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United Nigeria Airlines Launches Domestic Operations, Ready To Employ Personnel
The United Nigeria Airline has attested to the rapid development in Nigeria’s airline sector by launching its airline in the country. Its Airline has launched a domestic flight in Nigeria. Hence, they are looking to employ aviation personnel for its operations. This would definitely reduce unemployment drastically in the Country. Then also generate more jobs for pilots and hostesses in Nigeria.
It will operate out of the airport in Enugu, and run within southern Nigeria for now.
New Nigerian carrier, United Nigeria Airlines recently adopted the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu as its operational base.
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Current routes are; Enugu-Abuja-Enugu, Owerri-Abuja-Owerri, Enugu-Lagos-Enugu, Owerri-Lagos-Owerri, Abuja-Asaba-Abuja. Also included are 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 Airlines 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.
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
- Manages visitors – receives and directs visitors and clients
- Performs 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.
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.
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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 [email protected]
Contact information
For more information and career opportunities, please visit https://flyunitednigeria.com/career/
Phone lines: 0906-936-0202, 0809-153-4565
Email: [email protected]
