Safety First, Quality Always • Rigorously execute corporate safety, security and quality policies to ensure the station, employees and suppliers are fully compliant with all regulatory requirements and quality standards • Achieve absolute operational integrity with zero safety defects and security infringements • Support local airport management to identify and mitigate personal, safety and security risks in the workplace for employees (suppliers included) by promoting and developing a culture of zero tolerance on safety and security incidents • Deputise as the Airline’s Operational Duty Holder (ODH) of the airport adhering to the risk escalation process to the Functional Duty Holder (GM ASD) Operational Excellence • Manage and oversee Ground Handling Agent teams dedicated to Cathay flight operations to achieve operational excellence of being on time and error free • Help to implement innovative ideas and strive to do things differently and better in all aspects of airport operations • Support airport management to conduct regular Quality Control checks on station performance including provision of service by suppliers as required • Conduct flight briefings as required • Willing to take up extra responsibilities (e.g. projects) and work shift duties Outstanding Product and Services • Ensure people and team are up-to-date with the latest product knowledge and support the team to effectively utilise products and services to provide the highest possible quality of experience for our customers across all touch points • Support the team to deliver ‘Service Straight From The Heart’ on a daily basis to create genuine connection and memorable experiences for our customers across all points of contact Crisis Management capability and preparedness • Familiarity with all contingency plans and manual fall-back procedures to meet the required standards • Effectively manage flight disruptions and irregularities and support airport management as required • Ensure our customers are cared for, informed and given choice where possible through the use of disruption management tools People and team • Motivate and inspire the frontline team (suppliers included) to enable supportive and collaborative teamwork • Support the on-boarding process and probation of new hires (suppliers included) • Support and encourage the team (suppliers included) to learn and develop through role modelling, mentoring or on-the-job coaching Supplier Management • Assist in monitoring and conducting regular performance review meetings with suppliers • Support the Airport Operations Manager to implement any action plan efficiently and keep track of progress with documented records Cost efficiency and productivity • Monitor team daily productivity and flexibility in resource deployment • Support the Airport Operations Manager to drive down costs in daily operation Represent Cathay interests in the Airport Community • Support the Airport Operations Manager to work with external parties in the best interests of the Company – authorities, suppliers and service providers, Oneworld Partners, and other airlines • Ensure competition compliance involvement in airport-related industry affairs (i.e. AOC) |