Abdelkrim Bendahou
About Abdelkrim Bendahou
Abdelkrim Bendahou serves as the General Manager at Swissport, where he has worked since 2011. He holds a Master's Degree in Air Transport Management and has extensive experience in ground handling operations and staff management.
Work at Swissport
Abdelkrim Bendahou has served as General Manager at Swissport since 2011. In this role, he is responsible for managing the station budget and overseeing all business-related variables that influence profitability. He monitors and manages ground handling operations and service level agreements to align with the station's requirements. His leadership includes implementing a safety culture in ground handling operations, adhering to Swissport standards and recommended practices.
Education and Expertise
Abdelkrim Bendahou has a diverse educational background. He studied at Université Hassan II Aïn Chock de Casablanca, earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Psycholinguistics from 1981 to 1986. He later pursued a Master’s Degree in Air Transport Management at City University London, completing his studies from 2005 to 2008. Additionally, he attended Sierra Academy of Aeronautics, where he studied Aircraft Dispatcher and achieved an Airlines certification in 1993.
Background
Before joining Swissport, Abdelkrim Bendahou worked as Station Manager for Royal Air Maroc from 2002 to 2006 in London, United Kingdom. His experience in the aviation industry spans several years, focusing on ground handling and management. He leads a team of approximately 120 staff members in the ground handling department, emphasizing staff motivation and performance monitoring.
Achievements
In his role at Swissport, Abdelkrim Bendahou has implemented a safety culture within ground handling operations, which aligns with the company's standards and recommended practices. His focus on effective team management and performance monitoring has contributed to the operational efficiency of the ground handling department.