New Posting - AeroMag

Aircraft De-icing Station Manager
Aero Mag - Ottawa, ON
Permanent

The candidate will be responsible for all operational, administrative and financial activities within the de-icing station according to procedures established by the company and government ruling, in a professional and safe manner. The General Manager will report to the Regional Director, Eastern Canada. The principal responsibilities are the following: - Manage all the operations pertaining to the station (i.e. Deicing, Recovery, Snow removal, maintenance…); - Ensure good management of the budget as well as operating costs and maintenance; - Ensure application and adherence to the standards and procedures related to the operations, security, environment and maintenance of the installations and equipment; - Ensure supply of materials and glycol management (reception, tests, delivery, disposal, mixing); - Ensure compliance with the procedures related to communications and quality control; - Oversee the training of the employees and participate when needed; - Produce various reports pertaining to the operations and the environment; - Overview the RRD facility activities; - Participate actively and be an ambassador for our Safety Management Systems (SMS) ; - Ensure a good relationship with the airline representatives and the airport authorities; - Responsible for people management and talent development including annual employee performance evaluation ; - Participate in the hiring process of new employees ; - Responsible for ongoing reporting to all management Directors ; - Maintain good employee engagement levels; - Encourage continuous improvement of all station related processes; - Advocate company mission and objectives; - Pursue other business opportunities at the station; - Other tasks as needed. Requirements: - A minimum of 7 years of experience in a similar position or management position; - Proven expertise in de-icing operations and team management; - Any other combination of education and experience may be considered; - Knowledge of the requirements set forth by airline companies and airport authorities pertaining to de-icing procedures; - Excellent knowledge of regulations set forth by Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Transport Canada (TC), Association of European Airlines (AEA) and the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE). Required skills: - Leadership skills demonstrated in teamwork and ability to supervise and coordinate staff; - Excellent skills in oral and written communication as well as interpersonal skills; - High capacity for problem solving; - Autonomy, resourcefulness, flexibility; - Ability to establish and maintain harmonious relations with airlines and airport authorities and service providers; - Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite; - Continuous focus on health and safety. For further information, or to apply, please click here