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Operations Manager - Airports
full-time

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About this role

Being part of Air Canada is to become part of an iconic Canadian symbol, recently ranked the best Airline in North America. Let your career take flight by joining our diverse and vibrant team at the leading edge of passenger aviation.

Actively support and supervise the daily Operations at the airport to ensure safe and secure and customer oriented service under the direction of the Airport Manager.

Responsibilities:

  • Supervise the daily operations of the respective station(s), including above and below the wing activities, SMS and other applicable regulatory authorities including a strong partnership with the branch safety team.
  • Plan employee schedule development and anticipate, identify, as well as, resolve staffing issues with a results-oriented approach.
  • Promote safety in all operations and ensure that the safety, security and service standards are observed, monitored and practiced consistently and in compliance, by reporting incidents/accidents promptly and efficiently
  • Coordinate/Support all audits and to ensure identification of root cause and implementation of corrective measures to address any vulnerabilities or opportunities found and measure effectiveness.
  • Coordinate Emergency Response Procedures with HQ and Star Alliance Partners as well as Airport Authority and Handling Agents. Maintain accurate Manuals and participate in Emergency Procedure Training.
  • Monitor results (OTP, PAWOB, Overcatering, etc.) and implement corrective actions when required to ensure optimal result working closely with all relevant stakeholders and HQ Team and ensure Deliver on our customer promise especially in case of irregular Operations (delays, cancellations, Denied Boarding Cases, etc.)
  • Ensure regular communication with all appropriate operational groups to stay abreast of any change in activities and needs, especially during IRROPS, and ensure customers are informed and addressed, with care and class.
  • Hold new employee training to ensure a consistent understanding and approach regarding Air Canada product and services workshops.
  • Participate in negotiating ground handling contracts to ensure a cost-efficient and safe operation in order to ensure quality service delivery per signed contract.
  • Coordinate activities with Star Alliance Partners making sure CodeShare Agreements and procedures are correctly reflected. Attend SAAT meetings to defend Air Canada’s interests at the Airport
  • Represent Air Canada at meetings and workshops with various Authorities and defend Air Canada’s interests
  • Monitor, maintain and report on Budgets, Cost Control, Accounting activities

NOTE: MAY INCLUDE OTHER RELATED TASKS.



  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field with at least 2 years of experience in a leadership role and/or experience in the airline industry
  • Strong understanding of airport operations and passenger movements
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to converse with all levels of an organization as well as high-ranked external figures, with care and class
  • Able to respond, influence and proactively create mutually acceptable solutions, always with Air Canada best interests in mind
  • Must have ability to work shift, weekend and statutory holidays and work beyond rostered hours due to irregular flight operations
  • Strong commitment to teamwork & commitment to employee engagement
  • Excellent Interpersonal skills
  • Possess an energetic and tenacious attitude
  • German and English language skills
  • Demonstrate passion for travel
  • Advance knowledge of Word, Excel
  • Advance knowledge of Departure Control System (DCS); knowledge of ALTEA system, an asset.

Conditions of Employment:

  • Candidates must be eligible to work in the country of interest, at the time any offer of employment is made and seeking any required work permits/visas or other authorizations which may be required is the sole responsibility of the candidates applying for this position.

Linguistic Requirements

Based on equal qualifications, preference will be given to bilingual candidates.

Diversity and Inclusion

Air Canada is strongly committed to Diversity and Inclusion and aims to create a healthy, accessible and rewarding work environment which highlights employees’ unique contributions to our company’s success.

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all to help us build a diverse workforce which reflects the diversity of our customers, and communities, in which we live and serve.

Air Canada thanks all candidates for their interest; however only those selected to continue in the process will be contacted

Other facts

Tech stack
Operations Management,Airport Operations,Safety Compliance,Staff Scheduling,Incident Reporting,Emergency Response,Customer Service,Training,Contract Negotiation,Budget Management,Communication,Teamwork,Interpersonal Skills,Problem Solving,German Language Skills,English Language Skills

About Air Canada

Canada's largest airline, the country’s flag carrier and a founding member of Star Alliance, the world's most comprehensive air transportation network celebrating its 25thanniversary in 2022, Air Canada provides scheduled passenger service directly to 51 airports in Canada, 51 in the United States and 86 internationally. It is the only international network carrier in North America to receive a Four-Star ranking from Skytrax, which in 2021 gave Air Canada awards for the Best Airline Staff in North America, Best Airline Staff in Canada, Best Business Class Lounge in North America, and an excellence award for its management of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Air Canada est la plus importante société aérienne du Canada, le transporteur national du pays et un membre cofondateur du réseau Star Alliance — le plus vaste regroupement mondial de sociétés aériennes, qui célèbre son 25e anniversaire en 2022. Les lignes passagers régulières d’Air Canada relient sans escale 51 aéroports au Canada, 51 aux États-Unis et 86 sur le reste du globe. En Amérique du Nord, Air Canada constitue le seul transporteur aérien d’envergure internationale offrant une gamme complète de services à détenir la cote quatre étoiles de Skytrax qui, en 2021, lui a décerné les prix Meilleur personnel au sol et à bord en Amérique du Nord, Meilleur personnel au sol et à bord au Canada, Meilleur salon de classe affaires en Amérique du Nord ainsi qu’un Prix d’excellence pour sa gestion de la pandémie de la COVID-19.

Team size: 10,001+ employees
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Industry: Airlines and Aviation
Founding Year: 1937

What you'll do

  • Supervise daily airport operations to ensure safety and customer-oriented service. Coordinate audits, emergency procedures, and monitor operational results while maintaining communication with stakeholders.

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