Senior Airport Lead

Cathay Pacific Airways Limited; Asia; Presencial; PEN 202.000 - 302.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Cathay Pacific Airways Limited is seeking a Senior Airport Lead to coordinate turnaround activities, guide frontline teams, and ensure safe, compliant, and high-quality airport operations. The role emphasizes strong English communication, customer service excellence, and collaboration with external partners.

The candidate should have at least 3 years in airline or airport service settings, and be capable of independent decision-making while maintaining a proactive, team-oriented approach.

Formación

• Strong command of written and spoken English is mandatory with the local language being an advantage.
• At least 3 years solid Customer Service experience, and in airlines or airport services.
• Ability to work independently with good decision-making skills.
• Self-motivated and committed who enjoys teamwork.
• Very strong customer service mentality with strong interpersonal skills.
• Sound technical knowledge and capability (multi-skilled) to perform each airport job function (requirement to pass all training arranged by ASD).
• Thorough understanding of Company policies and international regulatory procedures and all required local regulatory matters.
• Ability to handle different operational modes such as normal operations, disruption, Emergency & Accident and contingency situations.
• Adapts to and embraces constant change.

Responsabilidades

• Coordinate assigned turnaround activities and guide Ground Handling Agent teams during the operation.
• Conduct flight briefings to support safe and effective day-to-day operations.
• Support regular Quality Control checks on station performance.
• Support frontline colleagues and ground handling agents in delivering excellent customer service.
• Support the use of new technologies in the provision of customer service.
• Provide recognition and personalised service to high-value customers.
• Observe day-to-day operational delivery, provide informal on-the-job coaching and operational feedback.
• Assist with operational onboarding activities for new hires and supplier staff.
• Support the Airport Manager in engaging and working effectively with external stakeholders.

Conocimientos

English

Customer Service

Decision Making

Teamwork

Multiskilled

Regulatory Knowledge

Disruption Management

Emergency Response

Operational Coordination

Educación

Diploma in operations management

Academic qualification relevant to the role

Descripción del empleo

We’re proud to be one of the world’s leading airlines. Our reputation is built on a long track record of success, an ongoing commitment to our home Hong Kong, and on the delivery of customer service that’s straight from the heart. All of this is possible due to our talented people who share our passion for aviation and our commitment to being the best. Our global family can open up a world of opportunities for you.

This means that your first role at Cathay Pacific won’t be your last. It could take you anywhere.

Join us and discover just how far you can go!

Role Introduction

The Senior Airport Lead coordinates assigned day-to-day operational activities at the airport. The role supports the Airport Manager / Duty Airport Manager by guiding frontline colleagues, ground handlers and other partners during assigned operational activities to help deliver smooth and efficient operations in full compliance with established safety and security standards. The role also supports the delivery of the best possible airport experience, helping ensure every customer feels valued, recognised and cared for.

Key Responsibilities

Safety

• Item 1 of 2, Support the execution of corporate safety, security and quality policies during assigned turnaround activities. Support the execution of corporate safety, security and quality policies during assigned turnaround activities.
• Item 2 of 2, Support local airport management in identifying and mitigating personal, safety, and security risks for employees and suppliers. Support local airport management in identifying and mitigating personal, safety, and security risks for employees and suppliers.

Operational Excellence

• Item 1 of 3, Coordinate assigned turnaround activities and guide Ground Handling Agent teams during the operation. Coordinate assigned turnaround activities and guide Ground Handling Agent teams during the operation.
• Item 2 of 3, Conduct flight briefings to support safe and effective day-to-day operations. Conduct flight briefings to support safe and effective day-to-day operations.
• Item 3 of 3, Support regular Quality Control checks on station performance. Support regular Quality Control checks on station performance.
• Item 1 of 3, Support frontline colleagues and ground handling agents in delivering excellent customer service. Support frontline colleagues and ground handling agents in delivering excellent customer service.
• Item 2 of 3, Support the use of new technologies in the provision of customer service. Support the use of new technologies in the provision of customer service.
• Item 3 of 3, Provide recognition and personalised service to high-value customers. Provide recognition and personalised service to high-value customers.

