Station Manager – MNL

Delta Air Lines; Metro Manila; On-site; PHP 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Delta Air Lines Manila airport operations seek a Station Manager to provide strategic and operational leadership for daily activities, ensuring safety, compliance, and on-time performance.

You will lead a diverse, high-performing team, collaborate with regional and headquarters partners, and drive continuous improvement while upholding Delta's values and a superior customer experience across all touchpoints, including ramp, baggage handling and customer service, in a multicultural hub.

Qualifications

• Valid authorization to live and work in the Philippines.
• Proven leadership in airport/airline or complex operations.
• Minimum 5 years of people management experience.
• Strong English skills and proficiency with MS Office.
• Deep knowledge of airport and aircraft operations (ramp, baggage, customer service, IROP, aircraft performance).
• Ability to work irregular schedules, including holidays.
• Ability to communicate and influence across organizational levels and partners.
• Strong critical thinking, decision-making, and risk mitigation.
• Ability to leverage data and analytics for decisions and improvement.
• Track record of managing complex operations in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to safety, security and data protection.
• Inclusive leadership across cultures.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for daily airport operations
• Drive on-time performance, IROP management, service recovery and customer experience
• Build and lead a high-performing, diverse team
• Collaborate with regional and HQ teams to ensure compliance with regulations and standards
• Champion Delta’s vision, values, and safety culture across stakeholders
• Lead change initiatives and continuous improvement efforts

Skills

Leadership

People management

English proficiency

Communication

Data analytics

Risk mitigation

Decision making

Aviation operations knowledge

Operational leadership

Diversity & inclusion

Safety mindset

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

How You'll Help Us Keep Climbing (Overview & Key Responsibilities)

Airport Customer Service is seeking an experienced leader to oversee Delta’s Manila airport operations. The Station Manager is accountable for safe, compliant, and efficient operations and for building strong partnerships with internal teams, airport authorities, and business partners.

• Providing strategic and operational leadership for daily airport operations
• Driving on-time performance, IROP management, service recovery and customer experience
• Building and leading a high-performing, resilient, and diverse team
• Collaborating with regional and headquarters teams to ensure compliance with international aviation regulations and company standards
• Championing Delta’s vision, values, and safety culture across all stakeholders
• Leading change initiatives and continuous improvement efforts

What You Need To Succeed (Minimum Qualifications)

• Valid authorization to live and work in the Philippines at the time of application (Delta does not provide sponsorship)
• Proven leadership experience in airport, airline, or complex operational environments
• Minimum 5 years of people management experience
• Strong command of English, and sound knowledge in MS Office application.
• In-depth understanding of airport and aircraft operations, including ramp, baggage, customer service, IROP management, and aircraft performance
• Ability to work irregular schedules, including holidays, and respond effectively to operational disruptions
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and influence effectively across all organizational levels, external partners, and regulatory authorities
• Strong critical thinking, decision-making, and risk mitigation capabilities
• Ability to leverage data and analytics to drive operational decisions and continuous improvement
• Track record of successfully managing complex operations in a fast-paced environment
• Consistent commitment to safety, security, and data protection
• Ability to lead inclusively across cultures and embrace diverse perspectives
• Strong performance history in current or previous roles
• Consistently prioritizes safety and security of self, others, and personal data.
• Embraces diverse people, thinking, and styles.
• Possesses a high school diploma, GED, or high school equivalency.

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Working knowledge of Delta computer systems, operational policies and procedures
• Experience working in international or multicultural operational environments
• Prior exposure to Asia-Pacific operations or major international hub airports
• Three years of ACS experience in operations and customer service.
• Knowledge of Deltamatic and other relevant airport technology is preferred.