Operations Manager
Jan 2022 - Oct 2023
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Operations Professional in Ground Handling | Aviation and Transportation | Communication and Relationship Management | Leadership and Teamwork
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Operations Professional in Ground Handling | Aviation and Transportation | Communication and Relationship Management | Leadership and Teamwork
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Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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Craig Rushton is listed as Operations Professional in Ground Handling | Aviation and Transportation | Communication and Relationship Management | Leadership and Teamwork based in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. AeroLeads shows a matched LinkedIn profile for Craig Rushton.
Craig Rushton previously worked as Operations Manager at Air Canada and Strategic Operations Coordinator at Westjet.
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About Craig Rushton
I am a client-oriented General Manager with solid experience focused on increasing safety and leading successful operations and teams. Being ethical and loyal to colleagues and co-workers with a team player attitude. Punctuality and organization allows for quick thinking, problem solving, during time sensitivity with capacity to execute and complete multiple projects in fast-paced environments. My meticulous leadership and strategic planning with comprehensive managerial insight, offering relationship building and aviation operations expertise for accountability.
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Strategic Operations Coordinator
Responsible for 787 Dreamliner logistics. -Experience with third party vendors and maintained external relationships.-Implemented a streamlined process for onload and off-load cargo and baggage which increased production.-Preformed daily audits and reporting of the ground handling team to stakeholders.- Collaborated and partnered with various departments to ensure day of operations were managed. -Collaborated with GTAA and fueling partners to mitigate any challenges.
Aug 2021 - Jan 2022
General Manager
•Driving YOY business growth while leading operations, strategic vision and long-range planning•Leading team's of 60+ agents in all aspects of operations •Building and maintained business relationships with airlines such as Sunwing, Air Transit, WestJet and Swoop •Working closely with Airport Authority and Operations team to ensure compliance standards were met for aircraft, customers, facilities and employees
Jan 2021 - Apr 2021
Station Manager
•Leading below the wing operations•Ensuring team was compliant with process and regulations•Promoting health and safety awareness and compliance
Nov 2018 - Jan 2021
Daily Shift Manager
•Participating in shift briefings with Operations team, outlining success, challenges and opportunities, and debriefing at end of shift•Reporting to senior leaders with overall daily operational results•Overseeing daily management of ground operations with ramp team and third-party contractor, in time sensitive operation
Sep 2014 - Nov 2018
Ramp Lead
•Leading crew to offload bags, service aircraft to support preparation for next flight
Apr 2012 - Sep 2014
Ramp Agent
•Load Captain, checking all unit loading devices for correct information and positioning prior to loading aircrafts •Leading offload of inbound and outbound flights •Participating in Health and Safety Committee as Co-Chair
Nov 2008 - Apr 2014
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Craig Rushton is listed as Operations Professional in Ground Handling | Aviation and Transportation | Communication and Relationship Management | Leadership and Teamwork.
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Craig Rushton is based in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
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Craig Rushton has worked for Air Canada, Westjet, Executive Aviation, Asig, and Purolator Inc..
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