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Job Summary

• Conducts the procurement of parts, spares, tools and goods for UNA.
• Conduct procurement activities to ensure that spare parts are procured under the optimal conditions for UNA and from reliable sources, as well as participate in the development and maintenance of procurement policies and procedures.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Responsible for Ordering and procurement of aircraft spare parts materials, tools and equipment. Participate in financial evaluations of aircraft spare parts, required vendor correspondence and contract preparation etc.
• Responsible for sourcing, vendor selection and evaluation of negotiable terms and conditions, placing purchase orders, screening and approving invoices charges related to the purchase of materials, spares, tools and equipment
• Implement & follow up with the foreign and local requisitions for aircraft spare parts, tools & equipment supplies within the approved budgets and ensure on-time delivery with the minimum costs for all items within purchasing cycle.
• Coordinate with the stores and the engineering departments to maintain the optimum level of inventory based on the review of aircraft spare parts and below-minimum order reports on a regular basis.
• Ensure immediate and adequate response to AOG-related issues
• Repair Order Management – follow up with the repair agency for completing the job and return the component to UNA at the earliest possible time and best price. Work towards reducing the turnaround time.
• Participate in the development of procurement policies and procedures based on theeffective procurement policy of UNA business needs and any relevant external regulations.
• Prepare and maintain the preferred vendors’ lists to ensure that aircraft spare parts are procured from the best offer providers and within the optimal time frame.
• Negotiate prices and terms of conditions for the aircraft spare parts to be procured to ensure that UNA’s interests are best represented and the best offers are received.
• Ensure the delivery of aircraft spare parts purchased as well as liaise with vendors to resolve any logistics-related issues.
• Check that any initiated requests for procurements are in line with the approved unit budgets (or are approved) or facilitate the approval process.
• Document transactions on the WINAIR system and ensure proper controls and approvals are in place.
• Document a transparent purchase ordering process for aircraft spare parts and equipment including requisitions and approvals.
• Respond to quotes from Vendors and ensure quotes are sent within agreed timeframes.
  Conduct follow-ups on orders that are carried out and parts received.
• Negotiating and administering warranty and customer support agreements with OEM’s and vendors.
• Controlling of all shipping and transportation i, customs clearance and collection from cargo bonds of materials from vendors and overhaul agencies to UNA
• Enhance manpower capabilities with the procurement unit and increase their skills
• Assisting in the evaluation and costing and of the introduction of new aircraft and equipment and liaise directly with aircraft manufacturers and Buyer Furnished
  Equipment (BFE) suppliers;
• Assisting in the evaluation and costing of the introduction of second-hand aircraft
• Assisting in the evaluation and costing of the return of aircraft off-lease;
• Report and channel all problems and challenges encountered in the course of work to the Director of Engineering & Maintenance for further directive.
• Perform such other duties as assigned by the Director of Engineering & Maintenance.

Job Attribute Required Skills

•  Excellent command of English
• Good understanding of AOG’s implication to Airline operation
• Very good awareness of Airline operations including projects and initiatives
• Good Negotiation and procurement skills
• Seasoned judgement and the ability to set priorities and make decisions.
• Demonstrated capability to work with people and efficiently manage workloads under
  time pressure.

Experience & Qualification

• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or related Engineering field with at least 5 years’ experience in Aircraft spare parts Procurement in Airlines or MRO.
• Degree in Business Administration or related field with at least 7 years of experience in Aircraft spare parts Procurement in Airlines or MRO
• Good exposure to Aircraft Spares and Material Procurement in Airlines or MRO
• Experienced in setting up a Functional Procurement Team/Department, establishing workflows, and operating procedures.
• Post Graduate Degree will be an added advantage

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Job Summary

• The Station Manager is to ensure on-time performance of all domestic, Regional and international flights, transit passenger, baggage, cargo and aircraft activities with the highest standard of service and efficiencyrendered to passengers and customers of the airlines with safety, security and on-time departure being top priority.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Oversees all aspects of the station’s operations ensuring safe, punctual, efficient and smooth operations.
• Assumes direct responsibility for his Station Agents, Customer Service Agent, Security Staff,
• Ticketing and Reservation Officers, Dispatcher, Ramp Agent, Driver, and Catering Officer) Checkin Agent and Baggage Handlers etc)
• Directs all activities related to Station Operations and Coordinates all functions to ensure superior customer service, operational integrity, and positive employee relations.
• Develops schedules ensuring cost compliance and allocating needed resources
• Ensures customer service representatives are fully trained, and knowledgeable and provide superior customer service.
• Ensures compliance with all UNA Ground Operation Manuals, Load Manuals, Station Manuals and other documents relevant to the management of the station.
• Ensures compliance with International, Federal, State and Local Aviation Regulations
• Identifies and manages station problems, investigates and provides recommendations for operational efficiency for Management
• Makes yearly plans and budgets for the station. Negotiates and manages airport-specific contracts, and quotations and follows up service compliance in accordance with the existing contracts.
• Initiates service recovery efforts in the event of operations irregularities in cooperation with Operational Dispatch.
• Verifies and approves all station-related invoices and reports any mistakes accordingly.
• Involves in station staff recruitment, initiatives disciplinary hearings, training, development and motivational exercises for station staff
• Provides leadership and guidance to the ground handling agents and UNA staff
• Represents UNA at all Airport related functions, and meetings and liaise with the airport authority and governmental offices.
• Ensures company brand and values compliance
• Ensures weekly meetings with the station team
• Ensures team in the station
• Complete quarterly and annual appraisal and staff assessment and make recommendations and submit to the HR Dept.
• Maintain excellent relationships with Aviation Authorities-NCAA, FAAN, NAMA and NIMET and others-bankers, hotels, car hires etc submit to FAAN, NAMA, and NCAA all relevant official documents required by regulation.
• Performs any other duties that may be assigned by management from time to time.

