Aviation Technical Manager

About the role

Sol Aviation Service Limited SASL is looking for an Aviation Technical Manager to oversee aviation operations in selected locations across the Caribbean and South America. The manager reports to the Regional Manager and supervises Airport Superintendents and Airport Supervisors of Markets. The role covers functional guidance to affiliates and management of airport operations areas.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure affiliate aviation operations, control and product quality comply with Sol Aviation, Shell and JIG procedures and policies.
• Manage airport and local marine terminal visit plans, coaching and supervising Airport Supervisors and related personnel.
• Implement aviation operational standards and industry best practices with HSE, product quality and cost-efficiency programs.
• Monitor control programs (assets, cash handling, oil loss, payment process) and help evaluate capital investment projects.
• Review and negotiate contracts, supply and operator agreements with airport and government authorities; represent the company before Joint Operations Committees.
• Develop the regional aviation strategy with the General Manager and Regional Manager, and lead discussions with international entities such as JIG, Shell and IATA.
• Support marine terminal product clearance and tank releases, and monitor stocks and SOD for markets.
• Prepare and execute the budget for the area, focusing on Opex, other income, training and capex projects.
• Work with Operations, Infrastructure & Engineering, Procurement, Finance, People & Culture and Sales teams, and attend industry forums (IATA, ALTA, JIG).

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering or a related field from an accredited school.
• At least five years of relevant experience in operations or engineering; ten years is a plus.
• Experience in manpower, operation integrity, product quality, cost control and joint venture management.
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment and manage remotely; fluent English, written and spoken; Spanish is an asset.

Required skills

• Knowledge of HSE policies, industry standards and government regulations.
• Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.