Station Manager
Amerijet International, Inc.

Job Info

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SUMMARY

Coordinates and oversees the airline's domestic station operation activities including but not limited to airport operations, aircraft handling, and Ground Service Equipment (GSE) maintenance. Directs and coordinates activities within the operation that obtain optimum use of the company’s equipment, facilities, and personnel. Overall management of the company’s ongoing operations to ensure all station truck movements, aircraft movements, warehouse or airport activity, ramp handling, loading /unloading of aircraft meet all company and government requirements. Responsibilities include employee management to include hiring and training of employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; evaluating performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints, and resolving problems.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESinclude the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Liaises with station/airport authorities, handling agents, and various airport vendors and station/airport stakeholders.
• Oversees the development and management of capital expenditures that are station-related and projects and or the procurement of equipment associated with the project plan.
• Direct and control employees and equipment to efficiently complete the tasks within established company standards.
• Monitor and/or conduct required training of personnel.
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of warehouse and/or ground operations activity
• Responsible for achieving all the station's warehouse and/or ground operations procedures goals regarding performance, safety, service, and regulatory compliance.
• Enforces compliance with administrative policies, procedures, safety rules, and government regulations. (Regulatory agencies).
• Develop or revise the station's warehouse and/or ground operations procedures that would enhance operational effectiveness and efficiency.
• Analyze schedules, trends, and other factors which might affect workloads; prepare work schedules that provide the most efficient and economical personnel coverage within department/ company policies to meet expected operational demands.
• Proactive in anticipating problems and initiates actions to solve issues regarding ground operations procedural matters.
• Maintain an optimum level of employee morale by proper and consistent discipline or commendation.
• Responsible for the assignment of work performed by outside vendors as well as the purchase of ground service equipment to include leases and rentals, price negotiation, warranty terms, and delivery.
• Maintain and protect the proper use of all company property.
• Must be qualified to manage all aspects of station warehouse and/or ground operations including Special Loads, Hazardous Materials, Deicing, Fueling, Catering, Security, etc.
• Must be willing to perform all other activities and special projects as directed by the VP of Airport Operations.
• Recognizes opportunities to control costs and supports corporate initiatives accordingly to include the overall station budget and finances with specialization in cost control.
• Be knowledgeable of company policies and procedures to include relating the interpretation of such to subordinates.
• Assess if procedural changes are required/needed and assist said implementation to the company’s Cargo Operations Manual or any other related manual as it pertains to the station's operations.
• Ensures procedures and guidelines are established for carrier’s station warehouse and/or ground operations, ground handling, ground training, and ground services.
• Conduct employee performance evaluations.
• Ensure compliance with established company safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain station up to date emergency preparedness including telephone lists and review records at least every six months.
• Provide prompt response to service requests.
• Hire and ensure proper training and paperwork completion for all new employees.
• Ensure all required reports are completed and submitted in a timely fashion.
• Travel as required.
• Track the department's performance and compare it to the standards of all activities.

JOB PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

Meet Pre-Determined budget targets for the department.

Ensure training is completed per procedure.

Perform employee reviews on time.

Maintain on-time performance goals.

Ensure subordinate performance levels meet standards established.

EDUCATION and/or CERTIFICATION:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s degree in aviation or equivalent experience in the management of cargo/freight handling including customer service, and ground handling of commercial aircraft, preferred.
• Individuals must possess a valid driver’s license and have maintained a safe driving record.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of applicable FAA, TSA, and CBP regulations including standard security programs such as OSHA and DERM regulations.
• Detailed knowledge of Ground Handling requirements, including Service Level Agreements (SLA’s) and Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s).
• Knowledge and/or certification of Hazardous Materials handling.
• Knowledge of the rulemaking process and ability to provide input to the process in the company’s best interest.
• Knowledge of IATA ground handling procedures (SGHA).
• Knowledge of IATA Safety Audit for Ground Operations (ISAGO).

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• 5 years of Management experience or equivalent cargo/freight handling including customer service and ground handling experience.
• Familiar with GSE maintenance procedures and management.

SKILLS and/or ABILITIES:

• Must have the ability to communicate both oral and written in a professional manner.
• Computer literate and specific background in the required subject areas.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION:

Job duties include but are not limited to lifting, pulling, pushing, grasping, twisting (including wrists), reaching below and overhead, standing for long periods, squatting, bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing, and lifting heavy items. Warehouse climate conditions are subject to change without notice.

Mental, visual, and auditory acuity necessaryto work with or near moving mechanical parts (i.e., cooler, dock equipment), in high, precarious places (i.e., ladder work), and cold/hot climate conditions. Ability to work in moderate and loud noise environments including, but not limited to: computers, human voices, sound systems, and machinery.

TRAVEL

This position may require traveling to domestic or international locations.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the work performedinthis position.These statements are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, tasks, and skills required of an employee in this position.Amerijet International Airlines, Inc.reserves the right to request that other tasks be performed when warranted (for example, by emergencies, changes in personnel or workload, corporate reorganization, or technical development).Amerijet International Airlines, Inc.also reserves the right to revise this job description.

AAP/EEO STATEMENT

Amerijet International Airlines, Inc.is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and will consider all qualified applicants without regards to race, color religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factors under federal, state or local law.Any applicant requiring assistance with our online application process or who needs and accommodation for the application process due to a disability should contact (954) 320-5391

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