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Jet Aviation · 1 day ago

Senior Manager and GM FBO Services

Jet Aviation has been crafting flight in its smoothest form since 1967, operating globally with a dedicated team. The Senior Manager and GM FBO Services will oversee the FBO Departments, ensuring high-quality customer service and operational efficiency while managing resources and compliance with industry regulations.

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Responsibilities

Plans, directs and coordinates activities concerned with the FBO operations in accordance with Jet Aviation, FAA, airport and any other governmental and environmental agencies, policies and regulations
Enhances and reinforces training programs to ensure a high and continuing high level of excellence in customer service, line service and ground support is maintained. Determines needs for new trainings and develop innovative ideas to implement them in partnership with the SVP/GM and the HR department to benefit or improve the operation
Ensures friendly and efficient service to our customers and adherence to all customer service, line service and ground support operating procedures
Responsible for following up with the managers on standard accounting practices regarding the daily review of cash and credit card transactions and ensures that daily checks and balances have been completed satisfactorily including receivables and daily SAP closing process
Supports existing relationships with customers, vendors and suppliers and establishes new relationships accordingly
Responsible for FBO tenant contracts, negotiations of said contracts, and enforcement of those contracts once signed
Drives FBO departments towards exceeding budget results and company and departmental goals and KPIs
Responsible for the safe, secure, and accurate operation of the fuel farm. Manages the fuel inventory to conserve fuel costs and margins. Ensures that routine inspections and repairs are done on a timely manner and that logs are kept in strict compliance with appropriate regulations
Ensures that all the required fuel farm reporting and testing, necessary for the safe, quality storage and dispensing of fuel is completed as required. Maintains and fosters a good relationship with fuel farms partnered FBO
Responsible for ensuring the vehicle maintenance department operates in a safe and functional manner and that repairs are done in a safe timely fashion while following proper procedures. Implements and/or improves maintenance records and logs system for all work performed
Responsible for FBO accounting practices and documentation so that fuel reconciliations are accurate and timely
Assist SVP/GM to manage the FBO budget, expenditures, and appropriate staffing and service levels
Ensures that FBO complies with OSHA, EPA, Airport Authority and any other agency related to or involved in the Company’s FBO operation at the airport
Communicates changes or additions to company or departmental policies to the staff
In partnership with the SVP/GM and the HR Department, interview applicants for all open positions within the customer service, line service, and ground support departments
In partnership with the SVP/GM and the HR Department, this individual will have an active role in the hiring, dismissal, discipline, training, retraining, evaluation process, and counseling employees. Reviews with the managers the necessary materials used in evaluating and assessing the performance of all personnel within the department. As well as reviewing direct reports and evaluation and creation of their individual KPIs
Motivates and encourage managers, supervisors, and all employees within the departments to provide the highest service levels. Improves ways of open communication with employees to reduce employee relations issues
Assumes additional responsibilities in the absence of the Senior VP/GM and delegates responsibilities to qualified personnel, as needed
Responsible for the overall performance and Code of Conduct of the FBO and its employees
Other duties may be assigned, as needed
Represent Jet Aviation as one company internally and externally with industry groups, regulatory bodies and the General Dynamics network

Qualification

Corporate aviation experienceAviation industry knowledgeResource managementBusiness plan implementationProject managementCustomer service excellenceCommunication skillsTeam leadershipNegotiation skills

Required

10+ years of experience in corporate aviation
Knowledge and understanding of aviation industry
Excellent internal/external commercial awareness
At least 7 years of experience managing resources and mixed-level team members of professionals and managers
Experience setting standards and operational guidelines
Experience implementing business plans and strategic guidelines

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in business aviation or business management preferred
Strong communication and influencing skills and experience communicating to diverse internal and external stakeholders
Strong project management experience
Has a pleasant, friendly, and helpful manner to deliver the best experience to customers and colleagues
Quality driven with a passion for excellence to represent Jet Aviation as a Brand Ambassador
Demonstration and commitment to Jet Aviation values (Trust, Honesty, Alignment, Transparency)

Benefits

Health, dental & vision insurance
Matching 401(k)
Health savings and flexible spending accounts
Short-term and long-term disability
Life insurance
Employee assistance programs
Health and wellness awards
Generous paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Employee discounts

Company

Jet Aviation

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Jet Aviation as a maintenance organization when he bought the former Globe Air hangars in Basel. It is a sub-organization of General Dynamics.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
unknown
2008-11-05Acquired

Leadership Team

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Wim Buesink
Chief Financial Officer
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David Best
Senior Vice President and General Manager
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