Air Station Operations Lead – 737-700 Coordination

Iflyea; El Paso, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Iflyea seeks an experienced EL Paso Station Coordinator (737-700) to manage day-to-day operations at the El Paso station. You will verify schedules, coordinate pre-departure activities with flight crews and ground handlers, and monitor departures for on-time performance in a high-stakes environment.

The role requires 3+ years in airline operations, a U.S. passport or citizenship, TSA and CHRC clearances, and a strong command of Microsoft Office and flight-following software.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 3+ years in airline station operations, ground operations, dispatch/OCC, or line maintenance coordination; Part 121 experience strongly weighted.
• U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain DHS/ICE suitability or background determination as required by the contract.
• Ability to pass TSA Security Threat Assessment and fingerprint-based CHRC, and to obtain and hold an ELP SIDA badge.
• Pre-employment and random DOT drug and alcohol testing under 49 CFR Part 40 / 14 CFR Part 120 (safety-sensitive function).
• Valid driver's license; ability to obtain airport ramp driving privileges.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and flight-following or scheduling software.
• Supervisory or station lead experience at a charter, ACMI, or government-contract carrier.
• Experience supporting DoD, CRAF, or DHS flight operations.
• Boeing 737 NG familiarity (servicing, GSE, MEL/CDL concepts).
• FAA Aircraft Dispatcher certificate or A&P certificate.
• Hazmat, weight-and-balance/load planning, or fueling supervisor certifications.
• Conversational Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Verify the daily station plan against the published DHS/ICE schedule: aircraft assignment, crew report times, gate/hardstand, fuel, catering, and lav/water service.
• Lead pre-departure coordination with the Captain, the government flight/mission lead, and ground handling; confirm the aircraft is released and the ramp is ready before boarding begins.
• Track every departure and arrival against the flight schedule; record delays with EAX delay codes and root cause, and notify OCC/dispatch immediately of any threat to on-time performance.
• Manage irregular operations at ELP in coordination with EAX SOC: diversions, weather holds, AOG, crew legality issues, and schedule changes pushed by the customer.
• Serve as the station liaison between line maintenance, Maintenance Control, and SOC for the 737-700 tails assigned to the program.
• Oversee contract ground handlers, fuelers, caterers, and cleaners against EAX standards and each service agreement; audit performance and document discrepancies.
• Verify fuel quality records, deicing/anti-icing capability (as applicable), and weight-and-balance inputs meet EAX procedures.
• Confirm vendor personnel hold current EAX-required training (ground handling, hazmat recognition, fueling, security) before working EAX aircraft.
• Enforce the EAX aircraft operator security program at ELP, including aircraft access control, searches, and SIDA/AOA compliance with airport and TSA requirements.
• Protect contract-sensitive information (manifests, schedules, PII) per DHS/ICE contract handling requirements; share only with authorized personnel.
• Report hazards, incidents, and ground damage through the EAX SMS; participate in investigations and track corrective actions to closure.
• Maintain station records for FAA, DOT, TSA, customer, and internal audits; keep the station manual current.
• Act as EAX's on-site representative to DHS/ICE representatives and the airport authority; attend operational coordination meetings.
• Provide the Director of Operations the data needed for contract performance reporting: OTP, completion factor, cancellations, and delay causes.
• Flag contract scope changes, extra-service requests, and cost-bearing events for billing and contract review.
• Prepare daily and weekly station reports; maintain the station contact roster, vendor list, and emergency response plan.
• Manage station supplies, purchase requests, and vendor invoice verification within approved limits.

Skills

Attention to detail

Calm under pressure

Communication

Discretion with sensitive information

Independent working

Education

High school diploma

Associate's or Bachelor's in aviation management

FAA Aircraft Dispatcher certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Flight-following software

Job description

Iflyea seeks an experienced EL Paso Station Coordinator (737-700) to manage day-to-day operations at the El Paso station. You will verify schedules, coordinate pre-departure activities with flight crews and ground handlers, and monitor departures for on-time performance in a high-stakes environment.

The role requires 3+ years in airline operations, a U.S. passport or citizenship, TSA and CHRC clearances, and a strong command of Microsoft Office and flight-following software.