Station Manager

Unilode Aviation-Christchurch, Nova Zelândia

Description:
The Station Manager oversees the daily operations of the repair shop, ensuring compliance with regulatory and customer standards.

This role focuses on delivering high-quality MRO and GSE services while maintaining operational efficiency and profitability.

Key Responsibilities and Mapped Competencies:
GSE Operations Management:

  • Customer Focus, Collaborate_
  • Oversee GSE repairs to meet specified standards and procedures.
  • Inspect ground support vehicles and equipment, troubleshooting issues as necessary.
  • Track inventory of parts and tools, maintaining repair logs for vehicles and equipment.
  • Ensure accurate work order management in Actis, invoicing, and reporting.
  • Maintain contracts and liaise with key customers, suppliers, and contractors.

Team Leadership and Development:

  • Develop Talent, Ensures Accountability, Action Oriented_
  • Manage staffing levels, including hiring, performance management, and staff development.
  • Ensure all staff training records are up-to-date, and Unilode approvals are issued.
  • Lead a team-focused approach to achieve operational goals and foster collaboration.

Continuous Improvement and Compliance:

  • Business Insight, Collaboration, Courage_
  • Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
  • Ensure compliance with employee relations laws, workplace regulations, and company policies.
  • Maintain strong relationships with suppliers, contractors, and other stakeholders.

Our Values in Action:

  • Be Humble and Curious: Continuously seek opportunities to enhance operational processes and service quality.
  • Inspire, Empower, and Prosper: Lead and develop teams to achieve high performance and operational excellence.
  • Team up to be Better: Collaborate across functions to deliver outstanding MRO and GSE services.
  • Be Passionate about our Customers: Deliver high-quality solutions that align with customer needs.
  • Be Eager to Win: Identify innovative approaches to improve efficiency and customer satisfaction.
  • Take Ownership and Get Stuff Done: Ensure timely and accurate execution of operational goals.
  • Build a Better Future: Foster sustainable and efficient practices within the repair shop.

The Small Print:
This role demands strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills. The Station Manager must demonstrate professionalism, adaptability, and a commitment to continuous improvement in a dynamic environment.

This is an overview of the role’s scope and its alignment with Unilode’s competencies and values. It is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities but serves as a guide to the key expectations and contributions of the position. Flexibility may be required to adapt to business needs.

Requirements:
Skills and Experience Required:

  • Practical and demonstrable experience in ground support equipment supervision or management, aviation operations, or a related field
  • At least 3 years of supervisory experience.
  • Proven ability to build and maintain relationships internally and externally.
  • Ability to work independently while aligning with group goals.

Skills and Knowledge:

  • Strong knowledge of employee relations laws and workplace regulations.
  • Experience in recruitment, performance management, and team development.
  • Strong business acumen, communication, and negotiation skills.
  • Attention to detail and a track record of driving team performance.