Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $80,000.00 - $90,000.00
Work Schedule
Rotating Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
employee training
Career Development
Bonuses
Job Description
GAT Airline Ground Support is a prominent and fast-growing airline service company renowned for providing comprehensive ground support services to the aviation industry throughout the United States. Established with a clear mission to deliver high quality, regulatory-compliant services, GAT strives to maximize value and operational execution while maintaining a safe and productive environment for both employees and customers. The company has built an exceptional reputation within the airline service sector due to its commitment to safety, a core value deeply integrated into every level of the organization. This commitment ensures that all employees are actively involved in safety processes, which... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- Minimum 5 years of airline industry experience
- Proven experience in managing and leading teams with financial oversight
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- Knowledge of FAA, OSHA, EPA, US Dept. of Labor and EEOC regulations
- Ability to conduct audits and safety meetings
- Strong organizational and project management skills
- Flexibility to rotate schedule
- Commitment to safety and continuous improvement
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or appropriate combination of education and experience
- 5+ years of airline industry experience
- 5+ years of experience managing and leading people with financial responsibility
- Executive presence and understanding of a large corporate environment
- Large scale project management experience
- Experience managing multi-customer markets
- Strong strategic skills and business acumen
- Ability to motivate teams to deliver high quality standards
- Ability to establish and maintain positive professional internal and external relationships
- Strong analytical skills
- Self-directed, highly motivated and proactive leader
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Willing to rotate own schedule to be visible to all clients and team members as needed
Job Duties
- Conduct monthly safety meetings for all employees without exception
- Manage all operational activities and multiple carrier contracts
- Conduct flight audits, station audits, and at risk behavior audits
- Participate in monthly company safety conference calls
- Communicate and instill safety awareness in all employees including new hires
- Collaborate with customers to determine manpower requirements for group movements, peak travel holidays, and schedule changes
- Oversee recruiting and placement efforts ensuring staffing levels meet requirements
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory agencies including FAA, OSHA, EPA, US Dept. of Labor and EEOC
- Investigate, report, and implement corrective actions for aircraft damage or employee injury incidents
- Conduct and participate in employee coaching and counseling
- Oversee disciplinary actions ensuring proper documentation and consistent policy application
- Coordinate purchases to ensure adequate operational supplies
- Review payroll and daily hours to maintain budgetary constraints
- Monitor operational irregularities and document out of scope activities
- Conduct weekly lead/supervisor meetings and daily briefings with GSE mechanics
- Ensure compliance with uniform and appearance guidelines
- Inspect facility including supply rooms, storage, and office areas
- Review operational reports and ensure proper dissemination
- Investigate all service failures including delays and mishandling
- Administer station operational plans such as deicing, FOD, safety, winter operation and baggage plans
- Complete personnel evaluations
- Liaise with customer service, airport authorities, USPS, and customers
- Respond to and investigate customer supervisory concerns
- Attend local airport tenant, security and safety meetings
- Perform other duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
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