STATION MANAGER - Ground Handling WFS SPAIN (Vitoria Airport)

At Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) we continue to grow!

Did you know that we are the global market leader in Air Cargo Handling and that we provide master-class Ground Handling services worldwide?

WFS is part of the SATS Group, world’s largest air cargo handler and Asia’s leading airline caterer headquartered in Singapore. We are present in the Asia-Pacific, the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

Opportunity in our growing Ground Handling team based in Spain: we are looking for a professional to develop her/his general management skills in a station were WFS attends freighter operations. A position to develop its professional capabilities in several areas in a dynamic sector like airport ground operations. To be part of a highly dynamic and motivated team.

Location: on-site at our headquarters at Vitoria Airport (Spain).

MAIN FUNCTIONS TO BE PERFORMED – RESPONSIBILITIES:

As the main responsible for the station of Vitoria you will have to:

• Control, coordinate and manage of the assigned airport in relation to the operational structure and the handling services provided, including operational guidelines and procedures, with the aim of delivering quality service and customer care, as well as ensuring continuous improvement in safety and security conditions through detection, prevention, and implementation of corrective measures.
• Manage the different areas of the station operations (including Safety, Quality, GSE, People, Planning...).
• Liaise with the different departments of the headquarters (Quality/Health/Safety/Environment, HR, Operations, Commercial and Finance).
• Management and coordination of the team under your responsibility.
• Liaise with external stakeholders (customers, providers, Aena,…).
• Ensure main operational target (productivity, training, quality, safety,…) are achieved.
• Support the consecution of new businesses.
• Representation of the Company (labor unions, works councils, and inspections).

REQUIREMENTS – DESIRED PROFILE & SKILLS:

• Professional with organizational skills, people oriented, responsible, autonomous with multitasking capabilities.
• Willing to develop a career in a company in a development path with a highly motivated and dynamic team that will be supporting her/him.
• University degree preferable, but not only, on Aeronautical Engineering or Airport Management.
• Capabilities to manage a mid-size operation.
• Any experience on the ground handling business (for instance flight dispatcher, airline representative, load master,…) will be highly appreciated
• Fluent in English.
• Capabilities to link with external stakeholders (customers, AENA,…).
• Team working and people oriented.
• Hands on oriented.
• Responsibility and ownership.

BENEFITS:

• Attractive remuneration
• Free physiotherapy and psychology services
• Corporate Benefits Club membership
• Health insurance through flexible remuneration

Common, let us know you!

We are looking forward to hearing from you and meeting you to know about your experience and motivation!

At WFS we are committed to equal opportunities in employment between women and men. For this reason, a PLAN FOR EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES BETWEEN WOMEN AND MEN has been drawn up in the company, following the guidelines established by legislation on the matter and therefore in absolute compliance with the integration of the principle of equal treatment and opportunities as set out in Organic Law 3/2007, for the effective equality of women and men.

WFS is an official signature of the Diversity Charter promoted by the European Union.

Seniority Level – 5-10 years of experience

Industry – Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

Employment Type – Full-time

SCREENING QUESTIONS:

• The position is placed in Vitoria (Spain), Does it fit well for you?
• Do you have a good level of English?
• Do you have driving license?