Airline Catering Tower Ops Lead

DO & CO group; Romulus (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Daily meals

401K and medical benefits

Career development opportunities

Global events exposure

Job summary

DO & CO in Romulus, Michigan is seeking a dynamic Tower Operations Supervisor to oversee day-to-day catering activities on the AOA, ensure safe and timely execution, and support Delta Air Lines charter operations.

You will coordinate with DO & CO Dispatch, Delta Tower ACS, Gate Keeper, and on-site teams to prevent disruptions, uphold food safety standards, and adapt to weather or IROPs while delivering exceptional guest experiences.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3-5 years of airline catering experience.
• Knowledge of HACCP principles and food safety during IROPs.
• Proficiency with Outlook, Excel and Word.
• Ability to pass airport security clearance (TSA/US).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day catering activities on the AOA to support safe, timely execution.
• Proactively monitor Flight Family for missing catering items or equipment and coordinate timely corrective actions with Catering Dispatch to prevent service disruptions and departure delays.
• Monitor changing operational conditions, establish local catering priorities, and coordinate flight prioritization as required.
• Support all Delta Air Lines charter operations and associated catering requirements.
• Maintain close coordination with DO & CO Dispatch and local operational teams to resolve catering-related issues promptly.
• Partner with the local Delta Tower (ACS) to coordinate ramp activities, maintain clear access for catering trucks, and minimize gate congestion.
• Coordinate with the Gate Keeper in the Delta Tower (ACC) regarding aircraft swaps, operational changes, and catering-related requirements.
• Proactively support Flight Attendants by addressing catering-related questions, concerns, and last-minute requirements, coordinating timely resolutions with operational teams to support onboard service readiness.
• Serve as a primary operational point of contact for catering-related delays, supporting root cause analysis (RCA), documentation, and required follow-up actions.
• Promptly communicate operational challenges, service risks, and significant developments to local DO & CO Leadership and relevant Delta stakeholders.
• Promote and consistently reinforce ramp, food, and operational safety standards throughout catering activities.
• Support compliance with applicable food safety requirements during routine operations, flight delays, gate returns, and IROPs, escalating potential food safety concerns as required.
• Monitor local weather conditions, airport restrictions, and other factors affecting catering operations.
• Understand and activate high-wind safety protocols when required, in accordance with local airport authority guidance.
• Be familiar with catering business continuity plans and support execution during irregular operations (IROPs).
• Proactively identify operational risks and coordinate corrective actions to minimize service disruptions.

Skills

MS Office

Catering operations

Shift flexibility

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Outlook

Excel

Word

Job description

DO & CO in Romulus, Michigan is seeking a dynamic Tower Operations Supervisor to oversee day-to-day catering activities on the AOA, ensure safe and timely execution, and support Delta Air Lines charter operations.

You will coordinate with DO & CO Dispatch, Delta Tower ACS, Gate Keeper, and on-site teams to prevent disruptions, uphold food safety standards, and adapt to weather or IROPs while delivering exceptional guest experiences.