Operations Manager - Milwaukee Airport (MKE)

INTRODUCTION

Interested in working in aviation? Are you looking for a job with stability and growth opportunities? If you are looking for a career with growth potential and work well in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, we want to speak to you!

Salary: 60,000-80,000

Perks of the job:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Growth potential

WHY WORK FOR PRIMEFLIGHT?

• We are committed to being a leading provider of commercial services within the aviation industry
• Our teams focus on maintaining a positive working environment and treating all team members with respect
• With more than 200 locations across the world, we offer opportunities for career progression

• Enjoy a competitive pay scale

ABOUT US

• We perform a wide range of airport support services globally on behalf of commercial airlines. Join us for a rewarding career in the aviation industry!

OPERATIONS MANAGER AT PRIMEFLIGHT

The Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of field operations, including leading the operations team, coordinating with airlines and airport authorities, and ensuring the implementation of operational procedures and policies. In addition to managing day-to-day operations, this role is key in crisis management, handling emergencies and disruptions in close collaboration with senior leadership. Continuous analysis and improvement of operational processes to increase overall efficiency.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the delivery of services for customer airlines and airports in accordance with the contract and within the agreed budget level
• Ensure safety and security policies and procedures are in accordance with all applicable standards set
• Liaise with airline station managers, airport operations managers, handling agents, Customs, Immigration and Security officials, and other airport stakeholders
• Manage local Recruiting and Staffing initiatives, following recruiting and hiring policies and procedures and ensuring staffing levels are maintained to meet internal/external service level/quality assurance standards
• Monitor performance and take action to correct any shortfalls
• Collaborate with Senior leadership operational gaps, irregularities and audits
• Guide and mentor the local team
• Investigate and report all accidents, incidents, and irregularities, including work-related accidents/incidents, passenger incidents involving PrimeFlight employees and property and/or aircraft damage
• Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations and laws as well as required security measures
• Promote and support workplace diversity initiatives
• Assist and/or lead startup operations across all lines of business
• The ability to backfill open leadership positions during times of vacancy
• May be assigned other duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS

• 18 years of age or older
• Eligible to work in the United States
• 5 years of Leadership/Operational experience
• Strong communication skills
• Established leader in managing large teams
• Project Management experience a plus
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language, to include documents
• Ability to access and interpret information in print and electronically, including the use of adaptive technologies or methods as necessary
• Effectively communicate both in-person and through electronic means
• Travel requirement >75% travel between airport stations and for meetings
• Pass a background check and drug screen
• Eligibility to acquire needed credentials and clearances (FAA, TSA, Port Authority, U.S. Customs and U.S. Postal- as applicable)
• Ability to work any day/shift, including holidays, within a 24/7 operation
• Must have a valid state-issued driver’s license with an acceptable driving record

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential requirement satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the work environment, knowledge, skill, and/or ability. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential requirements.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY/WORKING CONDITIONS MAY INCLUDE:

• Ability to lift up to 70 pounds
• Prolonged standing and walking in an indoor/outdoor environment as applicable
• Must be able to reach with arms and grasp with hands
• Must be able to push, pull
• Must be able to crawl and crouch, at times, in confined tight spaces
• Must be able to bend, stretch, squat, kneel
• Exposure to moderate and at times high noise levels
• Be able to hear and respond to the spoken voice and to audible alarms
• Tasks may involve repetitive motions of the arms, wrists, hands and/or fingers
• Specific vision abilities required for this job include: Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less); distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more); peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point); depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships); ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus)

The pay rate listed on this post is what the company reasonably expects to pay for this position. However, individual compensation may vary based on factors including qualifications, skills, competencies, education, and experience.

PrimeFlight Aviation Services, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at PrimeFlight Aviation Services, Inc. without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, color, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, uniform service member and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state/province, and local laws.