Airport Services Scheduler

Maximus Global Services; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 31,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Training

401(k) Retirement Plan

Referral Bonus

Recognition and Rewards Program

Job summary

Maximus Global Services is seeking an Airport Services Scheduler to join our Miami team. The role focuses on developing, publishing, and maintaining employee schedules for wheelchair assistance, security, and porter operations, aligned with flight schedules and customer demand.

You will forecast labor needs, deploy qualified staff, monitor hours and overtime, and ensure compliance with labor laws and airport standards while supporting budget targets and service quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Logistics, Operations Management, or related field.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in workforce scheduling, forecasting, operations, or data analysis.
• Experience in airport, airline, aviation ground handling, or other 24/7 service environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Forecast staffing requirements using flight schedules, wheelchairs volumes, and seasonal trends.
• Build and publish schedules balancing service demand and labor costs.
• Monitor staffing levels and adjust deployment during delays or disruptions.
• Review timecards and track overtime and payroll-related data.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and company policies.

Skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Logistics, Operations Management, or related field

Tools

UKG Kronos

ADP Workforce Manager

When I Work

Job description

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Airport Services Scheduler

FULL TIME Clerical Miami, FL, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 2015

Salary: $52,000.00 Annually

Join our win team at Maximus Global Services!

Maximus Global Services (MGS) purpose is "Make people smile through service". MGS provides aviation services at various airports in the US: Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Virginia, Atlanta, Baltimore, and Las Vegas.

Maximus Global Services is a dynamic and growing organization committed to fostering a positive and inclusive workplace. We are looking for a candidate for the Airport Services Scheduler position to join our winning team at Miami International Airport.

Status: Full Time

WHY should I apply?

• Paid Time Off (for FT positions)
• Paid Training
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Referral Bonus
• Recognition and Rewards Program

POSITION SUMMARY

The Airport Services Scheduler is responsible for developing, publishing, and maintaining employee schedules that ensure appropriate staffing levels for wheelchair assistance, security, and porter operations. This position forecasts labor requirements against flight schedules and customer demand, deploys the right number of qualified employees to the right place at the right time, and reviews worked hours, including overtime, for accuracy and compliance with company policy, labor law, and airline and airport service standards.

Working closely with station leadership, the Scheduler aligns labor resources with operational demand and budget targets, supporting service quality, contractual performance, and cost efficiency across the operation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Workforce Planning and Forecasting

• Forecast staffing requirements using flight schedules, historical passenger and wheelchair volumes, seasonal trends, and airline service-level requirements.
• Translate forecasts into daily, weekly, and monthly staffing plans aligned with approved labor budgets.
• Identify anticipated coverage gaps and recommend solutions to station leadership in advance.

Scheduling and Resource Allocation

• Build and publish employee schedules that balance service demand, labor cost, employee availability, skill sets, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage shift assignments, shift swaps, and time-off requests in accordance with company policy and operational needs.
• Maintain accurate employee availability, certification, and qualification records to support proper deployment.

Real-Time Monitoring and Adjustment

• Monitor staffing levels and productivity metrics throughout the operating day and adjust deployment in response to flight delays, irregular operations, weather events, and unplanned demand.
• Resolve scheduling conflicts arising from absences, call-outs, tardiness, and operational changes, coordinating replacement coverage as needed.
• Communicate schedule changes promptly and clearly to supervisors and frontline employees.

Timekeeping and Payroll Support

• Review timecards for accuracy, verify hours worked against schedules, and correct missed punches and exceptions.
• Identify, track, and report overtime, premium pay, and other additional hours; flag trends and root causes to management.
• Support payroll processing by ensuring timekeeping records are complete and approved by established deadlines.

Compliance

• Ensure schedules, meal and rest breaks, and working hours comply with federal, state, and local labor laws, company policy, and airline contract requirements.
• Maintain scheduling and timekeeping documentation in support of internal audits, customer reviews, and billing verification.

Reporting and Analysis

• Prepare and distribute recurring reports on staffing levels, scheduled versus actual hours, overtime, attendance, and labor cost against budget.
• Analyze labor data to identify efficiency opportunities and recommend improvements to scheduling practices.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Logistics, Operations Management, or a related field; an equivalent combination of education and directly related experience may be considered.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in workforce scheduling, staffing, forecasting, operations, or data analysis.
• Experience in airport, airline, aviation ground handling, or other 24/7 service environments strongly preferred.

Required Technical Skills

• Microsoft Excel (Intermediate to Advanced):Pivot tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, conditional formatting, data validation, formulas, and charts for building schedules, forecasts, and labor reports.
• ADP:Timecard review and approval, exception and missed-punch management, PTO and leave tracking, and payroll support reporting (ADP Workforce Now or ADP time and attendance modules).
• Workforce Management / Scheduling Software:Hands-on experience with one or more scheduling platforms such as UKG (Kronos), ADP Workforce Manager, When I Work, Deputy, Shiftboard, or comparable systems.
• Microsoft Outlook:Calendar management, distribution lists, and professional email communication with supervisors, employees, and customers.
• Microsoft Teams, Word, and PowerPoint:Collaboration, documentation, and presentation of staffing reports to management.
• Flight Information Tools:Ability to interpret airline flight schedules and use flight tracking or operational data sources to align staffing with arrivals and departures.
• Data Accuracy:Strong data entry skills with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

Preferred Technical Skills

• Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or similar data visualization tools.
• Familiarity with airline customer systems, wheelchair dispatch applications, or passenger service tracking platforms.
• Working knowledge of labor forecasting methods and staffing models.

Operational Knowledge

• Understanding of airport passenger services, including wheelchair assistance, security, and porter operations.
• Familiarity with airline service-level agreements, on-time performance drivers, and irregular operations.
• Working knowledge of wage-and-hour requirements, including overtime and meal and rest break rules.

Core Competencies

• Strong written and verbal communication skills; bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Analytical thinking and sound problem-solving in time-sensitive situations.
• Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Professionalism, discretion, and the ability to handle confidential employee information.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Work is performed in an airport office environment with periodic time on the concourse and in operational areas.
• Must be available to work flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays, and to respond to operational disruptions as needed.
• Must successfully complete a background check, fingerprint-based criminal history records check (CHRC), and all requirements to obtain and maintain an airport security identification badge.
• Must be able to sit for extended periods, use a computer for prolonged periods, and walk throughout the airport terminal.