Working for any aviation company is both a challenge, as well as a privilege. Irrespective of the position in which you are working, you will encounter exceptional dynamism, handle diverse and specific problems and get to learn things, which no other industry can teach you. People rightfully say that whoever started once working in the aviation, will remain attracted to it forever.

The combination of challenge and privilege is even more markedly manifested at Bulgaria Air. Although relatively small in comparison to its big European and overseas competitors, the aviation company is energetically holding on to its place on the market. The dynamic and modern management style is providing opportunities for each member of the company team to demonstrate to oneself and to the others that anything is possible.

If you believe that your calling is to build a career in such a specific field as aviation, please e-mail to us your CV and a brief summary, describing your vision of your place at Bulgaria Air to the following address: jobs@air.bg even if we have not presently announced a vacancy, matching your qualifications and desires.

Job vacancies:

1. GROUND HANDLING DIRECTOR

Ref No.: FB-GH Dir 22032010

 RESPONSIBILITIES:

∙ Manages, organizes and plans the efficient running of the overall operation of all ground operations activities for the company;
∙ Negotiates contracts on behalf of the Company with handling operators based on all European airports;
∙ Provides supervision and takes quick measures for elimination of irregularities and disturbances that may occur in the course of executing the ground handling services;
∙ Ensures that all handling conforms to Civil Aviation Administration, local government agencies and all World Airways requirements and regulations as set forth in Company Manuals, ICAO and IATA standards.
∙ Interacts with respective regulatory authorities.

REQUIREMENTS:

∙ Aviation/ Technical/ Economics university degree;
∙ At least 5 years of managerial experience, preferably with an airline company and in the ground handling operations departments;
∙ Very good command of English language;
∙ Familiar with Ground Handling Agreements;
∙ Working knowledge of the normative documents of the Civil Aviation Administration and the regulations of IATA and ICAO;
∙ Effective problem-solver and decision-maker within a tight timeframe;
∙ Highly developed analytical and communication ability;
∙ Firm, assertive and confident, but non-conflict person;
∙ 24/7 availability;
∙ Computer literate.

THE COMPANY OFFERS:

∙ Attractive remuneration package;
∙ Opportunity for personal and professional advancement;
∙ Be part of the managerial team of the National air carrier.

2. HUMAN RESOURCES and ADMINISTRATION DIRECTOR

Ref No. FB-HR

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Prepares and implements the company human resources policy;
Works out staff related in-company regulations, work procedures, job descriptions, corporate conduct manual, etc.
Carries out recruitment and selection;
Organizes training and career development;
Works out remuneration, compensation and benefit system;

Manages the annual appraisal process with focus on targets achievement and rewarding;
Helps employees understand and adopt the corporate culture aims;
Striving to improve internal communication, employees’ motivation and positive work attitude;
Facilitating conflict resolution;
Carring out regular interviews with the employees for researching opinions, dis/satisfaction, attitudes, etc;
Follows the labor, health, social and tax law and state authorities' procedures and guidelines;
Manages and ensures the smooth running of the administration activities (issuance of documents, booking employess’flights, etc.) 
 

REQUIREMENTS:

University education, specialization “HR Management”, “Psychology”, “Business Administration”, “Law”;
Min 5 years of practical HR experience with a min 2 years on a managerial position;
English language proficiency;
Effective interpersonal, process and project management skills;
Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively with people at all levels of the organization and liaise with the line and executive management;
Ability to effectively resolve problems or issues in a timely manner;
Strict, persistent and highly-organised person;
Business-like attitude and behaviour.
 

THE COMPANY OFFERS:

·         Attractive remuneration package;

·         Opportunity for personal and professional advancement;

·         Be part of the managerial team of the National air carrier.

3. ROUTE MANAGER

Ref.№ FB-RMng

RESPONSIBILITIES:

 Supports development and assessment of strategic commercial framework, strategies and network design objectives;

Develops and provides leadership for analytical market research projects together with the office managers and sales agents in the country and abroad;

Suggests sets of measures – routes, aircraft types and capacity, pricing policy – for ensuring the profitability of the regular flights;

 Has active role in the process of preparation, negotiation and conclusion of commercial agreements;

Analyses the reported data and proposes measures for enhancing the effectiveness of the regular flights program.

REQUIREMENTS:

 University degree in Еconomics/ Tourism/ International Economic Relations/ Aviation or relevant;

 English language – excellent written and spoken;

 Minimum 3 years of professional experience in travel agency, airline or international company;

Competent handling of MS Office products;

 Proficient with strategic and collaborative forecasting techniques and analytical processes;

 Must be a team player;

 Must be able to work under time constraints;

 Excellent communication skills;

 Must be self motivated and be able to perform with minimal direct supervision.

 THE FOLLOWING ISSUES WILL BE CONSIDERED AS AN ADVANTAGE:

Other foreign languages;

Certificate of IATA/ UFTAA; 

Certificate for a reservation system;

Mathematical and analytical skills.

If you are interested in any of the foregoing positions, please send a CV, motivation letter and a recent photo at jobs@air.bg by entering the relevant Ref.No. in your e-mail Subject field. Please be informed that only the short-listed candidates will be contacted. The provision of personal data, enclosed in the application documents is voluntary and will be used solely for the purposes of evaluating your job application. Bulgaria Air shall not disclose personal data to third parties unless such disclosure is required under the law. All applications will be treated in strictest confidentiality.