Aviation Liaison Officer

Logistics Executive

Afghanistan

Ref: GP327-513

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Salary US$70,000(TAX FREE) + bonus + all living costs paid + generous leaves.
Good opportunity to join an expanding organisation.

Our client provides aviation services to support NGO’s and Military Forces worldwide. Operations include the provision of inter-country and intra-country airlift capability utilizing both fixed and rotary wing aircraft.
They are seeking an experienced “hands-on” person to provide professional aviation support in Afghanistan. Principal responsibility is to plan, coordinate and facilitate all Aviation Division operations.

Responsibilities:
• Develop essential relationships with NGOs, government and military agencies to facilitate aviation operations
• Assist the Aviation Project Manager in managing fixed and rotary wing passenger movement
• Provide aviation expertise to the staff
• Ensure safe/efficient aviation operations at the airport through close integration with airfield management & safety offices
• Interact closely with other divisions to facilitate planning and execution of operations and identify future business opportunities
• Execute duties in austere environments (including military FOBs)
• Travel as required throughout Afghanistan(or any other location as directed)

Requirements

Essential Skills and Qualifications:
• Former US military aviator with the rank of :
o Army: CW2 or higher (for warrant officers), O-2 or higher ( for officers)
o Air Force, Navy , Marines: O-2 or higher
• Experience in Iraq or Afghanistan
• Ability to interface with senior civil and military officials in matters relating to aviation maintenance
• Ability to think critically and creatively solve complex issues
• Proven record of planning, developing and implementing operations systems, standards, practices and procedures
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Excel, Power Point ,Word)
• Possess excellent technical writing skills

If this is the job for you then please APPLY NOW online.

About the Company

Logistics Executive has been established for more than 10 years and delivers professional Executive Search & Recruitment services to the global Logistics and Supply Chain market.

Our service covers the full spectrum of senior roles within the Logistics & Supply Chain vertical and includes support functions such as Finance & HR. We are also able to provide Interim Managers and Supply Chain Consultants on short or limited term contracts.

Our knowledge and reach in the Logistics & Supply Chain sector usually means that we can provide better candidates than the ‘generalist’ search firms.

We provide a suite of HR & Talent Management consultancy services to the industry including Outplacement, Executive Coaching, Psychometric testing, Assessment, Performance Reviews and Leadership Development programmes.

The Dubai Regional Office covers Africa, Middle East, Central Asia / CIS, South Asia and the surrounding regions - however we source candidates globally through our international network.

Our other international offices cover Europe, S.E. Asia and Asia Pacific.

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