Chief Operating Officer

Icelandair Group is searching for a strong and experienced individual to lead the company's operations. We are looking for a leader who has a strong passion for working with diverse groups of people to ensure efficient and responsible airline operations. Operations is the most extensive division within the Company, consisting of crew, technical and maintenance operations, airport services and other support functions.

The Chief Operating Officer (COO) is the Accountable Manager for the company's airline operations, responsible for the management and safety systems appropriate for the scope of the operations. The COO provides a motivating and enjoyable work environment for employees, enabling them to deliver their very best.

The Chief Operating Officer reports to the Chief Executive Officer, is a member of the Executive Committee of Icelandair Group, and contributes to the implementation of the company's strategy to reach its short- and long-term goals.

Qualifications:

• Post-graduate education fit for the role (e.g. within engineering, airline operations or finance)
• Experience of airline operations
• Experience of managing quality systems or other management systems
• Outstanding leadership ability and an interest in interacting with others
• Strong capabilities to organize, lead and encourage diverse teams
• Passion to reach success with a clear vision and goals.

For further information, please contact:

Sverrir Briem, sverrir@hagvangur.is

Application deadline: 3 October 2021

About Icelandair:

Icelandair is the leading airline of Iceland, offering efficient connections to, from, via and within Iceland. Connecting gateways in Europe with gateways in North America through Iceland as a hub, its network gives streamlined access to travels across the North Atlantic. The Icelandair office is located in Reykjavík, Iceland, and oversees all operations globally. For more information, visit icelandair.com.