Cabin Crew Base Exceutive
Key Responsibilities
Daily Operations
- Monitor the day to day operation and oversee general administration of base office
- Ensure crew report and depart on time and liaise with ground staff regarding any disruptions to flight schedules
- Accept sick call-ins from cabin crew and ensure flights are covered by liaising with Crew
- Advise cabin crew of roster
- Screen flight reports and ensure follow up action taken as required
- Update and monitor attendance and performance files
- Manage annual leave bidding process and monitor annual leave files
Liaison on Crew Administration and Support Related Matters
- On rostering, make any necessary adjustments or changes with the permission of Base Manager
- Ensure relevant file letters are issued and filed g. employment letters, confirmation letters after probation, letters for visa application, etc.
- Handle resignation procedures
- Handle maternity and other leave procedures
- To provide ad hoc and immediate support to all Cabin Crew in the event of a crisis, disruption or traumatising incident
- To recommend appropriate initiatives and managerial support
Rostering
- Gather and send all relevant info for roster preparation to Crew Resources/FOP on scheduling, on or before 21st of each month, i.e. Preferential bid information, GDO requests, Leave schedule, Training schedule
- Review draft rosters prior Crew Resources/FOP input and make recommendations for change as necessary. Review draft patterns and make recommendations for changes as necessary permission of Base Manager
- Liaise with Crew Resources/FOP on scheduling and Crew Operations for roster changes, advise crew, prepare notifications and ensure these are acknowledged
- Handle and action last minute swaps, special requests and other last minute requirements
Cabin Crew Performance
- Compile file data for merit based promotion
- Manage Attendance Management Program and hold attendance review meetings
- To identify sources of attendance abuse or persistent absence
- To include the care and follow up on and work injury cases
- Conduct first stage investigations for passenger complaints, lates, no shows, uniform and grooming infractions and grievances
- Attend disciplinary meetings with Manager
- Counsel and coach probationary cabin crew. To provide special support to crew who cannot meet the required standard of performance
- Coach and resolve crew-to-crew issues Monitor Crew Performance Profile (CPP) records, coaching as necessary to ensure communication of high/low scores
- To enhance the performance standard of cabin crew through positive reinforcement and recognition
- To provide regular feedback sessions and support crew for the setting of goals and developmental plans
Communication
- Issue crew notices via email or bulletin board with regards to in-flight services, crew administration and base specific information
- In regard to inter department activities liaise with other department staff as necessary
Preflight Briefing
- Ensure preflight briefing is conducted and crew are up to standard before operating. The activities include checking crew passed the computerized safety questions, safety/service notices, service flow, checking of travel and other documents and grooming checks
- To ensure the integrity of Cathay Pacific cabin safety and security policies and procedures are maintained at all time
Requirements
Skills
- Computer literacy g. Excel, PowerPoint, MS Word.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills with excellent command of written and spoken English
Knowledge
- Tertiary Education
- Cabin Crew operational environment and standards (safety, service, )
Experience
- At least 5 years relevant work experience in airline industry.