About the role
Job Title:
Aviation Technical Manager
Employer:
Sol Aviation Service Limited SASL
Location:
Dominican Republic, Colombia and Central America
Available to:
Yes
Current Sol staff
Yes
External Applicants
Reports to:
Regional Manager, Sol Aviation Services Limited
Subordinates:
Airport Superintendents and Airport Supervisors of Markets Assigned
Purpose:
Responsible for the aviation operations in selected locations within the
Caribbean & South America areas. Includes functional guidance to affiliates
and management of the airport operations areas under Supervision.
Principal
Accountabilities:
- Stewardship of affiliate aviation operations, control, and product quality - per all applicable Sol Aviation, Shell, and JIG operating procedures and - policies. - Develop effective management of the airport and local marine terminal - visit plans, providing adequate coaching and Supervision to Airport - Supervisors and other related personnel. - Implementing aviation operational standards and industry best practices - with HSE, Product Quality programs, and cost efficiency. - Monitoring the implementation of control programs (Assets/Cash - handling/Oil Loss/Payment process). - Assist in evaluating and coordinating the implementation of capital - investment projects. - Evaluation/implementation of operational efficiencies and new - technologies. - Represent the company's interests before the Joint Operations - Committees, where applicable. - Review and negotiate contracts, supply agreements, operator - agreements, and acquisition-related with the airport and government - authorities. - Develop the regional strategy of the Aviation Department in conjunction - with GM/ /RM. - Participate in any other specific matters and special projects related to - the position. - Support marine terminals' product clearance and tank releases while - ensuring compliance with required quality control and specification - standards. - Monitor stocks and SOD for markets under his responsibility and engages - with the Supply Department as required to ensure safe, on-spec, and - reliable supply. - Prepare, develop, and execute Budget for the assigned area with a - primary focus on Opex, Other Income, Training, and Capex-related - projects/purchases. - Interact with various departments to ensure cross-functional efficiencies: - In-country Operations and GMs, Infrastructure & Engineering, - Procurement, Finance, People & Culture, and Sol Aviation Sales Team as - required. - Participate as required in industry forums (IATA, ALTA, JIG, and Other - technical seminars) while always representing Sol at its highest standard. - Responsible to monitor JO accounts and volume performance, for the
preparation and presentation of financial results at JO Meetings.
- Lead the operational side of discussion with international entities (JIG / - Shell / IATA). - Any other duties compatible with the post level may be assigned from - time to time.
Qualification Requirements:
- A Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or related discipline from an - accredited school - Minimum five (5) years, ten (10) years' is a plus of relevant experience in an operations or engineering environment with overall broad operations - management knowledge (refining, supply & distribution or aviation fuels - operations experience). - Previous work experience in manpower, operation integrity management, product quality, cost, control, and joint venture management.
Other Competency Requirements:
- Knowledge of the company's HSE policies and procedures, industry - standards, and government regulations related to the industry. - • Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills can direct and coordinate with others. - Enthusiastic, responsive to client concerns and requests, and committed to providing high-quality service to internal clients. - Ability to work in a multicultural environment and manage remotely. - Prepared to travel within the region on Group business, - Fluent in English, both written and oral. - Fluency in Spanish would be an asset.
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