Assistant Operations Controller in Inbound Operations
• Work with the Assistant Operations Controller to ensure continuous, round the clock management of aircraft and warehousing operations.
• Manage vendor personnel in securing aircraft Prior Permission Required (PPRs), Over Flight Rights, and slot timings
• Develop, institute and monitor operational reporting procedures
• Liaise with cargo recipients to ensure timely offloading of aircraft, and relays to necessary personnel any discrepancies in flight schedules
• Liaise with internal finance personnel to accurately report aircraft manifests, charter information, operational costs, etc.
• Sources aircraft based on operational requirements, aircraft performance capabilities and required delivery timelines
• React rapidly to shifting priorities while maintaining control over critical requirements
• Ensure compliance with ICAO, US Military, NATO, UN and host nation CAA directives
• Manage warehouse and loading personnel
• Manage aircraft and cargo handling vendors
• Manage employee issues, and when necessary liaise with the Human Resources Division
• Oversee a broad range of operations to include:
  • Warehousing
  • Scheduling
  • Cargo Building and Loading
  • Customer Liaison

Essential Skills and Qualifications:

• Prior managerial experience working in a warehousing capacity
• Detailed knowledge of cargo-aircraft load and performance capabilities
• Previous experience with warehousing operations and cargo tracking, monitoring and complying with dangerous goods regulations
• Familiarity with aircraft load construction and requirements
• Experience with invoicing and the development of financial controls, i.e., cost savings and cost comparisons
• Established contacts with actual aircraft providers
• Ability to manage and integrate horizontally with other company business units
• Ability to make sound command decisions based on operational and financial considerations
• Ability to delegate, coach and guide subordinates towards successful outcomes
• Proven experience working within a multicultural environment
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Well developed computer skills

Preferable Skills and Qualifications:

• Extensive experience in aviation warehousing operations
• Prior military-aviation experience
• Experience handling dangerous goods in accordance with IATA regulations
• Extensive knowledge of FAA/ICAO/IATA regulations
• Experience working in an Aviation company during the start up of air carrier operations