Job Attribute Required Skills

• Strong customer service skills
• Knowledge of Nig.CARs
• Knowledge of Ground Handling Operations will be of advantage especially dangerous goods,
• IATA etc.
• Ability to develop working partnerships with all departments and other airlines at the airport
• Analytical and forward-looking
• Technical expertise – mastery of job-related knowledge, skills and abilities
• Adaptability
• Persuasive
• Team player
• Anticipation and prioritization abilities
• Must be very meticulous with eyes for details.
• Must have Leadership and motivational skills
• Directing and developing staff
• Relationship-building skills
• Interpersonal skills

Experience & Qualification

• HND or B.Sc. in any discipline
• A higher degree will be an added advantage.
• Must be able to work late hours and multi-task.
• A minimum of three to four (3-4) years’ experience in this role or related capacity.
• Must be comfortable working under extreme pressure
• Must be smart enough to take critical decisions within very short time limit.

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Job Summary

• The Office Assistant shall provide support to managers and employees, assisting in daily office needs and managing the company’s general administrative activities which include making travel and meeting arrangements, preparing reports and maintaining appropriate filing systems.
• Cleaning the office and its environment, keeping the office neat and tidy

Duties/Responsibilities

• Handles visitors – receives and directs visitors and clients
• Handles general clerical duties including photocopying, fax and mailing
• Archives/Files – maintains electronic and hard copy filing system
• Retrieves documents from filing system
• Handles requests for information and data in conjunction with HR Officer
• Resolves administrative problems and inquiries
• Prepares written responses to routine inquiries
• Prepares documents including correspondence, reports, drafts, memos and emails
• Schedules and coordinates meetings, appointments and travel arrangements for managers or supervisors
• Prepares agendas for meetings and other meeting schedules
• Records, compiles, transcribes and distributes minutes of meetings
• Opens, sorts and distributes incoming correspondence
• Maintains office supply inventories
• Coordinates the maintenance of office equipment
• Coordinates and maintains records for staff, telephones, parking and petty cash

Job Attribute Required Skills

• Excellent knowledge of Computer and Internet savvy
• Excellent Communication skills both written and verbal
• Good interpersonal skills and customer service oriented
• Knowledge of operation of standard office equipment.
• Knowledge of clerical and administrative procedures and systems such as filing and record keeping
• Strong organizational skills including planning and prioritizing
• Good information gathering and monitoring
• Strong problem assessment and problem-solving skills
• Good knowledge of principles and practices of basic office management
• Ability to work under pressure without showing signs of distress
• Able to pay attention to details

Experience & Qualification

• Good SSCE certificate, OND (any discipline), previous experience as a Secretary or Office Assistant is an added advantage.
• Must be able to work late hours and odd times.
• Must be good able to multitask
• Preferably under the age of 30 years with a minimum of 1 year work experience

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Job Summary

• The Baggage Handler will be in charge of baggage, cargo and mails.
• He/she will report to the Station
• Manager and is assigned the responsibility of exercising efficient and effective handling of all the baggage, cargo and mails on all United Nigeria Airlines flights.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Supervising and coordinating all baggage, cargo and mails at the station.
• Receiving all checked – in baggage at the check -in counter
• Send and sort out of checked -in baggage into the baggage trolleys
• Ensure movement out of the baggage to the aircraft for loading after due identification by the respective Bonafede         passenger
• The movement of arrival baggage from the aircraft to baggage hall for passenger identification
• Supervise baggage services such as Lost & Found
• Being vigilant at assigned location/duty post
• Pay attention to baggage questioning to passenger
• Handle passenger baggage with care, not to drag or throw baggage
• Report any suspected Dangerous Goods in any passenger baggage
• Make sure the excess baggage charge corresponds to the weight
• Ensure baggage are tracked and processed on flights
• Ensure correct baggage tagging/labeling
• Report and bring to notice of the passenger discrepancies as per baggage condition and weight

Job Attribute Required Skills

• Must have experience on baggage handling of not less than 2 years
• Must be smart and vigilant on his/her duty post
• Must be knowledgeable on Dangerous Goods
• Ability to work as a team

Experience & Qualification

• Relevant educational qualifications are WAEC, SSCE, GCE, OND, NCE etc.