Team

• Item 1 of 3, Role-model expected behaviours and engage with frontline colleagues to support a collaborative work environment. Role-model expected behaviours and engage with frontline colleagues to support a collaborative work environment.
• Item 2 of 3, Assist with operational onboarding activities for new hires and supplier staff. Assist with operational onboarding activities for new hires and supplier staff.
• Item 3 of 3, Observe day-to-day operational delivery, provide informal on-the-job coaching and operational feedback. Observe day-to-day operational delivery, provide informal on-the-job coaching and operational feedback.

Crisis Management

• Item 1 of 3, Familiar with all contingency plans and manual fallback procedures to meet the required standards. Familiar with all contingency plans and manual fallback procedures to meet the required standards.
• Item 2 of 3, Coordinate the immediate operational response to flight disruptions and irregularities. Coordinate the immediate operational response to flight disruptions and irregularities.
• Item 3 of 3, Ensure customers are well cared for, kept informed, and offered choices wherever possible through the effective use of disruption management tools. Ensure customers are well cared for, kept informed, and offered choices wherever possible through the effective use of disruption management tools.

Others

• Item 1 of 2, Observe daily operational productivity and support station administration duties as needed. Observe daily operational productivity and support station administration duties as needed.
• Item 2 of 2, Support the Airport Manager in engaging and working effectively with external stakeholders. Support the Airport Manager in engaging and working effectively with external stakeholders.

Requirements

• Item 1 of 2, Academic qualification relevant to the role is preferred Academic qualification relevant to the role is preferred
• Item 2 of 2, Diploma in operations management is desirable Diploma in operations management is desirable

Knowledge, skills, training and experience

• Item 1 of 9, Strong command of written and spoken English is mandatory with the local language being an advantage Strong command of written and spoken English is mandatory with the local language being an advantage
• Item 2 of 9, At least 3 years solid Customer Service experience, and in airlines or airport services At least 3 years solid Customer Service experience, and in airlines or airport services
• Item 3 of 9, Ability to work independently with good decision-making skills Ability to work independently with good decision-making skills
• Item 4 of 9, Self-motivated and committed who enjoys teamwork Self-motivated and committed who enjoys teamwork
• Item 5 of 9, Very strong customer service mentality with strong interpersonal skills Very strong customer service mentality with strong interpersonal skills
• Item 6 of 9, Sound technical knowledge and capability (multi-skilled) to perform each airport job function (requirement to pass all training arranged by ASD) Sound technical knowledge and capability (multi-skilled) to perform each airport job function (requirement to pass all training arranged by ASD)
• Item 7 of 9, Thorough understanding of Company policies and international regulatory procedures and all required local regulatory matters Thorough understanding of Company policies and international regulatory procedures and all required local regulatory matters
• Item 8 of 9, Ability to handle different operational modes such as normal operations, disruption, Emergency & Accident and contingency situations Ability to handle different operational modes such as normal operations, disruption, Emergency & Accident and contingency situations
• Item 9 of 9, Adapts to and embraces constant change Adapts to and embraces constant change
• Item 1 of 3, Be part of the Cathay Pacific family and join a dynamic team culture working for one of the world’s Top Global Airlines. Be part of the Cathay Pacific family and join a dynamic team culture working for one of the world’s Top Global Airlines.
• Item 2 of 3, Make the most of your leave and take advantage of travel industry discounts including airfares, hotels, tours and car hire. Make the most of your leave and take advantage of travel industry discounts including airfares, hotels, tours and car hire.
• Item 3 of 3, Fly high with career development opportunities to diversify your skills and experience within the Cathay Pacific family. Fly high with career development opportunities to diversify your skills and experience within the Cathay Pacific family.

Personal & Application Information

Cathay Pacific is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Personal data provided by job applicants will be used strictly in accordance with our personal data policy and for recruitment purposes only. Candidates not notified within eight weeks may consider their application unsuccessful. All related information will be kept in our file for up to 24 months. A copy of our Personal Information Collection Statement will be provided upon request by contacting our Data Protection Officer.