Deputy Managing Director

Objectives of this role

•  Collaborate with Managing Director in setting and driving organizational vision, operations strategy, and hiring levels;
• Translate strategy into actionable steps for growth, implementing organization-wide goal setting, performance management, and annual operations planning;
• Oversee company operations and employee productivity, building a highly inclusive culture that ensures team members can thrive and that organizational goals are met;
• Ensure effective recruiting, onboarding, professional development, performance management, and retention
• Ensure compliance with national and local business regulations, and take appropriate action when necessary.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze internal operations and identify areas for process enhancement;
• Implement business strategies and plans that align with the short- and long-term objectives developed in tandem with CEO;
• Oversee operations, HR, and accounting, and partner with CEO in sales management so that sufficient investment capital can be budgeted for near-term growth targets;
• Plan and strategize opportunities to maintain and expand domestic and global route network;
• Manage capital investments and expenses aggressively to ensure that the company achieves targets for growth and profitability;
• Monitor performance with tracking software and take corrective measures when necessary, and prepare detailed updates and forecasts; and
• Build and maintain trusting relationships with key customers, clients, partners, and stakeholders.
• Drive the development of new lines of business including cargo.

Required skills and qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree or Equivalent in airline management, airways science management, aerospace, operations or engineering subject
• Ten or more years of experience in executive leadership roles.
• Excellent leadership skills, with steadfast resolve and personal integrity.
• Understanding of advanced business planning and regulatory issues.
• Solid grasp of data analysis and performance metrics.
• Ability to diagnose problems quickly and foresee potential issues.