Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $48,100.00 - $72,000.00
Work Schedule
Rotating Shifts
Day Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
performance bonuses
employee training
Career Development
Job Description
GAT Airline Ground Support is a dynamic and rapidly expanding airline service company renowned for its commitment to delivering exceptional support services to aviation customers across multiple locations in the United States. With a robust portfolio that includes a variety of ground handling and airline support services, GAT prides itself on its mission to provide high-quality, regulatory-compliant services that maximize value and efficiency while fostering a safe, productive work environment. The company has built a strong reputation in the industry by emphasizing safety as a foundational value and maintaining rigorous compliance standards through a dedicated training and compliance department. GAT's... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- minimum 5 years airline industry experience
- 5 or more years managing teams with financial accountability
- strong leadership and communication skills
- knowledge of safety and regulatory compliance requirements
- ability to manage large-scale projects and multi-customer environments
- proactive and self-motivated
- strong analytical ability
- availability for flexible scheduling including rotation
- experience in fast-paced operational environments
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or appropriate combination of education and experience
- 5+ years of airline industry experience
- 5+ years managing and leading people with financial responsibility
- executive presence and corporate environment experience
- 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 leadership
- strong written and verbal communication skills
- willingness to rotate schedule to maintain visibility with clients and team members
Job Duties
- Conduct monthly safety meetings for all employees
- manage all operational activities and multiple carrier contracts
- conduct flight, station, and at-risk behavior audits
- participate in monthly company safety conference calls
- communicate and instill safety awareness in all employees including new hires
- coordinate with customers on manpower requirements and schedule changes
- oversee recruiting and staffing efforts
- ensure compliance with FAA, OSHA, EPA, US Dept. of Labor, and EEOC regulations
- investigate incidents of aircraft damage or employee injury and implement corrective actions
- conduct employee coaching and counseling
- manage disciplinary actions and documentation
- coordinate purchasing and ensure adequate operational supplies
- review payroll and daily hours to maintain budget compliance
- monitor operational irregularities and document out-of-scope work
- conduct weekly lead/supervisor meetings and daily equipment briefings
- ensure compliance with uniform and appearance guidelines
- inspect facility daily
- review operational reports for dissemination
- investigate service failures including delays and mishandling
- administer operational plans such as deicing and FOD
- complete personnel evaluations
- liaise with customer service and airport personnel
- respond to customer concerns
- attend airport tenant, security, and safety meetings
- perform routine visits to authorities
- other duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
Job Location
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