Operations Manager - Aircraft Fueling

Operations Manager - Aircraft Fueling at Menzies Aviation LATAM

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People. Passion. Pride. This is what has driven our teams since 1833 and has made us a critical partner in the global aviation industry, delivering time‑critical logistics services at over 300 locations in 65 countries across 6 continents.

The Menzies Aviation Fuel Operations Manager coordinates fueling activities to provide fast and efficient services for customers by directing all fueling operations functions and ensuring workers and equipment are available for fueling and defueling services.

• Review data on incoming flights such as scheduled or estimated times of arrival or departure, destinations and down‑line station stop, in order to plan work activities.
• Direct and coordinate all operations functions and ensure workers and equipment are available for fueling and defueling services.
• Manage employees in the Fueling Department.
• Analyze reports and records of operations and inspect facilities to determine effectiveness of existing methods and procedures and physical condition of facilities and equipment.
• Prepare and submit recommendations designed to improve efficiency of fueling services.
• Investigate causes of accidents and recommend safety measures to prevent further occurrences.
• Interview, hire, train employees; plan, assign, and direct work; appraise performance; reward and discipline employees; address complaints and resolve problems; ensure employees complete the company’s training program.

You have a responsibility and duty to take reasonable care of the health, safety and wellbeing of yourself and others in accordance with provided information, training, and workplace health and safety rules or procedures. The company is committed to providing a safe working environment for all staff members. All areas of the business carry potential risk to health, safety and welfare due to misuse of alcohol and drugs, and the company prohibits such misuse and enforces its Substance Misuse Policy through regular testing.

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four‑year college or university; or two to five years related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Prior Aircraft Fueling experience required.
• Prior management, supervisory or lead experience in the aviation industry preferred.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must possess and maintain a valid U.S. driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Must pass pre‑employment drug screen and all pre‑employment testing.
• Ability to proficiently read, write and speak English.
• Must be comfortable lifting 70 lbs repetitively.
• Must be comfortable working in all weather conditions.
• Must be available and flexible to work variable shifts including weekends and holidays.
• Must pass FBI background and obtain U.S. Customs Seal.
• Report any significant deficiency in our products, materials and documents.
• Suggest improvements to working practices, especially relating to safety and security.

• Ability to learn quickly.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and request clarification when needed.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to build relationships.

Menzies Aviation is a committed equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible applicants regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy and maternity. We strive to create an inclusive working environment, where the different knowledge, perspectives, experiences and approaches of our global workforce are represented and everyone feels valued and can reach their full potential.

If this role ticks all the boxes for you, please click “Apply Now”! You may contact the recruiter below if you would like any reasonable adjustments to our process.

• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Management and Manufacturing
• Industries:
  Airlines and Aviation