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Ramp Manager

Job summary

Ramp Managers are responsible for all aspects of ground handling operations and ramp services, ensuring safe, efficient and high-quality performance. You will be accountable for on-time performance and for maintaining full compliance with global best practice standards.

Roles responsibilities

  • Manage ramp operations to ensure on-time performance and full compliance with regulatory requirements
  • Foster a strong safety culture while delivering high-quality customer service to airlines customers
  • Monitor and resolve ramp handling challenges
  • Oversee Ground Services Equipment fleet planning, budgeting, maintenance and renewal
  • Build and maintain relationships with regulatory bodies and identify opportunities for additional revenue streams

Technical skills

  • Expertise in ramp handling operations and aviation service standards, with a strong focus on regulatory compliance
  • Proficient in incident and defect reporting systems
  • Experience with safety, security, and quality systems, including coordination of internal and external audits

Soft skills

  • Strong leadership and team development capabilities
  • Clear and effective communication with customers and colleagues
  • Strong decision-making under high pressure.
  • Guide, influence, and motivate colleagues to achieve operational goals
  • Strategic thinking and decision making

You’ll love this job if you enjoy…

  • Managing and optimising daily ramp operations
  • Driving a strong safety culture
  • Fostering high-quality services and solving operational challenges
  • Engaging with regulatory bodies and building strong stakeholder relationships
  • Exploring new revenue opportunities and contributing to strategic business growth

A day in the life

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Standard Career Path:

Ramp Supervisor
Ramp Duty Manager
Ramp Manager
Station Manager
Country Manager

Alternative Career Path:

Ramp Supervisor
Ramp Duty Manager
Ramp Manager
Key Accounts Manager
Commercial Manager