| Air Vanuatu (Operations) Limited | 
|  | Industry: | 
|  | Transport (motor vehicles, planes, ships) | 
|  | Location: | 
|  | Port Vila, Vanuatu | 
|  | Job Hours: | 
|  | Not Stated | 
|  | Due Date: | 
|  | Job Description: | 
|  | Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ni-Vanuatu candidates who meet minimum qualification requirements to apply for the position of | 
|  | Chief Executive Officer of Air Vanuatu Operations Limited. | 
|  |  | 
|  | The position will be based at Air Vanuatu House, Port Vila and will report directly to the Board of Directors. | 
|  | Air Vanuatu is the National Carrier of the Republic of Vanuatu and plays a pivotal role in supporting national development, particularly tourism. | 
|  | As such, the CEO position has an extreme level of responsibility in providing necessary leadership in the daily management of the airline. | 
|  | The successful candidate will manage the business through an essential restructuring program, whilst maintaining the airline’s core values of Safety, | 
|  | Efficiency, Quality, Service, Reputation and Financial responsibility. | 
|  | It is also essential to continue to enhance aggressive cost reduction and revenue enhancement strategies. Commencement salary and employment conditions to be discussed at interview. | 
|  | Criteria: | 
|  | - A Tertiary qualification in the area of Business Management, with a particular focus on tourism or a related discipline; A Minimum of 10 years experience in executive management of a large business or | 
|  | customer focused enterprise. A comprehensive and sound understanding of business finance | 
|  | - Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Ability to represent both the airline and country at all levels of Government here and abroad Ability to lead and motivate a small management team for | 
|  | successful business outcomes; A Proven ability to quickly evaluate and implement a best cost benefit restructures | 
|  | - Be of the highest ethical standards and demonstrate adherence to the Leadership codes and all aspects of good governance, Vanuatu law and Aviation protocols; A full and thorough understanding of all | 
|  | aspects of aviation, both internally and internationally; Ability to hold the airline’s A.O.C. (Airline Operators Certificate), as an approved person through CMV requirements | 
|  | - Ability to hold Passport, Drivers License and Airside access, including passes in Criminal History Checks and politically motivated behavior checks, persons of interest checks and all other aviation security | 
|  | checks as deemed appropriate; Be in a state of good health and sound mind, and able to work a variety of hours to match business requirements; Cultural awareness and sensitivity to differences both here | 
|  | and abroad | 
|  | - Regularly prepare and deliver a variety of Financial, Operational and Strategic reports to the Board of Directors, and Shareholders where appropriate. Ancillary Qualifications (desired but not essential); | 
|  | Developed Business relationships with other carriers and industry partners, Broad understanding of IATA, ICAO and IOSA. | 
|  | Salary: | 
|  | Not Stated | 
|  | Language: | 
|  | Bislama, English, French | 
|  | ____________________________________________________________________ | 
|  | How To Apply: | 
|  | All applications should be marked “Private and Confidential” and forwarded to the addresses below | 
|  | Contact Name: | 
|  | The Secretary | 
|  | Phone: | 
|  | Fax: +678 23250 | 
|  | Email: | 
|  | recruitment@airvanuatu.com | 
|  | Address: | 
|  | Board of Directors, Air Vanuatu (Operations) Limited, P.O Box 148 Port Vila, Vanuatu | 
|  | Website: | 
| ____________________________________________________________________ | 
| Source: | 
|  | 28-Nov-09 | Daily Post (Weekender) | 
 
