Senior Airport Lead at APG Central Asia — NeverHard

Cathay Pacific Airways , represented in Kazakhstan by its official General Sales Agent, APG Central Asia, is seeking qualified candidates to join its team in Almaty. Responsibilities: Safety First, Quality Always At least 3 years solid Customer Service experience, preferably in airlines or airport services Rigorously execute corporate safety, security and quality policies to ensure the station, employees and suppliers are fully compliant with all regulatory requirements and quality standards Achieve absolute operational integrity with zero safety defects and security infringements Support local airport management to identify and mitigate personal, safety and security risks in the workplace for employees (suppliers included) by promoting and developing a culture of zero tolerance on safety and security incidents Deputise as the Airline’s Operational Duty Holder (ODH) of the airport adhering to the risk escalation process to the Functional Duty Holder (GM ASD) Operational Excellence Manage and oversee Ground Handling Agent teams dedicated to Cathay flight operations to achieve operational excellence of being on time and error free Help to implement innovative ideas and strive to do things differently and better in all aspects of airport operations Assist in ensuring and maintaining operational and productivity performance conformance to standards Support airport management to conduct regular Quality Control checks on station performance including provision of service by suppliers as required Conduct flight briefings as required Willing to take up extra responsibilities (e.g. projects) and work shift duties Undertake any other reasonable task as required Outstanding Product and Services Ensure people and team are up-to-date with the latest product knowledge and support the team to effectively utilise products and services to provide the highest possible quality of for our customers across all touch points Support the team to deliver ‘Service Straight From The Heart’ on a daily basis to create genuine connection and memorable experiences for our customers across all points of contact Support the use of new technologies in the provision of customer service Give recognition to our highest-value customers (front-end and elite Marco polo members) Crisis Management capability and preparedness Familiarity with all contingency plans and manual fall-back procedures to meet the required standards Effectively manage flight disruptions and irregularities and support airport management as required Ensure our customers are cared for, informed and given choice where possible through the use of disruption management tools People and team Motivate and inspire the frontline team (suppliers included) to enable supportive and collaborative teamwork Support the on-boarding process and probation of new hires (suppliers included) Support and encourage the team (suppliers included) to learn and develop through role modelling, mentoring or on-the-job coaching Support the team to adopt new challenges and changes Monitor and review day-to-day team and/or individual team member performance (suppliers included) and raise suggestions for improvement Supplier Management Assist in monitoring and conducting regular performance review meetings with suppliers Support the Airport Operations Manager to implement any action plan efficiently and keep track of progress with documented records Cost efficiency and productivity Monitor team daily productivity and flexibility in resource deployment Support the Airport Operations Manager to drive down costs in daily operation Support station administration duties Represent Cathay interests in the Airport Community Support the Airport Operations Manager to work with external parties in the best interests of the Company – authorities, suppliers and service providers, Oneworld Partners, and other airlines Ensure competition compliance involvement in airport-related industry affairs (i.e. AOC) Protect the Company’s reputation E&A Emergency and Accident and Crisis Response responsibilities as required Requirements: Academic qualifications Graduation in any discipline is a must Diploma in operations management is desirable Knowledge, skills, training and experience Strong command of written and spoken English is mandatory with the local language being an advantage At least 3 years solid Customer Service experience, preferably in airlines or airport services Ability to work independently with good decision-making skills Self-motivated and committed leader who enjoys teamwork Very strong customer service mentality with strong interpersonal skills Sound technical knowledge and capability (multi-skilled) to perform each airport job function (requirement to pass all training arranged by ASD) Thorough understanding of Company policies and international regulatory procedures and all required local regulatory matters Ability to handle different operational modes such as normal operations, disruption, Emergency & Accident and contingency situations Adapts to and embraces constant change Terms: — Work location: Almaty, Kazakhstan — Full-time employment — Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience — Official employment in accordance with the Labour Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan — Working schedule according to operational requirements — Probation period in accordance with local labour legislation — Opportunities for professional development within an international airline