Job Description

JOB PURPOSE & SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• CSSE will be responsible to 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 the respective flight supervisors.
• Establish counter management, queue 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 roistering ensure availability of adequate trained manpower at respective locations within the passenger terminal and coordinate with duty officers of other departments for the same.
• Provide staff information to the Duty Manager for their evaluation.
• Handle staff grievances and complaints and other administrative issues which need not be escalated.
• Ensure adequate availability ofstaff in each functional area.
• Ensure availability of required handling equipment.
• Ensure staff follows procedures as per training rendered
• Ensure terminal discipline at all times.
• Monitor roistering ofstaff for effective cross utilization.
• Arrange and ensure transportation of crew and staff, where applicable.
• Liaison with carriers, Authorities at the airport, OAL and handling agencies.
• Ensure that the performance standards set forth in the carrier's handling agreement are met in all respects.
• Contact customer airlines for their feedback.
• Coordinate the activities of the airport operations as far as flight handling is concerned and extend proper communication to staff periodically.
• Monitor the flight operations including pre-flight, arrivals, and departure and post flight activities.
• Conduct briefing in advance of the day's operations and solutions to the problems faced by the staff periodically.
• Assist the Duty Manager in staff appraisal reports as per company rules.
• Encourage staff involvement for constant operations improvement.
• Handle staff grievances and complaints within a reasonable time span and escalate to Duty Manager wherever required.
• Handle multiple tasks to maintain optimum work output.
• 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.
• Allocate staff as per airline requirement
• Brief the team on special instructions and distribute the duties
• Ensure necessary stationery and documents for flight handling
• Ensure flight number, destination and time are displayed correctly
• Ensure filing of flight documents Ensure Special Handling
• Ensure Check in Counter
• Conduct pre-flight and post flight briefing
• Assist and guide team/staff when facing difficulty in handling passengers
• Processstandby passengers, interline passengers, upgrading and passengers require special handling
• Coordinate between boarding, counters, arrivals, MHB staff
• Ensure boarding and gate function
• Sort out discrepancies like duplicate check-in, immigration cases, missing passengers, seat duplicating etc.
• Meet the Airline representative and take briefing.
• Take charge of flights assigned in Passenger Service Operations.
• Allocate the staff as per Airline requirement.
• Conduct pre-flight briefing and ensure that his subordinates are conversant with the standing regulations and procedures.
• Ensure that each passenger is handled according to precision timing and procedures as per airlines standards. Assist and guide Customer service agent I and agent II facing difficulty in handling passengers.
• Process standby passengers, interline passengers, upgrading and other passengers that require special handling.
• Ensure staff verify validity of flight coupons and reconcile tickets with the passenger load.
• Coordinate between boarding control, Counters, Arrivals, MHB staff, boarding gate staff.
• Sort out discrepancies and last minute requests at the counter and gate (e.g. duplicate check in,immigration cases, seat duplication, missing passengers, upgrading and seat change etc.,)
• Ensure complete the Check - In Control Form or Gate Report, recording in detail any incident and action taken.
• Update self with the changes / update – Airline wise.
• Recording incidents and action taken
• Responsible for housekeeping and cleanliness of work area
• Perform any other duties as assigned by his superiors.
• Responsible and accountable for overall quality, safety and security of operations in the assigned area of work.
• Responsible for reporting to his supervisors’ occurrences, events, violations and acts that may affect safety, security and company reputation.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors/Master’s Degree or, Equivalent.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 36 Months of experience in Aviation industry out of which at least 1 year should be at CSSE level.
• Extensive hands-on experience and training in Flight and Ground Operations
• Passenger Services Airline Administration Dealing with Airports and other authorities.
• Knowledge of Airport Safety & Security Regulations especially Terminal operations including DGR,IATA, ICAO BCAS requirements.
• Thorough knowledge of GHA, IATA Regulations, Airport Handling Standards.
• Willingness to work in night shifts and extended hours.
• Excellent command over spoken and written English.
• Adequate knowledge of computers.
• Sense of responsibility towards customer needs and expectations.
• Motivational and leadership qualities.

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS & BEHAVIOURS

• Demonstrate excellent supervisory and leadership skills
• Good communicator and able to relate to all levels ofstaff with excellent interpersonal skills
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Individual with high energy levels. Ability to lead a diverse team and display leadership skills
• While handling cross-sectional team.
• Ability to think logically, in addition to managing operational pressure
• A problem solver, with the ability to make quick decisions based on available facts.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor and a young and dynamic group of talent.
• Ability to understand and interpret customer airlines operational manuals
• Ability to work in teams, whilst displaying a high degree of motivation, enthusiasm and commitment

Location: Cochin

• Graduate in any subject
• Age Limit: Not more than 35 years.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Aviation Industry and minimum 1 year in the Customer Service role.
• Staff who are currently working at the Airport would be an added advantage.

Note to all Applicants

• Incomplete applications will be disregarded.
• Passport issued on or after 2018 and latest Police Clearance Certificate from Superintendent of police (Rural)/ Police Commissioner (City)
• Eligible & Interested candidates to send their CV.
• For any further assistance please contact: +91 9137671350
• Closing date for applications is 5th September 2022.

Skills Required

• Customer Service
• Aviation