Deputy Nominated Person Ground Operations – 100%

Flughafen Jobs; Glattbrugg; Remote; CHF 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Flughafen Jobs in Switzerland is seeking a Deputy Nominated Person Ground Operations (100%) to lead and oversee ground operations, ensuring regulatory compliance and safe procedures across the airport network.

The role requires in-depth knowledge of EASA, IATA, ICAO standards, and experience managing ground handling, safety monitoring and operational risk. Occasional travel across stations is expected.

Qualifications

• Practical experience and expertise in aviation safety standards and safe operating practices.
• Comprehensive knowledge of EU safety regulations and related procedures.
• Expertise in Passenger Handling, Ramp Handling, Load Control and Cargo Operations.
• Regulatory knowledge (EASA, IOSA, IATA DGR, ICAO) and de‑icing/SAE‑DAQCP.
• Experience as Ground Operations Compliance and Safety Monitoring.
• Auditor experience would be an asset.
• Familiarity with aviation management systems.
• Appropriate management experience in ground operations.
• Proven ability to work under high workload and pressure.
• Willingness to travel across Chair Airlines' station network.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that aircraft operation services comply with ICAO, IATA, EASA and company rules.
• Select and supervise handling agencies at domestic and foreign stations.
• Establish and issue the Ground Operations Manual (GOM) and update OM-A as needed.
• Monitor stations across Chair Airlines' network.

Skills

Aviation safety

Analytical skills

Independence

Regulatory awareness

Communication

English fluency

German language

Job description

We are looking for:

Deputy Nominated Person Ground Operations – 100%

As a young, modern Swiss airline with high quality standards, we aim to inspire our guests and create an environment where people enjoy working together. Team spirit, mutual respect and reliability shape how we work – both on the ground and in the air.

From Zurich, Bern and Basel, we connect Switzerland with some of the most popular destinations in Europe and Northern Africa.

If you enjoy flying, take pride in delivering excellent customer service and want to help create memorable travel experiences for our guests, we would be happy to get to know you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensuring that Chair Airlines AG aircraft operation services are performed according to all legal (ICAO, IATA, EASA) requirements, including foreign, national as well as company regulations

• Selecting and contracting handling agencies on domestic and foreign stations and maintaining constant supervision of their efficiency and performance, to grant safe, effective, punctual and economical ground operation procedures

• Establishing and issuing the Ground Operations Manual (GOM) and contributing to the revision of the Operations Manual (OM-A) regarding ground operation matters

• Station monitoring in the chair airlines network

Authority:

• Authority to make decisions related to Ground Operations within the scope delegated by the NPGO

• Authority to make final decision regarding Ground Operation issues in absence of NPGO

Qualifications & Experience:

• Practical experience and expertise in the application of aviation safety standards and safe operating practices

Comprehensive knowledge of:

• The applicable EU safety regulations and any associated requirements and procedures

• Expertise in Passenger Handling Operations, Ramp Handling Operations, Load Control, and Cargo Operations.

• Regulatory knowledge is required (EASA, IOSA, IATA DGR, ICAO, and de‑icing /SAE‑DAQCP)

• Experience as Ground Operations Compliance and Safety Monitoring

• Auditor experience would be an asset

• Familiarity with management systems, preferably in the area of aviation

• Appropriate management experience and expertise in ground operations, preferably in a comparable organization

• Profound knowledge of ground operations concept

• Proven ability to work in a multi-task environment, and on high workload and pressure situations

• Travelling across chair airlines‘ station network will be required

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong organisational and analytical skills

• Ability to work independently and take responsibility

• High level of regulatory awareness and attention to detail

• Effective communication and coordination skills

• Fluent in English (spoken and written). German speakers preferred

Working Conditions:

• Office-based with occasional travel

• Flexible working hours depending on operational needs

Join our team – Welcome on board!