Air Logistics Manager on Duty ABE

About WFS

Join our Worldwide Flight Services family and contribute to the timely delivery of cargo shipment, luggage, business to customer delivery, and on-time flights while operating safely and securely. We perform at the highest level for our customers every day, and strive to be an exceptional leader in our industry with our teams of cargo, passenger, ramp handling, and technical service experts in 164 airport locations, 18 countries, and on 5 continents. Are you ready to take off on your next career with us?

Job Summary

The role of our Air Logistics Manager on Duty involves directly supervising a busy team of 50 Airport Logistics and Airport Ramp associates who move packages by hand and pushcart in and around our indoor/outdoor facility that is located on airport property. This is a roll up your sleeves job that supports a talented team of professionals who ensure packages arrive on time to destinations across the United States. This is a cross-dock operation; our role is to facilitate daily throughput of packages from aircraft to warehouse to trucks with no/minimal storage. Our indoor facility is an open-air environment and not temperature controlled, and you may work in or around aircraft. The ALM leads the team following our structured processes and guidelines, keeping the safety of all our team members first. The ALM is a hands-on role in moving packages throughout the facility and works with the team to ensure that customer satisfaction, safety, security, quality exceed standards for their assigned shift. Our ALM’s also maintain and control all required aspects of the operation during their shift in accordance with the corporate security program and TSA legislation.

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Responsibilities

• Be physically present and hands-on, making swift decisions in a complex logistics operation requiring timely results.
• Lead a diverse workforce in sorting, scanning, and moving small packages and containers in both warehouse and airport ramp environments.
• Supervise the unloading and loading of aircraft and trucks across a widely dispersed area.
• Ensure the removal of tie-downs and other gear when loading and unloading.
• Lead the preparation of packages for sortation and loading onto containers.
• Oversee the weighing, labeling, and make/break-down of gaylords or air containers.
• Provide clear, direct instructions to maintain strict process guidelines in a positive manner.
• Effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, and customers.
• Interpret instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Operate warehouse/ramp equipment and hold necessary licensing (if applicable).
• Perform additional assigned tasks as needed.

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED, or international equivalent.
• Two to five years of operations management or supervisory experience in a warehouse, logistics, or manufacturing environment.
• Comfortable managing execution and adherence to standardized work processes.
• Proven leadership experience overseeing teams of 30–50 personnel.
• Must be able to work weekends (Friday, Saturday, Sunday), holidays, and days off, with extended hours required during Peak Season.
• Ability to read, write, speak fluently, and understand English.
• Must be able to secure appropriate airport authority and/or US Customs security badges if applicable.

Preferred Skills

• Previous logistics, manufacturing, warehousing experience that relied heavily on managing a structured process with strict deadlines

• Excellent interpersonal skills and written and oral communication skills.

• Independent judgment and decision-making skills are required.

• Familiarity with personal computer software is helpful.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in a variety of temperatures, rain, wind, hot and cold weather

• Ability to stand for an entire shift and move long distances across our facilities

Perks & Benefits

• Want your pay in advance? Access your pay when you need it through DailyPay app!
• Are you a top performer who thrives on recognition? On the spot awards offered through the Awardco Platform including gift cards and more!
• Need quality medical care? Multiple options for both full and part-time employees!
• Want WFS Employee Extras? Travel Discounts, Pet insurance, Discount Shopping & More!
• Looking to stay healthy and improve your life? Wellness Programs offered to all employees!
• Want to invest in your future? 401k program offered with company match!
• Looking to grow and have a career with us? Opportunity for Internal Mobility and transfers available!

WFS is an equal opportunity employer committed to employment equity and inclusion. We accept applications from all qualified individuals.