Nominated Person Ground Operations - 100%

Chair Airlines seeks a Senior Nominated Person for Ground Operations in Zürich to lead the department, ensure regulatory compliance, and manage cargo and ground handling services.

The company operates as a modern Swiss carrier connecting major hubs with popular destinations. This senior role is responsible for the overall leadership, safety, and efficiency of ground operations, reporting directly to the Accountable Manager while managing budgets and service providers across the network.

Responsibilities

• Provide full leadership and strategic development for the Ground Operations department.
• Guarantee that all ground activities meet safety, efficiency, and legal standards set by EASA, ICAO, IATA, FOCA, and national bodies.
• Maintain technical oversight of ground processes, ensuring alignment with GOM, OM-A, and OMM documentation.
• Drive continuous improvements in operational workflows to enhance quality, safety, punctuality, and efficiency.
• Serve as the Cargo Manager, overseeing COMAIL operations, cargo acceptance, handling, and strict adherence to dangerous goods regulations.
• Manage, monitor, and evaluate Ground Handling Service Providers to ensure consistent compliance at all network stations.
• Hold budgetary responsibility for the entire Ground Operations division.
• Advise the Accountable Manager on operational performance, safety, compliance, resource allocation, and long-term strategy.

Requirements

• Solid understanding of European and Swiss aviation laws, including EASA and FOCA rules, alongside ICAO and IATA standards.
• Deep expertise in airline ground operations processes and daily workflows.
• Proven experience implementing and managing Safety, Compliance, and Security Management Systems.
• Several years of leadership experience within Ground Operations, preferably in an airline or similar aviation setting.
• Strong professional network within the Zurich airport ecosystem and familiarity with local operational stakeholders.
• Minimum five years in Airline Operations, with at least two years in a managerial or leadership capacity.
• Legal eligibility to work in Switzerland, including Swiss citizenship, EU/EFTA status, or a valid work permit.

What the company offers

• Join an international team that encourages openness, innovation, and a culture of continuous improvement.
• A role that actively values self-initiative, creativity, and entrepreneurial thinking.
• A competitive salary package aligned with market standards, complemented by modern employment conditions and tailored employee benefits.

About the company

Chair Airlines is a young, modern Swiss carrier dedicated to high quality standards and guest satisfaction. The company fosters a collaborative work environment built on team spirit, mutual respect, and reliability, connecting Switzerland with key holiday and city destinations across Europe and North Africa.

• High quality standards are central to the airline's identity.
• The workplace emphasizes collaboration that brings joy to daily tasks.
• Team spirit, respect, and reliability define daily interactions.
• The company connects Switzerland with popular European and North African destinations.