Regional Vice President, Fueling

Overview:

Are you ready to take flight in a dynamic and fast-paced aviation industry? As a global leader in aviation services, Swissport provides Ground Handling, Cargo Handling, and Passenger Services to over 300 million passengers annually. Our mission is simple – “To provide the aviation industry with consistent and tailor-made solutions around the globe, for a better customer experience.”

We believe that our people are what differentiates us from our competition. At Swissport, we are driven by our core values of Show You Care, Do the Right Things and Win as a Team, and we are currently seeking dedicated individuals, who align with these values, to join our team at various locations across the globe.

Job Summary

Job Title: Regional Vice President, Fueling Services

Reporting to: EVP, Global Head of Fuel

Develop, lead and manage all aspects of the region’s fueling services to maximize growth and profitability while maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction. This role requires a visionary leader who excels at building teams, nurturing collaborative relationships, and steering strategic directions in the dynamic fuel services industry.

Operational Dimension

Leadership and Team Development: Lead, direct, evaluate, and develop a robust team of station managers to enhance organizational objectives. Focus on developing bench strength and empowering the team through effective delegation and clear communication.

Strategic Business Development: Pursue and drive profitable new business opportunities that align with the company’s strategic vision. Utilize in-depth knowledge of the fuel services space to anticipate market trends and adapt strategies accordingly.

Operational Excellence: Oversee the implementation of standards, tools, and operations optimization to ensure superior service delivery.

Fuel Quality, Safety, and Compliance: Ensure the establishment of procedures for aircraft fueling, prevention of fuel contamination, fire protection, and supervision of passenger safety during fueling operations. Maintain a commitment to safety and efficiency in all operational aspects.

Stakeholder Engagement: Establish and strengthen effective relationships with key clients (internal/external), representing the organization adeptly in dealings with external parties including government regulators, airport authorities, and service providers.

Communication and Collaboration: Foster a culture of transparency and cooperation both within the team and in interactions with external partners. Ensure clear, effective communication across all levels of the organization.

Key Performance Indicators

Performance Management: On-time Performance (OTP), Net Promoter Score (NPS)

Safety Management: Aircraft Damages (ACD), Lost Time Injuries (LTI), Regulatory and Mandatory Training Compliance

GSE Management: Operational Availability and Preventive Maintenance

Labor & Financial Management: Worked Hours, Overtime, HPF (Hours/Flight), DLR (Direct Labor Ratio), Attrition, Station EBIT and Budget

Qualifications and Competencies

Educational and Professional Background: University degree or equivalent, with 10 to 15 years of relevant business experience. Extensive knowledge and operational experience in aircraft fueling, jet fuel handling, quality control, fuel farm/fuel system operations, and pipeline maintenance.

Leadership Skills: Demonstrated success in senior leadership roles, with a strong focus on performance and profit improvement. Ability to inspire and lead a team in a multicultural environment. Experience in managing turnaround situations is highly desirable.

Strategic and Commercial Acumen: Advanced strategic thinking skills, coupled with a solid understanding of the fuel services business. Ability to set clear directions and cast a compelling vision for the future.

Adaptability and Travel: Willingness to travel extensively and adapt to changing business needs and environments.

Interpersonal Skills: Highly developed interpersonal skills, capable of managing multiple constituencies and mentoring staff to achieve their best.

What we offer

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee might occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

At Swissport, we believe in diversity, equal opportunity, and the power of our values to drive our success. We are committed to providing a workplace that fosters inclusion and where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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Join Swissport today and be part of a team that connects the world of aviation!

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