Aviation Depot Supervisor

Purpose or the role:

The Aviation Depot Supervisor (ADS) is accountable for the complete management of the aviation depot.

The Aviation Depot Supervisor manages all Operations, HR, HSSE issues within the depot. They must manage the fuel storage facility and into-plane activity whilst maintaining the International Quality Control, HSSE and Operating Standards.  The Aviation Depot Supervisor manages a team of Aviation Fueling Operators.

Key responsibilities:

• Must be fully conversant with Group and Legislated HSE standards as well as Ramp safety standards as prescribed by the Airport authorities.
• Comply with all Company and Legislated HSE requirement which apply to the Airfield Operation. Safety within  operations is paramount and the ADS has to apply all operation and Group Safety initiatives.
• The ADS is the Aviation front line interaction with the customer and the airport authorities.  Impressions created here, in terms of service provided, efficiency and safety awareness, are vital in maintaining our license to operate.  He/She is the accountable person for all activities within the depot.
• Maintenance of refueling equipment to be able to identify defects before a breakdown occurs. The ADS is the accountable persons for all activities within the depot
• The ADS must have good financial and administrative skills. He/she must be able to handle cash, card and credit transactions. 
• He/She will be expected to fulfill administrative duties in the depot (e.g. stock management, overtime, cash reconciliation).
• The ADS must maintain stock levels for all depots within the country and ensure that depots are kept wet at all times.
• The ADS must be prepared to work during weekends and public holidays, which may vary from time to time, to meet the operational needs of the airport. There will be times when non scheduled operations require that additional time is necessary to meet these operations’ requirements.
• Knowledge of various types of aircraft to ensure that correct grade of fuel is delivered.

Requirements:

Education:

• An appropriate 3 year tertiary qualification, preferably in a Technical field.

Experience:

• The ADS must have operated as a Supervisor for at least 2 years and proved his/her ability at this level.

Skills: 

• Must have excellent working relationships, understanding the point of view of the team and customers to continuously improve relationships. 
• Have excellent leadership skills to enable him/her to empower the staff working under his/her supervision to perform their tasks effectively.
• Local language specific to region and English