Job Description:

Founded in 1957, our clients parent Group has over 50 years of experience developing and operating customized supply chain and associated service solutions in demanding environments. Supported by a world-wide network of resources including state – of – the – art warehousing facilities, bulk fuel installations, and real time freight tracking capabilities, our client provides workable resolutions to complex client requirements in the areas of food logistics, catering, retail, site services, and fuel management.

Our Client is the Aviation Division of this rapidly expanding group and provides vital services in supply air logistics to remote sites in post conflict locations and remote areas. They ensure essential items such as fresh food and other time critical cargo is delivered with minimal disruption, under the most challenging conditions.

They are currently seeking Ramp Managers to work at various air operations sites in Afghanistan.

The successful candidates to this position will ensure our clients operations on each ramp are executed safely and in accordance with the current Task Force Command Operations Orders (OPORD) and Fragmentary Orders (FRAGO).

Reporting into an Assistant General Manager - Aviation, the successful candidates will be primarily responsible for supervising all ground operations for cargo unloading, ground transport, aircraft clearance, updating flight crew, and ultimately ensuring smooth arrival and departure of aircraft. Of equal importance will be the adherence to standard operating procedures, health and safety, and daily reporting of operational status.

Job Requirements:

The successful candidate will have previous experience in aviation ground operations, be able to work for long periods of time out on the tarmac, have strong man management skills, the patience to deal with a multi national work force, and the ability to work from home for long periods of time.

You will have the ability to work under pressure and display superb confidence while working with the various Air crews.

You should possess good communication skills in English, and be able to adapt to rapid changes in a positive manner and work to tight deadlines.

Superb inter-personal skills and instant credibility are essential as you will be inter-facing with a number of people from different backgrounds, nationalities, and religions.

Finally, you should possess a Driver's License and be PC / IT literate.

This is an outstanding challenge for accomplished air ground operations professionals looking for something different. Whilst our Clients operation is somewhat unique they are in it for the long term and are looking for a minimum of 12 – 18 months commitment.

The basic salary is paid in US Dollars and is tax free for an Ex-Patriate employee. In addition, there is an annual profit share bonus payable after 12 months service which is also paid in US Dollars and tax free for an Ex-Patriate employee. Accommodation, laundry, local transport, health insurance (not USA and Canada), and meals are provided free. In addition, you will have the use of a phone to call family and friends and also the internet for e-mails etc.

Western Ex-Patriate employees will receive 63 days annual leave per year and the working rota is approximately 14 weeks on, 3.5 weeks off

In addition Western Ex-Patriate employees will receive 3 paid return economy flights per year. Mobilization and De-Mobilization flights are also paid for by our client.

Services advertised by rpc international recruitment, a Division of Resource Planning Consultants Ltd, are those of an Employment Agency and / or Employment Business as defined under The Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.

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