Aviation Ground Operations Coordinator

Placements24; Queenstown; Vor Ort; NZD 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary and benefits

Broad experience in airport operations

Dynamic aviation environment

Structured training and career growth

Based in Queenstown hub

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 in Queenstown is seeking an Aviation Ground Operations Coordinator to manage daily airport activities and ensure safe, on-schedule turnarounds. You will lead ground teams for baggage, catering, fueling, and maintenance while coordinating with flight crews and dispatchers.

Ideal candidates will have aviation ground operations experience, strong organizational skills, and proficiency with airport software and comms systems.

Qualifikationen

• Experience in aviation ground operations or airport management.
• Understanding of aircraft turnaround and ground handling procedures.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills.
• Proficiency with airport software and communications systems.
• Calm under pressure with quick decision-making ability.
• Good interpersonal and leadership abilities.

Aufgaben

• Oversee and coordinate all ground handling activities for arriving and departing aircraft.
• Ensure timely and accurate provision of services such as baggage handling, catering, and aircraft cleaning.
• Liaise with flight dispatch, air traffic control, and other departments to manage flight schedules.
• Monitor aircraft turnaround times and take corrective actions to minimize delays.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company procedures for all ground operations.
• Manage communication between flight crew, ground staff, and operational management.

Kenntnisse

Aviation ops

Ground handling

Aircraft turnaround

Org skills

Comms systems

Decision making

Leadership

Tools

Airport software

Jobbeschreibung

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly organized and efficient Aviation Ground Operations Coordinator to manage daily operations at the Queenstown airport. This role is essential for ensuring the smooth and safe turnaround of aircraft, coordinating with various ground handling teams, including baggage, catering, fueling, and maintenance. You will be the key point of contact for flight crews and ground staff, ensuring all services are provided promptly and efficiently according to flight schedules. This is a critical operational role demanding excellent communication and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate all ground handling activities for arriving and departing aircraft.
• Ensure timely and accurate provision of services such as baggage handling, catering, and aircraft cleaning.
• Liaise with flight dispatch, air traffic control, and other relevant departments to manage flight schedules.
• Monitor aircraft turnaround times and take corrective actions to minimize delays.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company procedures for all ground operations.
• Manage communication between flight crew, ground staff, and operational management.

Requirements

• Previous experience in aviation ground operations, airport management, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of aircraft turnaround processes and ground handling procedures.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Proficiency in using airport operational software and communication systems.
• Ability to remain calm and make quick decisions under pressure.
• Good interpersonal and leadership skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities to gain broad experience in airport operations.
• Work in a dynamic and essential part of the aviation industry .
• Structured training and potential for career progression within the company.
• Be based in the growing operational hub of Queenstown .