Planning Supervisor

Since 2020, Almaty International Airport has become a part of the Turkish holding company TAV Airports.

TAV Airports provides comprehensive services in all areas of airport operations and is present in 108 airports in 29 countries. TAV Airports Holding, part of the ADP Group (France), is part of the leading global airport management platform.

Our vsion is to be an innovative and leading airport operation company in our target regions: Europe, Russia & CIS, Middle East, Africa and India.

Our mission is to create maximum value for all airport stakeholders through our customer-centric management approach.

Job Purpose:
To oversee the planning team, ensuring efficient and high-quality planning services for ground handling operations. Responsible for resource allocation, work schedule approval, and compliance with company policies and international regulations. Supervises the execution of plans and ensures alignment with operational needs.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Team Management and Supervision:

• Lead the planning team (specialists) in preparing and finalizing periodic work plans and schedules.
• Review and approve team-prepared schedules, ensuring they align with operational demands.
• Coordinate with the Ground Handling Director to address scheduling and resource challenges.

Operational Oversight:

• Monitor adherence to approved schedules and resolve deviations promptly.
• Oversee real-time adjustments to schedules based on operational changes, such as flight delays or unexpected staff shortages.

Reporting and Analytics:

• Prepare detailed reports on resource utilization, schedule compliance, and key performance indicators for the department director.
• Analyze trends and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.

Compliance and Coordination:

• Ensure schedules comply with labor laws and aviation standards.
• Liaise with HR and operational teams to address leave management, training schedules, and regulatory updates.

Team Development:

• Provide coaching and training opportunities for planning specialists.
• Promote adherence to the company’s ethical standards and operational excellence principles.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years in a similar supervisory or planning role in ground handling or related industries.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Aviation Management, or a related field.
• Knowledge of Kazakh, Russian and English is required on Advanced level
• Proficiency in resource planning software and advanced MS Office skills (MS Excel - advanced level is a must)

What do we offer you?

• Work schedule of 5/2 from 8 AM to 5 PM
• Employment in accordance with the Labor Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan
• Annual paid leave of 24 calendar days, increasing to 28 days depending on work experience
• Medical insurance after Probation period
• Transportation provided on 13 routes
• Corporate meals
• Team building activities, training, and opportunities for career growth
• Year-end bonus based on performance results

Almaty International Airport ensures equal opportunities for every applicant, excluding any form of discrimination based on: race, color, gender, religion, language, marital status, sexual orientation, political opinion, ethnicity, health, disability, family obligations, trade union activity, or age.