Overview

People. Passion. Pride. This is what has driven our teams since 1833.

Since that time, we have developed to become a critical partner in the global aviation industry, delivering time-critical logistics services at 350 locations in more than 65 countries, across six continents.

But at the heart of our business is our people.

Role Purpose

The Vice President - Mexico is the senior executive fully accountable for Menzies Aviation's business in Mexico. The role carries end-to-end responsibility for operational performance, financial results, customer relationships, organizational leadership, and the overall positioning of the company in one of the most strategic and complex markets in the region.

The VP Mexico acts as the ultimate owner of service delivery, operational resilience, and stakeholder confidence, ensuring the business performs consistently despite high operational volatility, labor challenges, peak-season pressure, and an evolving political and regulatory environment.

What you will be doing

Full accountability for the Mexico P&L, including revenue growth, cost control, margins, and cash discipline.
Ensure safe, efficient, and reliable ground handling operations across all stations.
Lead and develop a large, multi-site workforce through a strong and credible local leadership team.
Serve as the primary executive point of contact for key airline customers in Mexico.
Represent Menzies Aviation with airport authorities, regulators, unions, and relevant public or private institutions.
Lead disciplined, profitable growth in Mexico in close coordination with the regional and global commercial teams.

Would you like to see more detail on the accountabilities of the role? Please see the attached job description for further information

Safety, Security, Wellbeing and Compliance:

You will have a responsibility and duty whilst at work to take reasonable care of the health, safety and wellbeing of yourself and others in accordance with provided information, training, and workplace health and safety rules or procedures. The company is committed to providing a safe working environment for all staff members. In all areas of our business there is a potential risk to the health, safety and welfare to everyone on our sites through the misuse of alcohol and drugs. As such the Company prohibits such misuse and carries out regular testing to enforce our Substance Misuse Policy.

Please see the attached job description for further details on safety, security, wellbeing & compliance.

What we are looking for

Spanish as first (native) language.
Proven experience as a Country Manager, Managing Director, or equivalent senior leadership role.
Extensive background in aviation, airport services, or similarly complex, safety-critical operations.
Demonstrated ownership of a full P&L in a multi-site, labor-intensive environment.
Strong credibility with international airline customers and senior stakeholders.
Deep understanding of ramp and ground handling operations.

Diversity

Menzies Aviation are a committed equal opportunity employer and encourage applications for suitably qualified and eligible applicants regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, and maternity. We strive to create an inclusive working environment, where the different knowledge, perspectives, experiences, and approaches of our global workforce are represented. Where everyone feels valued and can reach their full potential.

Please be aware that as part of our recruitment process, we may look to use a variety of resourcing tools to help us understand your skills and experience in relation to the role. Please feel free to contact to recruiter below, if there are any reasonable adjustments to our process that you would like us to consider.

As part of our recruitment process, we will always consider how candidates fit with our values which you can learn more about here.

Application Instructions

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