26 April, 2016

6236 Chief Executive Officer

Air Vanuatu

Industry:
Transport (Motor, Vehicles, Planes, Ships)
Location: 
Port Vila, Vanuatu
Due Date
Not Stated




Job Description: 
Applications are invited for the position of Chief Executive Officer of Air Vanuatu (Operations) Limited. The position will be base at Air Vanuatu House, Port Vila and will report directly to the Board of Directors. Air Vanuatu is the National carrier of the republic and plays a pivotal role in supporting national development, particularly tourism. As such, the CEO position has an extreme level of responsibility in providing necessary leadership in the daily management of the airline. The successful candidate will manage the business through an essential restructuring program, whilst maintaining the airline’s core values of Safety, Quality, Service, Reputation and Financial responsibility. It is also essential to continue to enhance aggressive cost reduction and revenue enhancement strategies.  

        Criteria:
        • A tertiary qualification in the area of Business Management, with a particular focus on Airline Industry or a related discipline.
        • A minimum of 10 years experience in executive management of a large business or customer focused enterprise.
        • A comprehensive and sound understanding of airline business finance.
        • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
        • Ability to represent both the airline and country at all level of Government both nationally and abroad.
        • Ability to lead and motivate a small management team for successful business outcomes.
        • A proven ability to quickly evaluate and implement a best cost benefit restructure.
        • Be of the highest ethical standard and demonstrate adherence to the leadership codes and all aspects of good governance, Vanuatu Law and Aviation protocols.
        • Ability to hold passport, Driver’s License and Airside access, including passes in Criminal History Checks and politically motivated behavior checks, persons of interest checks and all other aviation security checks as deemed appropriate.
        • Be in a state of good health and sound mind, and able to work a variety of hours to match business requirements.
        • A full and thorough understanding of all aspects of aviation, both internally and internationally.
        • Ability to hold the airline’s A.O.C (Airline Operator Certificate), as an approved person through CAAV requirements.
        • Cultural awareness and sensitivity to differences both nationally and abroad.
        • Regularly prepare and deliver a variety of Financial, Operational and Strategic reports to the Board of Directors, and Shareholders where appropriate.
        • Extensive command of English, French, and Bislama.
        • Developed Business relationship with other carriers and industry partners.
        • Broad understanding of IATA, ICAO and IOSA

              Salary:

              Commencement salary and employment conditions to be negotiated with the Board

              Language:

              French, English, Bislama

              How To Apply:
              Interested candidates should forward their applications to the following address provided.Applications should be marked “Private and Confidential – CEO’s Application” and forwarded.
              Contact Person:

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              Phone:

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              Address: 
              The Chairman, Board of Directors, Air Vanuatu (Operations) Limited, P.O Box 148, Rue de Paris, Port Vila, Vanuatu.

              Email:
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              Website: 
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              Source: 
              26-Apr 16 Daily Post Weekender (Issue No# 4766)

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