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Assistant General Manager, SPV

Location:New Zealand
Job Type:Permanent
Posted:17th Aug 2009
Closing Date:14th Sep 2009
Posted By:Aviation Recruiting, Inc
Details:
Assistant General Manager, SPV

POSITION IS LOCATED IN AFGHANISTAN

Main Liaison:
Internal:
Assistant Operations Controller, General Manager, SPV Ramp Managers, Logistics Manager, Human Resources Personnel

External:
Aircraft providers, current and prospective customers including military, NGO, Government, and Private, regulatory agencies, other companny Business units
Prime Objective:
To manage the day to day operations of the company's SVP operations in Afghanistan, and to oversee and facilitate the administrative and humanresources requirements of all company personnel working directly with SPV operations in Afghanistan.
Key Tasks:
Manage personnel working in SPV operations across a wide geographic area
Manage fixed and rotary wing Day/VFR flight operations
Coordinate with Logistics Manager and the company's warehouse personnel to ensure cargo deliveries to and from the ramps are run efficiently
Develop and implement safety procedures and controls
Rapidly react to shifting priorities while maintaining control over critical requirements
Ensure compliance with ICAO, US MIL, NATO, UN , and host nation CAA directives
Deal with a host of aircraft providers and suppliers
Assist the General Manager in adhering to SPV contractual obligations while minimizing operational costs for the customer and Aviation
Assist the General Manager in developing based financial factors to safeguard against raising fuel prices, crew availability, and even future ICAO, US MIL, NATO, UN , and host nation CAA directives aircraft modernization costs
Manage employee issues and, where necessary, liaise with the Human Resources Division
Coordinate the annual leave of multiple personnel to ensure continued operational capability
Coordinate with Logistics Manager to ensure that customers' cargo is delivered in the most efficient manner possible
Support the Operations Controller in the development of internal and external documentation required for the effective functioning of the business
Assist the General Manager 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
Essential Skills and Qualifications:
Proven ability to adapt and thrive in austere work and living conditions
Proven ability to exercise centralized command and decentralized control; affective record of delegating authority while maintaining accountability/responsibility
Experience with invoicing and the development of financial controls, e.g., cost savings and cost comparisons
Ability to interface with senior US Military and NATO/ISAF Officers influentially, yet respectfully, to provide unique solutions to contractual issues or concerns
Proven experience in monitoring separate aviation operations while ensuring safety and financial standards are met
Former US/UK/AUS (or equivalent) Military CW2 or above rotary-wing pilot
Proven experience working within a multicultural environment
Excellent written and spoken English
Well developed computer skills
 
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