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GAT Airline Ground Support · 1 month ago

Airport Manager (International Operations)

GAATL - XU, Hapeville, Georgia, United States of America

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$65K/yr - $70K/yr

5+ years exp

GAT Airline Ground Support is a fast-growing airline service company seeking an experienced Airport Manager for International Operations. The role involves overseeing operational activities, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and leading a team to provide excellent service in a fast-paced environment.

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Responsibilities

General Managers must be able to conduct monthly safety meetings for all employees (without exception)

Responsible for managing all operation activities and multiple carrier contracts

Must be able to conduct flight audits, station audits and "at risk" behavior audits

Participate in monthly company safety conference calls

Able to communicate and instill safety awareness in all employees including new hires. Work in conjunction with Customer to determine manpower requirements for group movements, peak travel holidays, out of scope and flight schedule changes

Oversee recruiting and placement efforts to ensure staffing levels meet requirements and exercise best possible effort to follow any instructions provided by Customer or their designee regarding standards, procedures and practices

Ensure compliance with all regulatory agencies including FAA, OSHA, EPA, US Dept. of Labor and EEOC

Investigate, report and implement corrective action for any incident of aircraft damage or employee injury and conduct/participate in employee coaching and counseling as necessary

Oversee any disciplinary action resulting or potentially leading to termination in order to ensure proper documentation and consistent application of policies

Coordinate purchases for operational necessities and ensure adequate supplies are available to meet customer standards

Review final payroll and daily hours to ensure salaries and wages remain within budgetary restraints

Monitor impact of operational irregularities on such costs and ensure out of scope is documented and approved accordingly

Conduct weekly Lead/Supervisor meetings, daily briefings with GSE mechanic for equipment updates and timely repair, participate in employee shift briefings and customer shift briefings or team meetings as required

Observe and ensure full compliance of uniform and appearance guidelines and inspect facility daily including supply rooms, storage rooms, storage, break rooms and office areas

Review all daily, weekly and monthly operational reports to ensure proper dissemination, including but not limited to, shift reports, disciplinary actions, incident reports, safety meeting minutes, monthly summary report, pay change notices, employee evaluations, work orders, or any other local reporting medium

Investigate all service failures including chargeable delays, baggage/cargo/mail mishandling

Administer station operational plans such as deicing, FOD, safety, winter operation and baggage plans

Complete personnel evaluations on supervisors, administrative assistants and GSE mechanics. Liaise with all customer service, airport, USPS and our customer

Respond to and/or investigate concerns reported by customer's supervisory personnel

Perform routine visits to the various authorities to discuss issues and concerns. Attend all local airport tenant, security and safety meetings

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Airline industry experienceFinancial managementProject managementAnalytical skillsStrategic skillsRelationship managementSelf-directedCommunication skillsLeadershipMotivational skills