Airline Service Manager (2019)

Avfuel Corp; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Avflight Lansing is seeking a Station Manager responsible for both ground and flight operations, passenger services, aircraft handling, and catering operations at the Lansing, MI location. You will oversee ticketing, baggage handling, announcements, and cargo preparation, while ensuring compliance with company and government policies.

The role requires airline/aviation experience, supervisory skills, and the ability to work varied shifts including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Relative airline or aviation experience. Previous supervisory experience is preferred.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and spoken.
• Ability to read and write English; bilingual skills a plus.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate airline station activities.
• Review reports on the station activity to plan station operations.
• Direct the arrangement of work schedules for efficient staff for both scheduled and non-scheduled flights.
• Coordinate passenger reservations and ticketing, commissary services, and ramp to meet company and government policies.

Skills

Aviation experience

Supervisory experience

Excellent communication

Flexible hours

Physical stamina

Driver's license

Education

2 Year Degree

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Avflight Lansing - Lansing, MI 48906

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: 2 Year Degree

Job Shift: Any

General Purpose of Job: The station manager is in charge of both ground and flight operations, including the passenger services, aircraft handling, and catering operations. Station managers are also responsible for selling tickets, checking in baggage, making announcements, preparing passengers and cargo, and performing other necessary services.

Duties

• Direct and coordinate airline and or airline station activities
• Review reports on the station activity to determine data needed for planning station operations
• Direct the arrangement of work schedules for optimum employee efficiency for both scheduled and non-scheduled flights.
• Coordinate activities such as passenger reservations and ticketing, commissary services, and ramp to ensure that all these activities meet the policies and regulations of the company as well as the government.
• Evaluating the staff to establish and conceptualize training to promote efficiency
• Keep an open line of communication with the TSA and Airport Authority regarding charter and airline flight schedules and loads, in addition to working closely with charter airlines and brokers of private flights.
• Training employees on multiple aircraft types, as well as making sure the group is in general training compliance.
• Report to the Regional Manager of Airline Services to convey pertinent operation information and operational issues.
• Oversee Avflight Services screening and GSC program at their location, if applicable.
• Duties in this area involve training new hires, recurrent training, record keeping and maintaining, soliciting carriers for the service, staffing events, going to event to evaluate the staff, TSA inspections and audits by the FAA and airlines, and invoice out all events.
• Be very assertive with the staff when procedures are not followed, and a very open line of communication with the customer or customers and impeccable follow through.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Relative airline or aviation experience. Previous supervisory experience is preferred.
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to push/pull/lift 50 lbs. for extended periods of time
• Ability to read and write English; bilingual skills a plus
• Ability to work efficiently under time constraints
• Must be available to work varied hours including swing and graveyard shifts plus weekends and holidays
• Must be 18 years or older
• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• Must pass background check, pre-employment drug test and obtain security clearance
• Must have authorization to work in the U.S.
• Must have valid Driver's license
• Must be willing to work outside in all types of weather and elevated noise levels within the airport environment

Competency/Behavioral Requirements

• Be pleasant with others on the job and display a good-natured, cooperative attitude
• Be reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfill obligations
• Strong attention to detail
• Maintain composure, keep emotions in check, control anger, and avoid aggressive behavior even in difficult situations
• Accept criticism and deal calmly and effectively with high stress situations be open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace
• Willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges
• Be sensitive to others' needs and feelings and be understanding and helpful on the job

Physical Demands

Must be able to carry 50-pound suitcase from the floor to 18 inches and carry 50-pound suitcase in front of you with both hands for a distance of up to 25 feet; must have physical dexterity sufficient to perform repetitive tasks and motions, including bending at the waist and knees, squatting, kneeling, crawling, twisting and sustaining those positions for extended amounts of time. Must have sufficient vision and ability to safely perform the essential functions of the position.

Work Environment

Airport environment: Indoors and Outdoors. Extreme outdoor conditions where extreme temperature ranges may be encountered.

Other Knowledge and Skills Requirements

To be successful in this field, one must possess excellent oral and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, superior problem solving skills, great leadership skills, good administrative skills, very assertive, impecable follow through, and very flexible in their schedule. The Airline Station Manager must be motivated, goal-oriented, lead by example, open minded, and have the ability to analyze, evaluate, and implement rules, handle customers and employees well and work well under pressure. The Airline Station Manager must have a genuine passion in providing customer service and have the ability to manage his/her time, particularly when he/she may be required to work for flexible hours.