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Chief Operating Officer Ground Handling (m / w / d)

Swissport International AG

Frankfurt

Vor Ort

EUR 100.000 - 150.000

Vollzeit

Vor 30+ Tagen

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Zusammenfassung

A leading global aviation services provider is seeking a Chief Operating Officer for Ground Handling in Frankfurt am Main. The ideal candidate will have extensive senior operations experience, proven P&L responsibility, and strong leadership skills. This key leadership role offers the opportunity to shape operations across the region and lead a dedicated management team, with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation.

Leistungen

Key leadership role within a global market leader
Collaboration with dedicated leadership team
Opportunity for professional growth

Qualifikationen

  • Extensive experience in senior operations roles, ideally in aviation or logistics.
  • Proven track record in P&L responsibility and process optimization.
  • Strong leadership skills and ability to inspire teams.

Aufgaben

  • Full accountability for operational excellence in Frankfurt am Main.
  • Lead and develop station management and coach future leaders.
  • Ensure high standards in safety, quality, and efficiency.

Kenntnisse

Senior operations experience
P&L responsibility
Leadership
Stakeholder management
Fluent in German
Fluent in English
Jobbeschreibung
Overview

Are you ready to take off in the dynamic and fast-paced aviation industry? Swissport, a global leader, provides ground handling, cargo handling, and passenger services for over 300 million passengers each year. Our mission is clear : “To deliver consistent and tailored solutions to the aviation industry worldwide for a better customer experience.”

We believe that it is our employees who set us apart from the competition. At Swissport, we live by our core values : “Show You Care,” “Do the Right Things,” and “Win as a Team.”

We are currently looking for dedicated Chief Operating Officer Ground Handling who share these values and want to strengthen our team at various locations worldwide.

Responsibilities
  • Full accountability for operational excellence in Frankfurt am Main
  • Lead and develop station management and coach the next generation of leaders
  • Ensure the highest standards in safety, quality, and efficiency
  • Full P&L responsibility : from budgeting to profitability
  • Build and maintain strategic relationships with airlines, airports, authorities, and internal stakeholders
  • Continuously optimize processes and drive KPI performance (productivity, OTP, customer satisfaction)
  • Drive business growth through customer retention and new opportunities
  • Champion a culture of continuous improvement and operational innovation
  • Act as a trusted partner to the CEO and senior leadership team in driving regional strategy
Your Profile
  • Extensive experience in senior operations roles, ideally in aviation or logistics
  • Proven track record in P&L responsibility and process optimization
  • Strong leadership skills : able to inspire teams and build trust at all levels
  • Skilled in working with unions and works councils
  • Solid financial acumen and results-driven mindset
  • Fluent in German and English
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multicultural environment
We Offer
  • A key leadership role within a global market leader
  • The opportunity to shape operations across an entire region
  • Collaboration with a dedicated leadership team and global decision-makers
  • An environment where innovation and continuous improvement are encouraged
  • A culture that values leadership, accountability, and professional growth
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