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Airside Experience Specialist - OMA

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

Medical insurance
prescription drug coverage
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Health savings account
flexible spending accounts
Life insurance
Disability insurance
401(k)
critical illness insurance
Hospital Indemnity insurance
accident insurance
Identity Theft Protection
legal services
Paid Time Off
Paid Maternity Leave
Tuition Reimbursement
Training and Development
Employee assistance program

Job Description

Signature Aviation is a global leader in private aviation services, operating more than 225 locations worldwide. As the largest private aviation terminal network, Signature Aviation is renowned for providing safe, efficient, and elevated travel experiences for its prestigious clientele. The company is recognized as a premier hospitality organization and has earned certification as a Great Place to Work™, highlighting its dedication to fostering an inclusive, engaging, and supportive work environment. With close to 6,000 passionate aviation professionals, Signature Aviation’s mission is centered around excellence, not just in service delivery but also in community involvement, team well-being, and professional development. Their commitment extends beyond business operations to include initiatives that empower the next generation of aviation professionals, support veterans, and elevate local communities through volunteer efforts and philanthropy.

The Airside Experience Specialist role at Signature Aviation is an exciting opportunity for individuals passionate about aviation and hospitality. Serving as the face of the private aviation terminal, this role uniquely blends exceptional guest service with operational responsibilities in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment. Specialists are tasked with ensuring a seamless, welcoming, and personalized experience for every guest, aircraft crew, and the aircraft itself. This multifaceted position requires hands-on involvement with aircraft ground services including fueling, de-icing, lavatory servicing, and ground power operations, while also delivering superior hospitality from the moment the aircraft arrives till departure. Specialists operate specialized ground service equipment such as fuel trucks, tugs, and stair trucks, actively engaging in ramp safety and efficient airside operations.

Flexibility is crucial for this position as it demands working in variable outdoor weather conditions on active airside ramps and accommodating shifts during nights, weekends, and holidays. The Airside Experience Specialist is a key member of a dynamic team, collaborating closely with colleagues, clients, vendors, and crew members to maintain smooth operations and uphold strict safety and security protocols mandated by both Signature Aviation and airport authorities. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in an energetic environment and has a genuine desire to create memorable guest experiences in the luxury private aviation sector.

Signature Aviation acknowledges the importance of its team members and offers a comprehensive benefits package, ensuring their health, financial wellness, and overall well-being. This includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, life and disability insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and various wellness programs. The company’s culture emphasizes professional growth, continuous training, and development to help employees thrive in a hospitality-driven, aviation-centric career. Joining Signature Aviation means becoming part of a globally respected brand committed to excellence, safety, and service innovation.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
  • Minimum of 18 years of age
  • Ability to pass company background checks including criminal and motor vehicle
  • Ability to pass drug tests
  • Must meet airport background check requirements to receive and maintain an airport security badge
  • Must be insurable under company insurance policies
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the jurisdiction of employment
  • Excellent vision and coordination to move or direct aircraft and inspect fuel
  • Ability to pass a color vision test
  • Must possess a valid state driver’s license
  • Commercial driver’s license (CDL) required in some locations
  • Must be able to exercise good judgment and follow directions from supervisor
  • Preferred experience or training in aviation, customer service, or related fields
  • Excellent guest service skills
  • Ability to read and comprehend documents and communicate in English
  • Basic math skills
  • Physical ability to operate vehicles and perform tasks at heights
  • Ability to carry out multi-step instructions
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Ability to multitask
  • Computer literacy
  • Ability to complete training programs successfully

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
  • Minimum of 18 years of age
  • Ability to pass company background checks including criminal and motor vehicle, drug tests, and meet airport background check requirements for an airport security badge
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the jurisdiction of employment
  • Excellent vision and coordination including ability to pass color vision test for inspecting aviation fuel
  • Must possess a valid state driver's license, commercial driver’s license (CDL) required in some locations
  • Ability to exercise good judgment and follow directions from supervisors
  • Preferred three to six months experience or training in aviation, customer service, or related fields
  • Excellent guest service skills with an energetic, outgoing, and guest-focused personality
  • Ability to read and comprehend safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals in English
  • Ability to perform simple arithmetic including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, percentages, angles, degrees, and time
  • Ability to physically enter, exit, and operate motor vehicles and ground support equipment safely
  • Ability to carry out multi-step instructions and handle standardized situations
  • Strong interpersonal skills for effective collaboration and guest service
  • Ability to multitask while maintaining attention to detail
  • Ability to use computer, email, and company software
  • Successful completion of training programs

Job Duties

  • Work as part of a team to conduct airside operations safely and efficiently in accordance with SOPs ensuring efficient and accurate communication
  • Collaborate, cooperate, and work closely with all team members, guests, clients, vendors, and aircraft crewmembers to ensure service needs are met including fueling, de-icing, lavatory, ground power and potable water services, parking, marshalling, wing walking, delivering catering and towing
  • Proactively prepare for arriving and departing aircraft, identify and perform open job tasks, and immediately speak up or point out observed safety concerns
  • Operate and drive ground service equipment such as fuel trucks, de-icing trucks, ground power units, tugs, stair trucks
  • Load and unload luggage and other cargo into or out of aircraft and from or into the terminal, guest vehicle, or other mode of transportation
  • Provide professional and friendly guest service while exhibiting a positive and helpful attitude ensuring exceptional guest experience
  • Offer safe, convenient, and courteous transportation when driving shuttle vehicle to transport guests, luggage and cargo
  • Maintain safe, clean, and secure ramps and operations
  • Fuel handling including fuel quality control, fuel receipt, inventory and maintaining accurate related documentation
  • Understand, comply with, and enforce all operational, safety, and guest service requirements
  • Stop work when an unsafe condition or act is likely to cause harm and report concerns
  • Follow emergency response procedures during critical events
  • Understand, comply with, and enforce all security protocols as dictated by Signature Aviation and the airport
  • Create accurate records pertaining to time worked and activities and services performed

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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