Contour Airlines is a long-established aviation services company with diverse capabilities including scheduled airline operations, Part 91/135 aircraft management, on- demand charter, an aircraft sales division, Fixed-Base Operations, a FAR Part 145/EASA certified aircraft maintenance facility providing airframe maintenance, avionics installations/repairs, and component overhaul services, and a FAR 141 pilot and maintenance training operation. Our fleet of approximately 30 aircraft operate almost 20,000 flight segments annually and the company is now ranked as one of the ten largest Part 135 operators in the country.
At Contour, our core values are at the heart of everything that we do and every decision we make. Constant throughout all of our lines of business is a commitment to integrity and safety. Our team members consistently display an attitude of excellence and the ability to think like a customer. We recognize that there is strength in unity and work together as a team to accomplish our ambitious goals.
Contour is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship, color, creed, sex, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, political affiliation, marital status, pregnancy, pre-disposing genetic characteristics, veteran status, military status, disability, gender identity or expression, familial status, criminal history, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other protected status.
Contours rapid growth has created exciting employment opportunities. We invite you to become part of the family.
Job Description:
The Vice President drives the shaping of the airport services operating model and plans intervention strategies to reduce service delivery gaps. He/she establishes safety and security standards and creates resource plans for airport operations. He/she leads the development of new service innovations for the airport and starts new projects. In addition, he/she leads organizational succession planning, capability development and employee engagement initiatives.
He/she has domain expertise in airport organizational structures, operations, programs, and projects. He/she understands the strategies deployed by other international airports and is able to recommend novel strategies, services, and processes. With outstanding leadership, good oral and written skills, he/she is an expert in strategic planning, who is able to lead airport operations and customer services.
Summary of Essential Duties:
- Oversee the daily operations of Contour’s airport services operations at the various field stations.
- Ensure compliance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR),
- Ensure compliance of Airport Security Program with Transportation Security Administration (TSA) regulations. Oversees daily security operations.
- Act as a coach to develop talents.
- Align human resources with business needs.
- Approve Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for safety or security operations.
- Build business and professional networks at senior executive level within the industry.
- Create innovative ideas to enhance operations and services.
- Develop and strengthen executive management relations.
- Drive intervention strategies to reduce airport service delivery gaps.
- Drive resource planning to improve airport operations.
- Establish and approve long-term vision and strategies.
- Establish standards for work safety or security.
- Forecast airport users and community needs to enhance airport services.
- Forge international networks to promote the organization.
- Foster an atmosphere of inclusiveness amongst diverse stakeholders and the global business community.
- Identify risks after implementation of new services.
- Lead organizational succession planning, capability development and employee engagement.
- Lead the development of new service innovation ideas.
- Oversee resources across different functions within the airport.
- Shape airport service operating models and strategies.
- Work with authorities and other departments to achieve a strong safety or security culture.
- Other duties as assigned by management.