New Posting - West Wind Aviation

Celebrating over 25 years of excellence and recognized as one of Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies, West Wind Aviation is Western Canada’s largest full-support aviation operation. Devoted to being an Employer of Choice, West Wind Aviation offers rewarding careers in a company that exceeds customer’s expectations, strives for operational excellence and has a strong employee culture.

We are seeking a GROUND SERVICES MANAGER to join our team in Saskatoon. As the Ground Services Manager, you will be responsible for the coordination, and supervision of all aircraft grooming, ground handling and associated activities while maintaining high standards of safety, on time performance and customer service. Primary responsibilities include:
 Effective and efficient operation of the department which includes safe movement of company aircraft in the hangar and on the ramp areas, baggage handling services, grooming of aircraft, preheating of aircraft services and de-icing, customer service, maintenance of inventory and supplies, operation of Company internal mail, development and maintenance of procedural documents as well as continuous improvement initiatives.
 Liase with the Facility Coordinator to ensure cleanliness of building and grounds.
 Ensuring ground support vehicles and equipment are operated in a safe and secure manner including reporting of mechanical difficulties.
 Responsible for safety and quality assurance within the department ensuring West Wind Aviation standards are met. This will also involve Safety Management system responsibilities.
 Management of ground services employees including day to day supervision, shift scheduling, training, and performance management.
 Workforce planning including determining staff requirements, recruitment, selection and retention activities.

As the successful candidate you possess the following:
 Ability to adapt, plan, organize, supervise and manage within ever changing day-to-day operations with strong communication skills.
 Strong leadership skills with previous management experience.
 Employment or training in aviation would be considered an asset.
 Strong mechanical aptitude.

West Wind Aviation offers employees: competitive salaries; a comprehensive group benefits plan and matched RRSP contributions; profit sharing and employee referral bonuses along with an employee ownership program. Other benefits include a tool allowance, travel benefits, training and development opportunities, and monthly planned social events.
For more information or to apply on-line, go to http://www.westwindavation.ca. Deadline for applications is October 16, 2013.