Airport Duty Manager - CID

Unifi Aviation LLC; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flight benefits after 30 days

Earned wage access

Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)

Paid time off

401k with company match

Employee discounts

Wellness program

Performance bonuses

Job summary

Unifi Aviation LLC in Cedar Rapids, IA seeks a Duty Manager to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective airport operations. You will oversee and coordinate team activities, coach staff, recruit and schedule, and monitor performance while upholding safety standards.

Flight privileges are offered after 30 days for employees and eligible family members, with competitive pay and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, PTO, and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent education.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Possesses a valid Driver's License.
• Must be able to obtain credentials required as per airport or state or customs requirements.
• Supervisory experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and coordinates team activities related to the operation.
• Coaches, counsels and mentors employees, including issuing disciplinary action as required.
• Assists in recruiting, administrative, payroll, employee scheduling, and general administrative duties.
• Monitors staffing and overtime use and operational and financial performance of the assigned station.
• Promotes team-building initiatives to develop and motivate team members.
• Complete work in a safe and secure manner, following company safety and operational standards.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Team coordination

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

flight privileges: offered after 30 days for employees and eligible family members!

Oct 11, 2026

Requirements and Description

Unifi has decades of experience in the aviation services industry. We continue to innovate, adapt, and grow by leaning on our experience and expertise in airline ground services. Our vision is to be the most respected company by providing exceptional experience getting aircraft and passengers to their destination safely.

We are seeking individuals to join our growing team who are passionate, have integrity, and have empathy for how their words and decisions affect our employees, customers, and partners. Join our team and see where the flight benefits can take you.

Job Summary:

The Duty Manager is responsible for ensuring the daily airport operation runs in a safe, efficient, and cost-effective manager. The Duty Manager will oversee and coordinate team activities to create a safe, reliable, efficient, and effective operation.

Flight Privileges: Offered after 30 days for employees and eligible family members!

Competitive pay with daily access to earned wages.

Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance for full-time employees.

Paid time off - 9 paid holidays + 80 hours of PTO in your first year (PTO plans increase with tenure).

401k with 3% company match contribution when you contribute 9% to your retirement plan after 30 days.

Exclusive Discounts and Additional Wellness program.

Eligible to receive annual performance bonuses as additional compensation

Job Duties:

Supervises and coordinates team activities related to the operation.

Coaches, counsels and mentors employees, including issuing disciplinary action as required.

Assists in recruiting, administrative, payroll, employee scheduling, and general administrative duties.

Monitors staffing and overtime use and operational and financial performance of the assigned station.

Promotes team-building initiatives to develop and motivate team members.

Complete work in a safe and secure manner, following company safety and operational standards.

Immediately report safety and security incidents as well as potential hazards in line with the Unifi Fair and Just Culture Policy.

Perform other related duties as assigned within the appropriate skill, experience, and capabilities expected for this position.

Qualifications:

High School diploma, GED or equivalent education.

Must be at least 18 years of age.

Possesses a valid Driver's License.

Must be able to obtain credentials required as per airport or state or customs requirements.

Supervisory experience is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Two years of relevant work experience in the aviation or ground handling services industry.

Physical requirements:

Must be able to frequently push, pull, stoop, squat, kneel, bend, lift up to 70lbs and move up to 70lbs; and constantly walk, stand, handle, grasp and reach out. May have to reach above shoulder occasionally.

Working conditions:

You will need to have flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays and overtime. We operate in a shift bid environment.

Must be able to be alert to moving vehicles or aircraft and use radio equipment.

Enjoy the outdoors on a daily basis (sun, rain, sleet or snow!) May be exposed to a wide variety of weather conditions, jet and machinery noises, fumes, dirt and dust for extended periods.

"Unifi is committed to equal opportunity employment regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or veteran status."

"Unifi is committed to equal opportunity employment regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or veteran status."