Purpose/Objective
Trainee- Terminal Operations is responsible for the overall management and supervision of terminal operations during a specific shift. This role involves coordinating staff, resolving issues, ensuring passenger satisfaction, and maintaining a safe and secure environment while optimizing operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities of Role
- Terminal Operations Shift Management: - Oversees all terminal operations during the assigned shift, ensuring smooth passenger flow and on-time departures & coordinates with other departments for efficient operations.
- - Manages staff schedules and assignments to optimize resource utilization.
- Lounge Management and Customer Service: - Delivers exceptional customer service by assisting passengers with their needs and resolving issues promptly & builds positive relationships with passengers to enhance the overall airport experience.
- - Assist in the management of reserved lounges, ensuring a high standard of service and a seamless experience for passengers.
- Trolley Operations and Asset Management: - Oversee the management and maintenance of trolley operations, ensuring availability and cleanliness.
- - Assist in managing the asset lifecycle, including regular checks and prompt reporting of any defects or damages.
- Golf Cart and Inter Terminal Coach Operations: - Coordinate the timely deployment and safe operation of golf carts and inter-terminal coaches.
- - Ensure service levels are met, track performance scores, and address any complaints or operational issues promptly.
- Staff Supervision: - Provides leadership and guidance to the terminal operations team during the shift & monitors staff performance and addresses issues promptly.
- - Ensures adherence to operational procedures and standards among staff members.
- Vendor Management: - Manage operational aspects related to vendor management, golf cart management, baggage and shopping trolley management, Baggage Handling System (BCS) management, and inter-terminal coach management to ensure smooth operations and enhancing passenger experience within terminal - Monitor vendor performance and address any discrepancies to maintain operational standards.
- Problem Solving: - Identifies and resolves operational issues and challenges that arise during the shift & implements immediate solutions to minimize disruptions.
- - Collaborates with other departments to address complex issues and find effective solutions.
- Emergency Response Management: - Lead emergency response efforts during shifts, effectively managing situations such as bomb threats, evacuations, medical emergencies, and other contingencies.
- - Ensure all actions are carried out in accordance with laid-down SOPs and conduct post-incident reviews for continuous improvement.
- Special Events and VVIP Movements: - Support the coordination of special events, ensuring smooth execution, budgeting, and event calendar management.
- - Assist in planning and ensuring security arrangements for VVIP movements, including liaising with relevant authorities for smooth execution.
- Safety and Security Compliance: - Ensures compliance with safety and security regulations and procedures during the shift & conducts safety checks and responds to incidents.
- - Coordinates with security personnel to address security concerns and maintain a safe environment.
- Operational Efficiency: - Optimizes resource utilization during the shift to maximize efficiency and minimize costs & implements process improvements to enhance operational performance.
- - Monitors key performance indicators (KPIs) and takes corrective actions to improve performance.
- Stakeholder Management: - Shift wise coordination will all regulatory agencies, airlines and ground handlers.
- Team Leadership and Development - Supervise and manage the terminal operations team during shifts, ensuring high levels of employee engagement and discipline.
- - Identify training needs of employees and ensure team members participate in all mandatory classroom training sessions.
- Key Stakeholders - Internal: Lead - Terminal Operations Facilities Department Ground Handling Supervisor Security Supervisor IT Department HR Department Finance Department Quality Assurance Customer Service Key Stakeholders - External: Airlines MoCA,MCGM, BCAS, BOI, Customs,CISF,APHO Ground Handling Agencies Retail and Food Outlets Government Regulatory Bodies Airport Authority of India (AAI) Travel Agents Car Rental Services Security Agencies
Technical Competencies
- Emergency Response and Preparedness
- Passenger Experience Management
- Safety and Security Compliance
- Shift Operations Management
- Terminal Operations Management
Qualifications and Experience
Educational Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Aviation Management, or a related field is essential.