Job Title: Head of Fixed Wing Operations
Job opening ID: 25
Location: Nigeria
Scheme: Shell Nigeria Recruitment 2013
Organisation: Shell Nigeria
Recruiter: Kimberly Ryan Nigeria
Work experience: 12 -15 years
Job Knowledge, Skills & Experience: – Current or former holder of Air Transport Pilot's Licence (Helicopters) and or Fixed Wing and Instrument Rating, with a minimum of 10 years' experience as a commercial pilot – Strong understanding of current industry best practice and international aviation requirements – Experience as a training captain, flight safety officer, management pilot or air accident investigator – Experience of negotiating and managing contracts – Experience as an aviation adviser or auditor
Roles and responsibilities
Principal Accountabilities: – Lead SPDC aviation staff and contractors in Lagos,Warri, Port Harcourt, Abuja and regional and national airfield locations to deliver EP "Must Wins" for Logistics – Provide safe and efficient fixed wing services and manage SPDC aircraft, airfields and support facilities, in full compliance with national regulations and Shell Group safety and technical standards – Ensure that all SPDC aviation staff and contractors strive for "Goal Zero" and commit to obeying the 12 Shell Life Saving Rules – Hold and manage the SPDC Executive Jet, Twin otter and chartered airlines contract including shared services in accordance with SEPCiN competence and business requirements – Oversee and prioritise fixed wing operations, striving to achieve optimal use of resources-COR – Liaise effectively with customers and contractors, identifying task requirements and explaining any limitations due to weather, aircraft resources etc. – Liaise with NCAA and other national aviation agencies to maintain appropriate licences and approvals – Participate in joint industry initiatives to develop Multilateration, GPS approaches and automatic weather reporting – Collaborate with Head of Onshore and Head of Offshore Helicopter Operations to exploit all opportunities for resource sharing, ensuring effective cost recovery – Provide timely assistance for emergency medevac and evacuation operations – Ensure inspection of aviation facilities in accordance with national and Shell Group requirements – Support audit programmes relating to aviation contractors, aviation facilities and assist asset owners in closing out audit actions – Provide advice and support during aviation-related incident investigations and remedial action programmes – Liaise with SAI on safety, technical and audit matters – Maintain comprehensive records of aviation audits, recommendations, incidents, findings, actions and deviations using Fountain and Livelink – Provide aviation technical input for national and regional airline performance, new projects and upgrade of existing facilities – Hold onshore air services contract meetings at least quarterly and facilitate annual contract BPRs – Train Shell Nigerian or regional aviation specialists. – Maintain SLA/CTR, chargeback and cross-charge on aircraft sharing on monthly basis – Contract Holder for Executive Jet Operations – Contract Holder and Manage Twin Otter operations – Contract Holder for Fixed Wing Chartered services – Liaise with Head of Aviation Safety on Nigerian and Regional Airline performance – Deputise for Head of Aviation Safety when required
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