Airport Manager - LOC FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup India 2022

Job Description

This position will be responsible of the implementation of all Travel & Transport Operations for the LOC. In order to fulfil this role, it must operationalize the strategies on the different areas that are related with Transport: movement of Teams, delegates and equipment. Transportation and installation of overlays at Venues, coordination with Government Agencies for (such as Ministry of External Affairs, Airports Authority of India, etc), coordination with Government Agencies for Visa Procedures, coordination with foreign embassies for their visa requirements and others.

Main Responsibilities

• Understand and Assist in the implementation of detailed Arrival & Departure process in all the areas under his/her responsibility.
• Execution of all Airport Operation plans for all events leading up to the main tournament (FIFA Visits, Promotional Events, etc.)
• Assist the Event Services department with all the requirements of the LOC in terms of Air Travel, Ground Transport, Visa, Customs at the Airports
• Liaise with the Airports Authorities for the day-to-day requirements of the LOC in terms of Immigration, Customs & Meet & Greet Services at the airport during the tournament.
• Implement the FIFA Requirements in the Airport Arrivals & Departure process
• Work with Central and State Government Departments for assistance from Local Traffic Police, Security, Vehicle Movements, etc.
• Work with the Airport Authorities for Airport Passes for the team of Staff & Volunteers
• The main point of contact for all the requirements at the Airports
• Manage a team of volunteers to assist at the airport for the Arrival & Departure process
• Daily updates and reports to the Assistant Director – Event Services about the state of progress in the Arrivals & Departures of Teams, VIPs, Officials, Staff, Dignitaries, etc.

Candidate Profile

• Administrator, Travel Operator, Project Manager or any other Professional that has worked on the Operations, Logistics, Transport, Competitions or Venue Management Areas in Public or Private Companies
• Two years of minimum relevant experience.
• Experience in implementing Competitions and Events.
• Experience dealing in the following areas: Transport, Logistics, Customs and Government Relations
• Capability to understand and measure the effectiveness of the policies that are put in place.
• Ability to work and find solutions under pressure
• Abilities in Negotiations and Conflict Resolutions
• Experience in Ground Transport and Air Transport movements
• Good knowledge of MS Office, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Work Experience in Sport Organisations is a Plus
• Work Experience in Government Agencies is a Plus
• Work Experience in Tours and Travel is a Plus
• Knowledge of Airline Booking Systems is a Plus
• Bachelors / Postgraduate degree in Sports Management, Operations, Logistics, Management or similar is a plus.
• Respectful attitude towards subordinates in high-pressure moments.