AIRPORT DUTY OFFICER - JEDDAH

To oversee various customer handling areas of airport operations ensuring highest standard of service and following safe & secure working procedures.

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  Oversee all customer handling areas Viz. Check-in, Departure Gate, Transit & Arrival. Ensure all functions are accurately and promptly carried out by company staff as well as Handling Agent Staff to the highest degree of standard.

• Assign pre-flight duties to all staff and conduct de-briefing to discuss the discrepancies.

• Direct Check-in staff in handling passengers for any irregularities, invalid documents etc.

• Direct Check-in staff in dealing excess baggage charges. Make decisions regarding charging and waiving of charges.

• In case of Denied Boarding, guide check-in staff and deal passengers. Ensure updating SSCI for downgrading or offloading customers.

• Establish and maintain good working relationships with customs, immigration, security, police, medical, cargo, ground transport, catering, duty free, courier companies, tour operators and other airline staff.

• Ensure that Company Policy and local policies for handling delayed services are followed and that delayed passengers are given all assistance during such delays.

• Ensure that the handling agents output is according to company standards and in accordance with the agreed contract.

• Ensure strict adherence of company safety and security standards.

• Ensure Company Regulations are being followed with regard to lost/found/damaged baggage and that the time factor in this connection is not exceeded.

• Ensure that staff on shift, wear company uniform to the required standard.

• Ensure that adequate stock level of all stationery and supervises distribution there of.

• Ensure quality service to V.I.Ps, unaccompanied children etc. in areas of arrival, departure and during transits. Coordinate with Lounge staff.

• Communicate with Duty Manager / Airport Manager to upgrade A/C equipment if necessary in terms of over sales etc…

• Liaise with Airport Support Unit/WWCC for VCRS (Virtual Coupon Records) updates in case of misconnections involving rerouting.

• Monitor catering figures and update catering unit well ahead to prevent wastage.

• Carry out any other tasks or duties as assigned by Airport Manager.

• Encourage GHA (Ground Handling Aent) staff to sell more ancillaries and generate revenue.

• Brief the DMs/APM (Airport Duty Manager/Airport Manager) regarding shortfall of the GHAs on daily basis.

• Monitor the ramp activities.

• Review the GSRs (Ground Safety Reports) and discuss with APM for appropriate action.

OND or equivalent.

Minimum 5 years of relevant experience.