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Duty Manager - Customer Services

Duty Manager - Customer Services

Air India SATS Airport Services Private Limited (AISATS)Thiruvananthapuram, Republic Of India, IN
1 day ago
Job description

DUTY MANAGER - CUSTOMER SERVICES

Location : Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India

JOB PURPOSE & SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES :

  • Take charge of various work areas in passenger service operations
  • Ensure close liaison with Airlines on all matters for smooth operations
  • Attend to investigation and complaints raised by airlines or passengers
  • Ensure client satisfaction
  • Airline meetings to resolve issues or complaints
  • Follow up with airlines and passengers on incidents to provide closure and service recovery
  • Review work procedures and implement solutions to improve service
  • Monitoring of SLA & agreed service standards to ensure compliance and achievement of such standards
  • Lead, organize and motivate staff, monitor staff performance
  • Carry out investigations relating to discrepancies, lapses and errors
  • Brief all staff on new instructions and requirements & ensure all staff complies to company regulations and discipline
  • Build and maintain an efficient operation team
  • Interview and appraise staff;

monitor and control thestaff over time / attendance

  • Responsible for the safety and quality of the function / task performed
  • Oversee special handling requirements (MAAS, VIP, etc.) to ensure smooth handling.
  • Attend to passengers who require special assistance.
  • Other standards as agreed with the airlines
  • Responsible for reporting to his superiors on occurrences, events, violations and acts that may affect safety, security and company reputation
  • Undertake more functions when required
  • Airline meetings to resolve issues or complaints.
  • Follow up with airlines and passengers on incidents to provide closure and recovery service if necessary.
  • Review work procedures and solution implementations to improve service.
  • Lead and motivate operational staff to carry out their duties according to the requirements of the airlines.
  • Monitor staff performance
  • Carry out investigations relating to discrepancies, lapse and errors
  • Brief all staff on new instructions and requirements
  • Ensure that all staff complies with company regulations and maintain overall discipline.
  • Plan and monitor staff deployment to ensure smooth operations.
  • Oversee special handling requirements (MAAS, VIP, etc.) to ensure smooth handling.
  • Attend to passengers who require special assistance
  • Designated reporting to Sectional Heads - Passenger Services on shift basis.
  • Maintain updates on Passenger Handling Procedures as received from time to time from Regulatory authority / Customer airlines Manuals / Corporate HQ on operating procedures and assure that the subordinates are fully aware of any new updates in this regard by dissemination of information in time.
  • Assure all log entries are correctly updated on shift to shift basis
  • Assist the management to control staff overtime without affecting the operations.
  • Check staff appearance and grooming to ensure that all staff members report to duty neat, clean and in full uniform.
  • Coordinate with Customer airlines to build strong relationship that is essential for smooth operations.
  • Coordinate with Airports authorities to ensure good relationships that will upgrade business operations.
  • Follow up and take necessary action against instructional emails, SITA messages, inform all concerned for immediate action
  • Monitor closely all on sight activities such as Passenger Checking / Baggage Handling / Gate operations.
  • Reports any irregularities to Safety Coordinator at the station.
  • Prepares and submits a monthly inventory (stationery requirements) each airline to avoid any Last minute shortages.
  • Prepare staff monthly roster for the Passenger personnel.
  • Check Staff daily attendance.
  • Reply to all queries / complaint and claims received and report to the respective Managers (Passenger / Ramp Services)
  • Plan staff annual leaves.
  • Prepares a detailed monthly activity report.
  • Responsible for exercising due diligence towards Health & Safety of self & others in the organization as well as environmental protection issues.
  • Responsible for Safety & Quality of the function / Task performed.
  • Deputize for Sr. Manager / Manager for administration and / or operational function / responsibilities as and when required.
  • coordinate and interact with various government agencies (ATC, AAI, DGCA, BCAS etc.) in order to ensure smooth flight operations (Pre / Post flight)
  • Extend proper communication to staff periodically for delay and before schedule operations etc.
  • Ensure safe and secure operations and flight departure on or before schedule time in coordination with respective flight supervisors
  • Establish counter management, que management and proper boarding guidelines
  • Coordinate crew movement as per the airline specifications
  • ensure FHR is properly filled and timely signed by respective airline representative
  • With proper rostering ensure availability of adequate trained manpower at respective locations within the passenger terminal and coordinate with duty officers of other departments for the same
  • conduct staff evaluation as and when required in liaison with the respective supervisors
  • Conduct / arrange training staff as and when necessary. Handle staff grievances and complaints and other administrative issues.
  • Ensure availability of required number of staff in each area, including hiring of staff
  • Ensure and organize training and monitor training standards in accordance with company and carrier requirements
  • Ensure availability of required handling equipment
  • Ensure terminal discipline at all times
  • Monitor rostering of staff for effective cross utilization
  • Establish administrative practices and implementing cost cutting measures
  • Ensure licensing, installation and maintenance of communication facilities
  • Arrange and ensure transportation of crew and staff, where applicable
  • Liaison with carriers, authorities at the airport, OAL and handling agencies
  • Ensure that performance standards set forth in the carrier’s handling agreement are met in all respects
  • Conduct regular meetings with customer airlines for service feedback and improvements
  • Coordinate activities of the airport operations as far as flight handling is concerned and extend proper communication to staff periodically
  • Monitor flight operations including pre-flight, arrivals, departures and post-flight activities
  • Conduct briefing in advance of the day’s operations and solutions to the problems faced by the staff periodically
  • Prepare staff performance / appraisal reports as per company rules
  • Coordinate and interact with various government agencies and maintain rapport in order to ensure smooth flight operations
  • Handle staff grievances and complaints within reasonable time span
  • Handle multiple tasks to maintain optimum work output
  • Coordinate with the security / vigilance department
  • Be part of the AOCC and be able to take decisions and implement them whenever and wherever required
  • Update staff about changes and advise them about their progress periodically verbally and in writing
  • Ensure proper implementation of company policies and procedures
  • Sanction / monitor leave records of staff and check sufficient staff is available for flight requirement
  • Check on absenteeism and take necessary action to avoid discrepancies and complaints from the customer.
  • Responsible and accountable for overall quality, safety and security of operations.
  • You will be responsible and accountable to make necessary operational decisions related to safety and security matters at all times whilst on duty.
  • Perform any other function as required by the VP-CS
  • Professional Experience

  • Knowledge on Airline DCS system
  • EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

  • Bachelor / Master’s Degree in Business Administration
  • RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

  • 96-120 months in a supervisory environment, including successful management of multi-cultural teams.
  • Have demonstrated ability in preparing senior management reports and data analysis
  • Have the appropriate skill set, to set and manage priorities
  • Exceptional command over MS Office (excel), Excellent command over written and spoken English with the ability to document operational business case scenarios, develop process flow documentation.
  • PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS & BEHAVIOURS

  • Demonstrate excellent managerial and leadership skills
  • Good communicator and able to relate to all levels of staff
  • A team player and leader at handling cross-sectional teams
  • Comprehend and translate complex data and its relationship to trends and observations
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