UAS International Trip Support is actively seeking a highly committed and results-oriented Station Manager to join their dynamic team.
Operations
- Efficiently manage and coordinate client requests, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and established company protocols outlined in the Operations Manual (OM) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
- Thoroughly assess regulatory and permit requirements, secure slots, Prior Permission Required (PPR) clearances, overflight and handling permissions, and orchestrate all other flight operations activities.
- Collaborate effectively with Handlers, Fixed-Base Operators (FBOs), and external vendors to guarantee seamless handling of client flights.
- Prepare and submit flight plans tailored to each client’s specific needs and requirements.
- Respond promptly to client inquiries regarding operational requirements and diligently follow up on flight movement reports.
- Utilize the comprehensive resources available in the Operations Library, including Aeronautical Information Publications (AIP & AIC) circulars, Air Navigation Orders and Regulations (ANO), Company Operations Manuals, Operational Notifications, and the Quality Assurance Manual, to consistently deliver high-quality services.
- Oversee local flights and demonstrate flexibility to relocate to other Southern African airports or as dictated by the operational needs of the company across different geographical locations.
- Establish, cultivate, and nurture vital relationships between the organization and local authorities, as well as airport companies, throughout the assigned territory.
Vendor Relations
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Cultivate, expand, and maintain a robust international vendor network.
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Forge, foster, and sustain key relationships between the organization and vendors throughout the assigned territory, ensuring optimal service and cost-effectiveness for the company’s customers while upholding the highest standards of quality and performance.
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Collaborate with the procurement team to negotiate mutually beneficial contract agreements with vendors.
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Proactively identify and engage reputable vendors who demonstrate exceptional service standards and consistently deliver outstanding service to the company’s customers, thereby strengthening the organization’s vendor network.
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Identify suitable contractors who can effectively represent the company at international airport locations.
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Work in tandem with procurement to negotiate discounted cost structures for vendor services, incorporating the company’s rebate program into the negotiation process.
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Conduct comprehensive initial and ongoing analyses to ensure vendors consistently adhere to the company’s core principles and maintain appropriate protocols at all times.
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Ensure the accuracy and completeness of vendor information within the company’s database.
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Establish and uphold standardized vendor service quality expectations as defined by the company.
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Develop and implement a vendor relationship program that proactively identifies and capitalizes on mutually beneficial opportunities between vendors and the company.
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Collaborate closely with the company’s software systems as they evolve internationally, introducing vendors to relevant ground handling services where applicable.
