Current Entry-Level & Experienced Careers at Arik Air - 9 Positions

Arik Air is now Nigeria’s leading commercial airline. People choose to work here for many reasons. There is the excitement of being a part of a vibrant, international and expanding airline community. We also offer the opportunity to travel and this incentive motivates prospective employees who want to join the Arik team and work for the “Wings of Nigeria”.

Arik Air is a customer-focused airline that offers consistently outstanding services to both business and leisure travellers. We have earned a reputation for providing "the best care in the air". Industry experts have awarded us for delivering outstanding services. ‘No airline does it in the unique Arik way’.

Arik Air offers customers excellent services on domestic, regional and international routes so we seek the very best candidates to support the attainment of this vision. Interested and qualified professionals must be team players with a passion for people and service and possess undisputed integrity, honesty; mutual respect and responsiveness to our customers’ needs are important values at Arik Air.

Arik Air has established a solid reputation for being one of the best employers in Nigeria. At Arik Air, you will find outstanding career opportunities as well as travel and related benefits.

We operate to the highest standards of employment practices and our selection process is entirely merit-driven. We are regularly expanding our national, regional and international network and are particularly keen to hear from you, wherever you may be.

Arik Air offers opportunities for employment in administrative, professional, technical and airline-specific disciplines, irrespective of the level or area of responsibility, each employee contributes to the growth and success of our airline. We believe that’ individuals score goals, but ultimately ‘the team wins the game’.

If you feel you have these values, a drive to excel in the performance of your job duties and would like to be part of the Arik team, please submit an application for one of our open positions. We welcome the opportunity to bring enthusiastic new people aboard.

At Arik Air, you will become part of a herit
ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT - SALES


Job summary
Working relationship

Work closely with the heads of other divisions and departments
Ensure the optimum level of efficiency and delivery in the customer touch points , ATO,CTO and call centers

Job description

Achievement of revenue targets in all channels in each financial year
Ensure achieve the yield objectives in each season
Ensure that the Seat Load factors corresponding to the desired revenue are maintained
Ensure that the cost of sales are contained within the budgeted amounts


Required skills & qualifications

Must hold a university degree.
A masters degree or MBA is an added advantage
Must have worked in the aviation industry for over 10 years in related area.
Three years of the above should have been in a management role in a sales territory or region for an airline, having lead a sales/marketing team
Dynamic personality , adaptable to changes and should be a person with great team spirit and leadership abilities

VICE PRESIDENT - TREASURY


Job summary
Job description

Treasury management.
Aircraft financing, managing of various credit facilities
Financial management and monthly performance reporting
Foreign exchange management
Payment of local and regional suppliers
Cash flow management

Required skills & qualifications

At least a first degree in Finance or related discipline.
Chartered Accountant, member of ICAN, ACCA etc
Aged Between 35-50 years
Over 15 year’s professional experience, some of which should have been acquired in aviation or allied sector.
Outstanding leadership and managerial skills.
A result oriented personality with good understanding of the aviation industry.
Excellent Business communication skills
Ability to work well under pressure.

HEAD - INTERNAL AUDIT
Job Type
Full Time
Qualification
BA/BSc/HND
Location
Lagos
Job Field
Administration Finance / Accounting / Audit

Job summary
Job description

Directs the overall operations of the Internal Audit Department on behalf of the Board Audit Committee and the management.
Evaluates and provides reasonable assurance that risk management controls are functioning.
Ensure efficient and effective performance companywide vide internal control adherence monitoring.
Evaluates mitigants for all recognized corporate risks and advise management.


Required skills & qualifications

Bachelor Degree in Accounting or related discipline
MBA or other post-graduate Degree highly preferable
Professional accounting qualification (e.g. ACCA/CA/ACA) specialized in auditing, financial analysis, and business process
10+ years experience at a senior level in auditing and/or accounting functions within aviation or Big 4 environment

MANAGER - INTERNAL AUDIT


Job summary
Job description

Reports HIA on the policies, programmes and activities of the Department;
Develops long and short-term audit goals and objectives to include operational audits, financial audits, follow-up audits and computer system audits etc.
Develops audit procedures and systems.
Implements audit plans, reviews audit reports and recommendations
Recommends changes in systems, policies or procedures to increase efficiency and effectiveness of operations.
Establishesand maintains quality control programme with the HIA of the IA Department.
Designs, establishes and maintains an IA organization structure and staffing
Coordinates with third parties i.e. external auditors and other parties
Conducts reviews and other related tasks as delegated by HIA.
Ensures achievement of departmental and corporate goals.

