Director of Operations and Technical Services

This search procedure has been closed (07-12-2012).
Field
Management
Salary
€ 100.000 - 150.000
Location
Kilimanjaro
Employment
Permanent
Headhunter
Radar Recruitment

The organisation

Kilimanjaro Airport Development Company (KADCO) is an independent company under the Ministry of Transport that holds concession to manage and develop Kilimanjaro Airport and its estate.

The position

KADCO is seeking an exceptional candidate for this senior executive position. You will have extensive experience in the aviation industry and bring with you the ability to lead new high value projects as well as ongoing operations.

Part of the executive team led by the MD, the Director of Operations and Technical Services (DOTS) is responsible for the overall operations of Kilimanjaro International Airport. This includes staff and budgetary management, and developing and enforcing safety and security programmes. The role also oversees airside and terminal operations and the organisation and management of emergency services.  Liaising with government institutions, concessionaries and suppliers is a key duty. Reporting to the MD, the DOTS manages three senior direct reports.

Responsibilites:

  • As Chairperson of the airport facilitation committee and security committee, and KADCO’s representative on other (inter) national committees, the DOTS is pivotal to all operational procedures at the airport, ensuring that it functions efficiently and securely.
  • Developing, maintaining and implementing the aerodrome manual alongside facilitation and security programmes. 
  • Raising organisation-wide awareness of safety through the establishment and implementation of safety awareness programmes.
  • Co-managing a 25 million Euro rehabilitation and extension project, bringing the technical expertise to extend the primary airport facilities for future operations, and ensuring sound safety and logistics throughout the project.
  • Planning, maintaining, and taking hands-on responsibility for organisational development, with emphasis on KADCO’s operational and technical departments. 
  • Maintaining an overview of core processes, in particular those relating to FFRS and emergency services, ensuring operational readiness at all times.

Experience and Requirements:

  • Extensive managerial experience in operations, safety and/ or security within the aviation industry is absolutely essential
  • Advanced knowledge of ICAO standards in relation to airport operations, security and infrastructure
  • A demonstrable ability to lead through influence and build consensus company wide
  • Highly independent, and driven with the ability to build and maintain relationships
  • University degree or equivalent operational/ technical qualifications
  • Fluency in English with knowledge of Swahili an asset

Interested?

Please apply using the form below and include your resume.

This search procedure has been closed (07-12-2012).