Physical Requirements

• May be required to work late hours
• Must be physically fit and agile
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

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Job Summary

• Protection/guarding of lives (staff, aircraft, equipment, valuables facilities, documents, baggage (checked), mail, cargo, etc.) at the Airport.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Assist in prevention of crime including sabotage and acts of unlawful interference, etc.
• Apprehension of offenders in collaboration with other authorities.
• Patrolling the beats and report to the supervisor.
• Recording of ad-hoc duty calls’ procedures and their execution during duty hours.
• Guarding of the aircraft at the apron.
• Recording of incident reports.
• Ensuring that passengers’ baggage is not tampered with.
• Escorting arriving passengers’ baggage from the aircraft to the baggage hall for offloading.
• Carryout secondary screening for the airline.
• Preservation of station dairies and other vital security documents.
• Preventing access of unauthorized persons to the restricted areas.
• Manning such areas as required by Standard Operating Procedures.
• Searching and keeping record of regular movement.
• Processing of firearms for security agents travelling on board our aircraft.
• Ensuring that catering items going on board our aircraft are subjected to necessary security checks.

Job Attribute Required Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to follow and act on instructions.
• Ability to observe and be aware of safety procedures at all times.
• Ability to work quickly and accurately, even under pressure.
• Must be reliable and honest.
• Must have good vision and normal colour vision.
• Ability to be able to prioritise workloads.
• Must be able to think quickly when dealing with problems.
• Have some mechanical skills, to operate equipment and machinery.

Experience & Qualification

• OND/HND or equivalent.
• At least two years related experience required.

Physical Requirements

• Good level of fitness and physical strength
• May be required to work late shifts
• Must be able to lift up heavy items at times.

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Job Summary

• The Driver shall be responsible for driving staff on official assignments and delivering packages to clients in a timely manner, working on nights and weekends and ensuring that vehicles are always ready for use, among other duties.
• The Driver will be in charge of driving, maintenance, cleanliness and safety of the office vehicle & will be assigned the responsibility of exercising efficient and effective handling of the office vehicle.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Transporting Staff and goods on official assignments, especially around the airports and environs. hotels and vice versa.
• Carrying out vehicle maintenance checks.
• Maintaining high personal hygiene including wearing well maintained official uniform
• Delivering messages and packages in a timely manner.
• Picking up staff, office purchases or other administrative needs.
• Utilizing navigation apps to find the most optimal route.
• Interacting with staff and the public in a professional conduct.
• Working at odd times and on weekends.
• Maintaining an organized travel schedule.
• Ensuring that vehicles have sufficient fuel and are always ready for use.
• Arranging for vehicle repairs when necessary.
• Updating monthly vehicle log book and other records.
• Driving a variety of vehicles, including cars, buses and trucks when necessary
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the Station Manager from time to time.

Job Attribute Required Skills

• Must have extensive knowledge of the operating local area
• Must be physically fit to be able to lift objects
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Must have knowledge of dangerous goods and how to handle them
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills
• Must have a high sense of punctuality
• Must be a good team player
• Good verbal communication
• Must be proficient in the use of GPS devices

Experience & Qualification

• Relevant educational qualifications are WAEC, SSCE, GCE, OND, NCE etc.
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Not less than one (1) year driving experience

Physical Requirements

• May be required to work late hours
• Must be physically fit and agile
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

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Job Summary

• The Customer service/ticketing agent provides all necessary help and support to passengers as required, which may include check in, baggage processing, reservations and ticketing, boarding of flights, provide special passenger assistance, handle customer complaints and other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Assists in the daily workflow of the department.
• Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations.
• Handles customer enquiries and complaints in accordance with company policy.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Assisting customers through all procedures related to arrivals & departures by completing the following activities:
• Making reservations across the counter.
• Selling of tickets & excess baggage allowance.
• Checking in customers by maintaining a high level of check-in procedures by always being professional, courteous and smiling.
• Assist passengers as needed through arrival and check in processes including support for
• passengers with special requirements such as unaccompanied minors (UM), VIP
• passengers and passengers needing wheelchair assistance.
• Responding to all customer queries over the phone.
• Ensuring that all customers are onboard for a smooth and on-time departure.
• On arrival into a destination, to assist with any arrival issues that may arise including:
• Damaged or missing baggage complaints. Completing all necessary reports where this is the case.
• Comply to United Nigeria Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Maintain the highest standards of safety and security at all times
• Other responsibilities assigned by management that pertain to overall customer experience whilst on the ground

Job Attribute Required Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent sales and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Experience & Qualification

• Minimum of HND or Bachelor’s degree
• At least three years related experience required.
• Current customer service or customer relation management certification preferred

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of standing, sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times