Adelaide Airport Manager

An excellent opportunity exists for a suitably qualified and highly motivated individual to join the REX Adelaide Airport Team as the Airport Manager.

Reporting:

This position will report to the National Airports Manager.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Oversight of Airport activities in accordance with company policies and procedures for the Rex Group
• Ensuring high levels of work safety and compliance with applicable Health and Safety requirements
• Lead and manage a team of staff, including hiring, performance evaluation, and employee coaching and development
• Identification of staff training requirements and liaising with the Ground Training Department
• Ensuring compliance with airport security regulations and requirements
• Manage and coordinate day-to-day airport operations, including terminal services, airside operations, ground handling and facilities maintenance
• Manage the budget and financial performance of the airport, including invoicing and financial reporting
• Oversight of the Adelaide Rex Lounge and staff rosters
• Ensuring compliance by staff with the company code of conduct
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with airlines, government agencies, SA Outport agents and other stakeholders
• Management of Rex Customer Service Staff and oversight of Ramp Staff
• Performance monitoring of service level agreements with all relevant contractual service providers
• Liaising with Adelaide Airport Management as the Company Representative
• Handling and banking of collected money and petty cash
• Liaison with other company departments on operational matters incl. chairing regular Port Meetings with other Managers & Supervisors
• Other duties as reasonably requested

Essential Selection Criteria:

• Airline/Industry experience preferred
• Demonstrated experience in leading and managing people, preferably in airport operations or aviation management
• Proven ability to manage employee performance
• Working knowledge of airline reservations and check in systems preferable
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to manage changing priorities and work under pressure

Salary and Conditions will be discussed with the successful applicant.

 To apply:

Please submit your application with a copy of your CV and a cover letter addressing the above criteria by 14 January 2024.