Assistant Transport Manager

Job Purpose

Support transportation and fleet operations to ensure timely, safe, and compliant delivery of flight catering services while maintaining high fleet availability and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily transport operations and flight catering deliveries.
• Manage deployment of high-lift trucks, refrigerated vans, and other fleet vehicles.
• Monitor On-Time Performance (OTP) and address operational delays.
• Supervise drivers and transport staff, ensuring compliance with safety and airport regulations.
• Coordinate vehicle maintenance and repairs to maximize fleet availability.
• Monitor fuel consumption, vehicle utilization, and transport costs.
• Ensure compliance with BCAS, airport, and airside safety requirements.
• Maintain driver licenses, ADPs, permits, and operational records.
• Liaise with airline representatives, airport authorities, and ground handling teams.
• Monitor GPS tracking systems and ensure vehicle movement control.
• Support audits, inspections, and incident investigations.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Automobile Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Logistics, or a related field.
• 5-10 years of experience in transport, fleet, logistics, or aviation operations.
• Prior supervisory experience in fleet or transport management preferred.
• Knowledge of airside operations and aviation catering will be an advantage.

IT Knowledge

• Fleet Management Systems and GPS Tracking.
• MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint).
• SAP knowledge preferred.

Language

• Fluent in English and Hindi.