On the wave of the oil boom of the 1940s, a national carrier was born in 1954.
Initially, Kuwait Airways Company served a limited network of Basra, Abadan,
Beirut, Damascus and Jerusalem; however, a year later the fledgling carrier
was facing economic hardship, and the government of Kuwait took a 50% interest
in the airline, subsequently doubling the company's capital. Having entered
the rough and tumble world of aviation, the government finally took 100% share
in Kuwait Airways.
Kuwait Airways entered the jet age in 1962 by leasing a Comet 4-C, the world's
first jet-engined airliner. In the 1960s, the national carrier rapidly
expanded its route map, and scheduled services to London began three times a
week. To keep pace with fast-moving aviation requirements, three Boeing 707s
were delivered in 1968. Ten years later, Kuwait Airways had an all Boeing 707
fleet of eight aircraft.
In 1978, Kuwait Airways entered the wide-body age by taking delivery of its
first two B747-200s, adding a third the following year. This expansion
permitted Kuwait Airways to extend its network to New York to the west and
Manila to the east.
Modernization of the fleet continued, and four B727-200s were delivered in
1980-1981. Two years later, eight Airbus A310s and A300-600s were delivered,
and in 1986 three Boeing 767-200ER aircraft joined the wide-body fleet.
Following the destruction of its premises and 15 of its aircraft during the
Iraqi invasion of Kuwait, the airline was relaunched. Moreover, the company
was restored after the Liberation of Kuwait, and a basic strategy was
constituted to expand its operations around the world. After the Liberation of
Kuwait until 1998, the Kuwaiti Airways fleet consisted of 17 aircraft.
In 2016, the airline was formally registered as a private company and its
Corporate identity was rebranded to reflect its modernization and
transformation. Focused on customer centricity and efficiency the airline
initiated restructure programs on its organization, operations, and services
to meet and exceed its stakeholders expectations. In 2022, the airline
established a transformative program that envelops four main pillars across
the domains of Environment Social and Governance (ESG), Performance, Customer
Experience and Growth.
Today, with a diverse workforce of around 7,000 employees distributed
globally, Kuwait Airways operates one of the youngest fleet in the region,
owning 32 aircraft and operating to more than 60 direct flight destinations
from its single airline hub in Terminal 4, located at Kuwait International
Airport. Plus an additional 82 destinations through its partnership with other
airlines. The airline will further expand its network when it takes delivery
of other narrow bodied aircraft including seven wide bodied A330-900neo and
two A350-900.
"Kuwait Airways is activity recruiting for the position of Superintendent,
Personnel Affairs , in this role your responsibilities will include but not
limited to:"
Tasks and Duties :
* Directs and monitors recruitment requirements by reviewing the manpower requisition and applications forwarded by the departments to ensure that education, experience and other qualifications are in accordance with the approved job description. Initiates Recruitment Committee meetings and checks that specific tests are carried out, as required, drawing up a short list of interviewees after ensuring they meet specific requirements i.e. special certificates, qualification, height, weight and appearance, depending on the position.
* Oversees and/or participates in the recruitment process, by drafting appointment letters and contracts for selected employees after checking the appropriate certificates, passports and nationality. Ensures that salary, allowances and other conditions of employment being offered, are in accordance with the approved grade and conditions for the particular position and forwards to the appropriate level of management for approval. Informs concerned Section to enter data for the new employee in the system.
* Oversees and participates in the processing of salary increases. Involves circulating computer lists twice yearly, of those eligible for a promotion or increment. Follows up with appropriate department to obtain their recommendations, reviews to ensure they are in accordance with the Corporation's rules and regulations and the salary budget for the department, and that there is no warning, sickness or absence reports or other conditions existing to deny the increase. Attaches comments to the department's recommendations and forwards to the appropriate level of management for approval. Drafts letters to inform employees, Payroll Section and the department of the approved increase.
* Monitors and provides assistance to departments in controlling and checking transfer requests, to ensure a vacancy exists and that employee has the right qualifications and experience. Liaises with departments as required and obtains management approval. Obtains the effective date of change, and advises the employee entitlements sections and the respective departments of any changes in the salary or conditions of employment.
* Oversees and participates in the recruitment of KAC trainees sent on scholarships for further studies overseas. Includes, participating in their selection, drafting appointment letters, and training contracts. Ensures that training allowances and other terms and conditions being offered are in accordance with KAC policies and procedures. Ensures trainees provide appropriate guarantees from their guardians to protect KAC interests.
Requirements**
* Bachelor's degree in human resources.
* 6 years' experience in a related field, preferably with a major airline.
* Excellent knowledge of English.
I'm interested
Closing Date
16/07/2023*
Industry
Airline - Aviation
Work Experience
*5+ years *
City
*Kuwait *
Province
*Kuwait *
Country
*Kuwait *
Postal Code
*40001
###### **Job Overview** **_Apply: [email protected]_** **Job Title** : Personnel Affairs Officer **Report To** : Manager, HR Department **Candidate Profile:** * Requirement open for Arab nationals. * Bachelor's Degree in business administration or relevant. * 3-5 years of experience. …