Off-Airport Readiness Assurance Manager

Job description / Role

Responsibilities

- Develop and manage readiness plans for off-airport operations, ensuring all processes align with organizational objectives and industry standards.
- Conduct regular readiness assessments to identify gaps and areas for improvement, especially in relation to ground handling, ANS, and operational companies.
- Implement readiness initiatives that support seamless, efficient off-airport operations, particularly during peak travel periods.
- Collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders, including ground handling teams, ANS providers, and OpCos, to align on readiness strategies and operational needs.
- Facilitate regular meetings and communication channels to ensure all teams are informed and prepared for operational changes or disruptions.
- Identify and implement best practices to optimize off-airport processes, ensuring they meet organizational standards for efficiency, safety, and customer service.
- Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards governing off-airport operations and contribute to maintaining a high level of operational quality.
- Conduct risk assessments for off-airport operations, identifying potential challenges that could impact readiness.
- Develop and implement mitigation strategies to address risks and ensure continuity across off-airport functions.
- Track and report on readiness metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of readiness initiatives and identify areas for continuous improvement.
- Provide regular updates to senior management on the status of readiness across off-airport operations.

- Bachelor's degree in Business, Aviation Management, Operations, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
- 4-8 years of experience in off-airport operations, with hands-on experience in ground handling, Air Navigation Services (ANS), and OpCos.
- Strong knowledge of off-airport logistics and best practices.
- Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and manage multiple stakeholders.
- Strong communication skills for effectively coordinating across departments and teams.

About the Company

The Professionals is a Saudi leading Consulting firm that was established in 2015 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Since 2015 until now, we’ve become a successful partner in delivering unique consulting services to our partners who operate in different industries and sectors.

We always combine our service offerings by adopting global best practices with local in-depth understanding and delivering it with a passion to exceed our partners’ expectations to achieve their business objectives.