Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Exact $72,000.00
Work Schedule
Rotating Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee assistance program
Career development opportunities
performance bonuses
Job Description
GAT Airline Ground Support is a rapidly expanding airline service company dedicated to providing top-tier ground support services throughout the United States. With a robust presence at multiple airport locations, GAT specializes in delivering high quality, regulatory compliant services that meet the stringent needs of its diverse aviation customers. The company is renowned for maintaining an unwavering commitment to safety, operational excellence, and customer satisfaction, which has earned it a stellar reputation in the airline services industry. With a mission centered on maximizing value and operational efficiency while ensuring a safe and productive environment for employees and customers alike, GAT... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- Minimum 5 years experience in the airline industry
- Proven leadership experience managing teams with financial accountability
- Understanding of corporate business environments
- Experience in large-scale project and multi-customer management
- Excellent strategic, analytical and communication skills
- Ability to lead and motivate diverse teams effectively
- Flexibility to work varied schedules
- Commitment to safety and compliance
- Ability to handle operational challenges and resolve service failures
- Strong interpersonal skills and professionalism
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 market
- 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 work relationships
- Strong analytical skills
- Self-directed, highly motivated and proactive leader
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Willingness to rotate schedule to be visible to all clients and team members
Job Duties
- Conduct monthly safety meetings for all employees without exception
- Manage all operation 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
- Work with Customers to determine manpower requirements for group movements, peak travel periods, and schedule changes
- Oversee recruiting and placement efforts to meet staffing requirements
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory agencies including FAA, OSHA, EPA, US Dept of Labor and EEOC
- Investigate, report and implement corrective action for aircraft damage or employee injury incidents
- Conduct and participate in employee coaching and counseling as necessary
- Oversee disciplinary actions to ensure proper documentation and policy consistency
- Coordinate purchases for operational necessities and ensure supplies meet customer standards
- Review payroll and daily hours to maintain budgetary control
- Monitor operational irregularities impacting costs and ensure documentation and approvals
- Conduct weekly lead/supervisor meetings, daily equipment updates and repair coordination, and shift briefings
- Ensure full compliance with uniform and appearance standards and inspect facilities daily
- Review operational reports including shift reports, disciplinary actions, incident reports, safety minutes, and evaluations
- Investigate service failures including delays and mishandling of baggage, cargo, and mail
- Administer operational plans such as deicing, FOD, safety, winter operations and baggage handling
- Complete personnel evaluations for supervisors and support staff
- Liaise with customer service, airport authorities, USPS and customers
- Respond to and investigate concerns reported by customer supervisory personnel
- Attend local airport tenant, security and safety meetings
- Perform other duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
Job Location
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