Menzies Aviation

Director of Operations

Menzies Aviation  •  Dorval, CA / Québec, CA (Onsite)  •  5 months ago
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Job Description

Do you have a passion for aviation and love being part of a fast paced environment? We are looking for a dedicated individual to ensure smooth operations on the tarmac, Join our team and soar to new heights with a career at Menzies Aviation!

About Us:
Joining Menzies Aviation means becoming part of a world-class team that is driving excellence in the aviation industry. Are you passionate about delivering top-tier service, collaborating with diverse teams, and making a meaningful impact on the global aviation landscape? Take your career to new heights with Menzies, where every day brings opportunities to grow, innovate, and contribute to the future of air travel.

Reporting to the VP Ground Handling & Cargo Operations - Canada, the job holder is responsible for the business interests and operations of Toronto Pearson International Airport – YUL. The role requires proven manager with a strong operational and business understanding.

Main accountabilities include:

  • Ensuring service delivery to customer airlines in accordance with airline contracts, and within the agreed budget level.
  • Ensuring safety and security procedures are according to standards set within the Menzies Health & Safety Policy Manual, and according to international aviation standards.
  • Monitoring performance, and taking action to correct any shortfalls.
  • Liaising with airline station managers, airport operations management, handling agents, customs, immigration, and security officials, union officials, and other airport stakeholders.
  • Providing reports as required, and service delivery measurements.
  • Providing leadership to the team and developing their skills.
  • Negotiating contracts with airlines and staff agreements with union officials
  • Ensures all tasks are performed in accordance with the Company and Airlines specific procedures and policies.
  • Required to attend the mandatory training imposed by the Company and Airlines as it applies to the job role.
  • Work shifts as required by the business.

Qualifications and Experience:

  • Substantial general management experience
  • Extensive experience and knowledge of aviation services, ideally to include ramp, freight, and passenger handling.
  • Financially and commercially astute with extensive experience and a strong grasp of financial practices including P&L responsibility.
  • Excellent leadership and people management skills
  • Strong communications skills and experience in liaising with senior airline, airport, and other stakeholder personnel.
  • Fully conversant with international airline ramp handling procedures, international aviation safety and security procedures.
  • Able to work with a multi-national work force, and to adjust to the local conditions of the station.
  • Good knowledge of ramp GSE.
  • Good working knowledge of the IATA Standard Ground Handling Agreement.
  • Aptitude to develop the management team, provide succession planning and re-engineer business processes as demanded by changes in the business.

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Menzies Aviation

About Menzies Aviation

People. Passion. Pride. These have driven our team since 1833.

Since that time, we have developed to become a critical partner in the global aviation industry, delivering time-critical logistics services at over 350 locations in 65 countries, across six continents.

But at the heart of our business is our people.

Whether serving our clients landside or airside, above or below the wing, our teams are agile, dedicated, and eager to help.

Safety and security are at the heart of everything we do. We have a duty of care to look after each other, our customers and their customers. And we care about the communities in which we operate.

We understand that what we do makes a difference at many levels. Our services help keep people moving with everyone playing their part, delivering with precision, round the clock, every minute of every day. In this we take immense pride, and it strengthens our determination to deliver.

Our core services include ground, air cargo and fuel services.

Industry
Aviation & Aerospace
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
London, GB
Year Founded
1833
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