Required skills & qualifications

Bachelor Degree in Accounting or related field
Professional accounting qualification required; for example, (ACCA/ACA) with specialization in auditing (CIA/MIIA), financial analysis and business process
5 - 8 years experience at a senior level in auditing and/or accounting functions. Airline industry experience preferred.
Ability to implement and use auditing software necessary

OFFICER - INTERNAL AUDIT



Job summary
Job description

Prepare or contribute to the preparation of work plans including risk assessment and audit programs for assurance and/or consulting engagements.
Conduct discussions of preliminary nature with functional staff audited.
Conduct – in accordance with best audit practice segments of financial, operational and compliance audits of departments.

Qualifications and Education:

Bachelor Degree in Accounting or related discipline
Partly qualified or student member ICAN or ACCA
1-3 years Audit experience

Training/Knowledge:

Business and commerce
A basic understanding of the concept of risk
An avid interest in aviation
Computer literacy (all MS Office products)

ADMINISTRATION MANAGER
Job Type
Full Time
Qualification
BA/BSc/HND
Location
Lagos
Job Field
Administration

Job summary


Required skills & qualifications

Dynamic and a self motivated
Ability to work in a team with a strong focus on results;
Conflict resolution and negotiation skills;
Impeccable financial integrity;
Good command over oral and written communication skills
Willingness to travel;
Strong analytical skills;
Proficient in use of computers;
Fair and positive work attitude. Minimum 6years of experience in the field of Administration.
At least 3 years of experience in heading the Administration function.
Minimum of 1st Degree in related fields

ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT HUMAN RESOURCES


Job summary
Working relationship
As AVPHR you are responsible for the deliverance & daily management of the AVPHR’s who in turn ensure to deliver a professional HR structure to the Business Units. Strong communication and reporting line to the Group VPHR, you will drive the mission statement and values of the business and acts as a team mentor. You will deputise for the Group VPHR when absent.


PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

Min of 8 years managerial experience in human resources at senior level
Min of 5 years general experience in the HR field
A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management.
A combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities
CIPD certified professional required
Knowledge of sound techniques in all aspects of personnel management
Ability to develop long term plans
Ability to read, analyse and interpret technical journals, financial reports and legal documents

COMPETENCIES

Flexible and efficient time management
Anticipation and Prioritisation of work load
Analytical and Quality of thinking
Problem solving skills
Excellent communication skills – oral and written
Delegation
Strong leadership skills
Team player / leader
Results orientated
Attention to detail
Proactivity includes planning and organizing
Sound and accurate judgment

CIVIL & ELECTRICAL ENGINEER


Civil & Elect engineer is expected to give advice on projects and design them, also turn their plans into reality and maintain the structures once they are built.


Required skills & qualifications

Creative graduate, who is commercially aware and capable of working well within a team environment,

Other key skills include:

Sound mathematical and technical skills including physics
Ability to think methodically, to design, plan and manage projects
Ability to maintain an overview of entire projects while continuing to attend to detailed technicalities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Negotiating, supervisory and leadership skills combined with the ability to delegate.

Qualification:

Minimum first degree in Engineering
Minimum of 4 years experience

ESTATE/FACILITY MANAGER

Job summary
Estate Manager also referred to as Facility manager. Job function includes day-to-day operational and maintenance related task:


Required skills & qualifications

Minimum first degree in Estate Management or related courses
Additional qualification is an added advantage.
Minimum of 4 years experience.

Method of Application

Application closes two weeks after this publication. Please note that only candidates that meet the above requirements will be considered.

Interested and suitably qualified candidates should Click here to apply

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