VP of Cargo

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INTRODUCTION

Interested in working in aviation? Are you looking for a job with stability and growth opportunities? If you are looking for a career with growth potential and work well in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, we want to speak to you!

WHY WORK FOR PRIMEFLIGHT?

• We are committed to being a leading provider of commercial services within the aviation industry
• Our teams focus on maintaining a positive working environment and treating all team members with respect
• With more than 200 locations across the world, we offer opportunities for career progression
• Enjoy a competitive pay scale

ABOUT US

We perform a wide range of airport support services globally on behalf of commercial airlines. Join us for a rewarding career in the aviation industry!

VICE PRESIDENT OF CARGO AT PRIMEFLIGHT

PrimeFlight, a leading company in the aviation sector, is seeking a dynamic and experienced professional to join our leadership team as the Vice President of Cargo.

The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of a regional operation across the United States providing strategic direction to the operation, support our employees and fostering exceptional customer relations.

The VP of Cargo will play a pivotal role in developing and implementing strategies aimed at optimizing the company's operations, performance thereby contributing to its overall success.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Direct activities of the operation, managers, affect positive change within the division, while promoting adherence to the company policies and procedures
• Manage, mentor, lead and develop the team, supporting a predominantly frontline workforce
• Develop and implement the overall strategic plan for the cargo division, ensuring alignment with the company’s broader goals and objectives
• Oversee day-to-day cargo operations across all regional locations, ensuring efficiency, safety, and compliance with industry regulations
• Collaborate with senior leadership to set performance goals and identify growth opportunities
• Senior leader for the Cargo business unit, collaborating with executives, multiple business units, including finance, sales, contracts, human resources, and vendors
• Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify areas for improvement for sustained performance
• Oversee the financial performance and process improvements of the cargo division, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting ensuring cost efficiency and profitability
• Monitor financial performance, identify variances, and implement corrective actions
• Work with the finance team to ensure accurate financial accountability, reporting and forecasting
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations, company policies, and safety standards
• Identify and mitigate operational risks
• Develop and maintain contingency plans for business continuity
• Build and maintain positive relationships with key stakeholders, including suppliers, partners, and customers
• Promote a culture of safety and accountability
• May be assigned other duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS

• 18 years of age or older
• Eligible to work in the United States
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Operations Management or related field preferred
• Ten plus years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree
• Proven experience in a senior operations management role, preferably in a similar industry
• Strong leadership skills and experience managing large teams
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Track Record of driving operational improvements and achieving performance goals
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language, to include documents
• Travel requirement approximately 50%
• Pass a background check and drug screen
• Eligibility to acquire needed credentials and clearances (FAA, TSA, Port Authority, U.S. Customs and U.S. Postal- as applicable)

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY / WORKING CONDITIONS MAY INCLUDE :

• Prolonged standing and walking in an indoor / outdoor environment as applicable
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
• Position is generally sedentary, sitting for long periods of time
• Be able to hear and respond to the spoken voice and to audible alarms
• Tasks may involve repetitive motions of the arms, wrists, hands and / or fingers
• Specific vision abilities required for this job include : Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less); distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more);
• peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point);

depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships); ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus

Airlines are 24 / 7, so we need our team members to be flexible to work various shifts including nights, weekends and holidays.

The successful PrimeFlight Aviation Services team member brings their A game every day with energy and enthusiasm, respect for their team, and the highest regard for safety!

PrimeFlight Aviation Services, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at PrimeFlight Aviation Services, Inc.

without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, color, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, uniform service member and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state / province, and local laws.