Nestoil Plc Jobs in Lagos and Port Harcourt for Aviation Managers

Nestoil Plc was incorporated in Nigeria in 1991 for the provision of Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) services to the energy and oil & gas industry. Since then, Nestoil has grown to become the leading indigenous EPC provider for major IOCs (International Oil Companies) in Sub-Saharan Africa like National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Shell, Exxon Mobil, Chevron, Total, etc.


We are currently recruiting to fill the below position:

Job Title: Aviation Manager
Location: Lagos, Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Job ID: NAV/0814/01
Job Descriptions

• Designs/implements various policies and procedures for necessary operational success in the Company.
• Develops safety measures as well as manages security operations.
• Oversees/coordinates daily operations of the fixed and rotary wings.
• Provides requisite support to the CEO through representations at meetings, liaison with local and foreign partners, vendors, etc.
• Supervises strict adherence to all health and safety requirements as well as prompt resolution of all reported issues.
• Oversees all support operations supervisors/heads and conducts periodic checks/audits of relevant sub-units.
• Obtains and reviews reports from heads of sub-units.
• Prepares periodic relevant reports to aid decision making.
• Complies with rules, regulations and standards of regulatory authorities e.g. FAA, NAHCO, NEMA, FAAN, NCAA etc.
• Effectively manages relationships with regulatory authorities, vendors and other external parties when necessary.
• Provides oversight of the ground operations, safety and maintenance teams etc.
• Coordinates maintenance of aircraft including procurement of spare parts.
• Oversees flight scheduling for pilots as prepared by Chief Pilot.
• Obtains flight itenary and coordinates timely airport scheduling/re-scheduling as appropriate.
• Implements mechanisms to ensure the Chief Pilot adheres strictly to flight operations manual.
• Coordinates timely and accurate preparation and presentation of all compliance documentations.

• Minimum of a first degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Aviation Technology/ Management or Avionics Engineering.
• MBA or relevant Masters' degree will be an added advantage .
• Relevant certifications e.g. aircraft certifications.

• Minimum of 10 years relevant experience in aviation with at least 3 years in managerial role

• In depth knowledge of aviation industry as well as the technical and commercial capabilities to drive growth.
• Strong ability to manage crises and make effective use of initiative.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Highly proficient in the use of Ms Office Suite (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
• Ability to manage general operations within the aviation space in terms of strategic business and people management.
• Strong ability to develop and interpret technical data/information.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
• Intuitiveness and attention to detail.