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, HSE and product quality programs, and cost efficiency; monitor control programs (assets, cash handling, oil loss, payment process).
• Assist in evaluating capital investment projects and implementing operational efficiencies and new technologies.
• Represent the company before Joint Operations Committees and review and negotiate contracts, supply and operator agreements with airport and government authorities.
• Help develop the regional aviation department 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, working with the Supply Department.
• Prepare and execute the budget for the area, focusing on Opex, other income, training and capex projects, and present financial results at JO meetings.
• Work with Operations, Infrastructure & Engineering, Procurement, Finance, People & Culture and Sales teams, and take part in 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 management, product quality, cost control and joint venture management.
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment and manage remotely, with readiness to travel within the region.
• 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.