Job Description

Qualifications and Experience:

• Degree or postgraduate qualification
• Qualified Mechanic with minimum 5 years’ experience
• Excellent working knowledge of GSE maintenance issues
• Must have knowledge of heavy-duty diesel/automotive equipment.
• Must have valid G Driver’s license in good standing; provide current driver’s abstract.
• Must be able to obtain and hold valid AVOP-DA
• Must be able to provide own tools and operate various power and hand tools safely.
• 5 to 7 years’ management experience in GSE Airport Ground Handling business
• Excellent leadership and people management skills, demonstrated ability to influence, collaborate and negotiate cross functionally in a unionized environment, as well as with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience in operational planning and resource allocation.
• Wide ranging general management experience, with some years of senior management experience.
• Extensive management and/or support service experience, preferably in a ground handling, aviation or logistics environment with responsibility for GSE/fleet.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, balanced with a high level of confidence to influence and present at all levels.