New Nigerian carrier, United Nigeria Airline recently adopted the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, as its hub as it concludes arrangements to debut with domestic flights.
Current routes are; Enugu-Abuja-Enugu, Owerri-Abuja-Owerri, Enugu-Lagos-Enugu, Owerri-Lagos-Owerri, Abuja-Asaba-Abuja, Port Harcourt-Lagos-Port Harcourt and Port Harcourt-Abuja-Port Harcourt.
The airline is offering young professionals in Nigeria opportunities to work in the aviation industry.
United Nigeria Airline is recruiting for the following positions:
Driver
Responsibilities
- Transporting staff and goods on official assignments.
- Picking up staff, office purchases or other administrative errands.
- Ensuring that vehicles are always ready for use.
- Carrying out vehicle maintenance checks and arranging for vehicle repairs when necessary.
- Driving a variety of vehicles, including cars, buses and trucks when necessary
- Provides strong movement support to the line manager as to achieve the overall goal of the company.
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Qualification and experience
- Relevant educational qualifications are WAEC, SSCE, GCE, OND, NCE, etc.
- Must have a valid driver’s license
- At least one (1) year driving experience
- FAAN air side driving certificate will be added advantage
- Minimum of 3 years airport driving experience
- 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 good communication and interpersonal skills
- Must be proficient in the use of GPS devices
Office Assistant
Responsibilities
- Handles Telephones – answers, screens and transfers inbound phone calls
- Handles visitors – receives and directs visitors and clients
- Handles general clerical duties including photocopying, fax and mailing
- Resolves administrative problems and inquiries
- Provides strong support to the direct supervisor as to achieve the overall goal of the company.
Qualification and experience
- OND (any discipline) or WAEC, previous experience as a Secretary or Office Assistant is an added advantage.
- Preferably under the age of 30 years with a minimum of 1 year work experience
- Must be able to multi-task
- Excellent communication skills, interpersonal skills and customer service oriented
- Knowledge of operation of standard office equipment & clerical and administrative procedures
- Strong organizational skills and time management skills
- Strong research and problem-solving skills
- Good knowledge of principles and practices of basic office management
Baggage handler
Responsibilities
- Supervises and coordinates all baggage, cargo and mails at the station.
- Receives all checked – in baggage at the check -in counter
- Sends and sorts out checked -in baggage into the baggage trolleys
- Ensures out-movement of the baggage to the aircraft for loading after due identification by the respective passengers.
- Ensures safe movement of arrival baggage from the aircraft to baggage hall for passenger identification
- Provides strong support to the Passenger Services Staff as to achieve the overall goal of the company.
Qualification and experience
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Relevant educational qualifications are OND, GCE, NCE, WAEC etc.
- Must have experience on baggage handling of not less than 2 years
- Must always be smart and vigilant
- Knowledgeable on Dangerous Goods
- Must be a team player
Station manager
Responsibilities
- Oversees all aspects of the station’s operations ensuring safe, punctual, efficient and smooth operations.
- Assumes direct responsibility for Station Agents, Customer Service Agents, Security Staff, Ticketing and Reservation Officers, Dispatchers, Ramp Agents, Drivers, Catering Officers, Check- in 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.
- Provides strong support to the Line Manager as to achieve the overall goal of the company.
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Qualification and experience
- BSC or HND in any field of study
- Minimum of 4 years’ experience as a station manager
- Knowledge of Nig. CARs
- Knowledge of any GDS, VIDECOM experience will be added advantage
- Knowledge of Ground Handling Operations will be of advantage
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Must be a team player and have good analytical skills
Catering supervisor
Responsibilities
- Focuses on the sustenance of corporate branding in the areas of in-flight services and packaging and safety of beverages and meals.
- Supervises and trains Cabin and Galley staff on food handling.
- Produces the standard operating manual/procedures for food safety standard.
- Ensures a standard quality assurance program is in place.
- Coordinates all catering activities from the kitchen to delivery into the aircraft.
- Formulates policies relating to food safety management for the company.
- Provides strong support to the Line Manager as to achieve the overall goal of the company.
Qualification and experience
- BSc or HND in Catering & Hotel Management, or any other discipline.
- Experience in Airline Catering Services
- NCAA recognized Certification in Catering.
- 5 -10 years cumulative aviation catering experience
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Strong culinary skills and decision-making skills
Catering officer
Responsibilities
- Assists the Catering Manager in all catering activities from the kitchen to delivery into the aircraft.
- Prepares Daily, Weekly and Monthly Inventory List for the Catering Department activities
- Ensures the adherence to standard operating manual/procedures for food safety standard.
- Ensures the standard quality assurance program is in the Catering Department.
- Follows up on vendors and suppliers to ensure that inventories are always in place
- Ensures safety and proper maintenance of catering equipment
- Provides strong support to the Line Manager as to achieve the overall goal of the company.
Qualification and experience
- BSc, HND or OND in Catering & Hotel Management, Food & Nutrition, Home Economics or any other discipline.
- 1-5 years cumulative aviation catering experience required.
- Experience in Airline Catering Services will be an added advantage
- NCAA recognized Certification in Catering.
- Strong culinary skills & good record keeping skills
Employment Type: Full Time for all jobs.
Location: Lagos, Enugu, Abuja, Owerri, Benin, Asaba, Port Harcourt, Warri
Note: Lagos and Abuja for only catering officer and catering supervisor position.
Deadline: 5th October 2020
If you are interested in joining United Nigeria Airline, please send CV and cover letter for application to careers@flyunitednigeria.com
United Nigeria Airline Contact information
For more information and career opportunities, please visit https://flyunitednigeria.com/career/
Phone lines: 0906-936-0202, 0809-153-4565
Email: info@flyunitednigeria.com
Email: customerservice@flyunitednigeria.com
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Source: Fly United Nigeria
