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SFO Operations & Business Manager

San Francisco International Airport
San Francisco, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/14/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/19/2025

Overview

SFO Operations & Business Manager - San Francisco International Airport

On-site

Operations SFO Full time

San Francisco, California, United States

In-person role at San Francisco International Airport

Our Pacific Aviation / Superior Aircraft Services (SAS) family creates an environment where, together, we can all succeed by using our individual personalities and having fun along the way.

Sound good so far? Want to grow your career?

We welcome you to come aboard and join Pacific Aviation!

Our Pacific Aviation family creates an environment where together, we can all succeed.

We are an airport service provider dedicated to providing exceptional customer service for  some of the world’s finest airlines  across all their service needs including passenger services, flight operations, cargo services, charter flights, cleaning services, and more. Pacific Aviation operates in three central hubs across the West Coast – Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Seattle, and our SAS East Coast operations focus on Boston and Raleigh-Durham plus several other cities.

Responsibilities

Summary :

The ideal candidate for our SFO Operations & Business Manager position is a bright, ambitious, and motivated professional. We are looking for someone who takes pride in providing exceptional leadership experience and fosters a collaborative work environment. The objective for this role is to create high-performing business unit with excellence in :

  • People : prioritize creating a talented, cohesive, and coordinated team as the foundation of success
  • Process : build standardized process for scalability, accountability, and continuous improvement
  • Profit : analyze and prioritize what’s needed to drive high performance in order to generate surplus that can be reinvested in People and Process

The right candidate will be a hands-on leader who can manage a comprehensive business unit. They will lead by example by being present in the terminal, by anticipating and proactively solving problems, and by embodying our standards of success.

Budget and KPIs

  • KPIs : Collaborate with the Finance Department to develop and maintain monthly station performance metrics, related performance improvement strategies
  • Forecasting : consult with Finance Department on quarterly and annual financial forecasts Manpower and Overtime Management
  • Budget Compliance : Directly oversee weekly manpower budgets, tracking overtime trends and implementing corrective actions to optimize labor efficiency
  • Reporting and Analysis : Generate and analyze workforce productivity reports to ensure staffing aligns with operational requirements while maintaining cost effectiveness. Hiring and Talent Feedback
  • Needs Assessment : Partner with the Talent Acquisition department to identify station-specific hiring needs, providing data-driven feedback on candidate quality and retention trends
  • Pipeline Monitoring : Conduct regular evaluations of recruitment pipelines to ensure alignment with station operational demands and performance standards
  • Onboarding

  • Standardized Process : Provide local oversight of the HR Department’s structured onboarding program to ensure new hires are fully equipped to meet station operational standards within their first 90 days
  • Metric Tracking : Measure onboarding success by tracking key metrics such as time-to-productivity, retention within the first 6 months, and completion rates of required training
  • Client Relationship / Retention :

    Contract and SLA Compliance

  • Performance : Analyze key metrics such as on-time performance, client feedback, to identify recurring pain points impacting airline customer satisfaction
  • Continuous Improvement : Develop action plans targeting performance and compliance needs areas, including specific process improvements and resource allocation adjustments
  • Leadership / Coaching :

    Account Manager Coaching

  • One-on-Ones : Conduct one-on-ones to review performance metrics, deliver actionable feedback, and provide resources to address operational challenges
  • Training and Education :

  • Structured Process : Oversee effectiveness of training plans provided by L&OD and HR, focused on compliance, operational needs, and service standards
  • Success Metrics : Evaluate training effectiveness through assessments, spot checks, and performance trends
  • Succession Planning :

  • Pipeline : Identify high-potential employees, assign them to lead initiatives, and track their progress using performance-based metrics
  • Qualifications

  • Compliance with instructions
  • Compliance of Airport and Company regulations and procedures
  • Compliance of all safety procedures
  • Perform essential functions of the job
  • HOURS : Approximately 2 : 00 pm - 6 : 00 pm

    Minimum requirement to be available 4 day per week, including weekends and Holidays

    Requirements

    Strong hands-on leadership skills with a focus on team development and performance. (5 years in aviation or a relevant service industry).

  • Outstanding listening and communication skills and the ability to build strong team member and client relationships
  • Flexibility to work in different shifts including weekends and holidays - to lead by example and stay in touch with the operation
  • Focus on building Account Relationships and Growing Business
  • Development of team to take operations to the next level
  • Benefits

    COMPENSATIONS & BENEFITS :

  • Competitive base salary of $130K - $145K
  • Performance-based bonuses tied to key metrics
  • Comprehensive benefits package : Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, along with 401(k) with match
  • Paid Time Off : Vacation, sick leave, and holidays
  • Collaborative leadership team
  • Please visit   to learn more about our Company Values.

    At Pacific Aviation, we celebrate diversity and believe it makes us stronger. Our varied backgrounds and perspectives benefit our employees, services, and community. All candidates are evaluated based on merit alone.

    Pacific Aviation is an equal opportunity employer, we will consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and their passion for creating better outcomes, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. During the application and on-boarding process, you may be asked to share your personal characteristics and data with us.

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