Airport Site Manager - PVD

Oshkosh Corporation, Inc.; Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 83,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Oshkosh AeroTech, a leading provider of aviation ground support and airport services, seeks a Site Maintenance Manager to lead maintenance operations with a focus on safety, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. You will oversee BHS, PBB, and PM programs while coordinating with airlines, TSA, and airport authorities.

This hands-on leadership role requires building a safety culture, driving cost efficiency, and developing teams to deliver reliable service across a dynamic airport environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Valid Driver’s License required.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain TSA and airport security clearance.
• Preventive maintenance and repair of PBBs, ground power units, and preconditioned air units.
• Preventive maintenance and repair of a BHS, including PLCs, conveyors, high-speed diverters, and control room operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage maintenance of baggage handling systems (BHS) and passenger boarding bridges (PBB).
• Oversee PM schedules with 100% compliance and timely execution.
• Coordinate daily with airport operations, station managers, and leadership to address needs and resolve issues.
• Manage budgets, optimize resources, and control costs while maintaining service quality.
• Lead incident response and emergency protocols to ensure uninterrupted service.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Safety culture

Stakeholder management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CMMS

Job description

About Oshkosh AeroTech

About Oshkosh AeroTech, an Oshkosh company Oshkosh AeroTech is a leading provider of aviation ground support products, gate equipment and airport services to commercial airlines, airports, air-freight carriers, ground handling and military customers.

Oshkosh AeroTech offers products that make a difference in people’s lives by supporting those in our communities who do some of the toughest work. They own many of the most trusted brands in the air transportation industry, including LEKTRO®, JetAire®, JetPower®, AmpTekÔ, Jetway®, and more. We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Site Maintenance Manager to lead our airport maintenance operations with a focus on safety, efficiency, and excellence. This role requires a hands‑on leader who can motivate teams, build a safety culture, streamline operations, and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders including customers, airlines, TSA, and airport authorities.

YOUR IMPACT

Operational Leadership

• Manage the maintenance operation of baggage handling systems (BHS) and passenger boarding bridges (PBB).
• Oversee the monthly preventive/predictive maintenance (PM) schedules, ensuring 100% compliance and timely execution of all maintenance activities.
• Lead daily coordination with airport operations, station managers, and airport leadership to proactively address operational needs and resolve issues.
• Manage operational budgets, optimize resource allocation, and control costs while maintaining high service quality.
• Establish a customer‑centric approach to the site with fast response times and a sense of urgency regarding customer concerns and requests.
• Oversee daily site operations to ensure peak performance, resource optimization, and compliance with safety and operational standards.
• Manage workforce scheduling, work orders, and cross‑functional team coordination to maximize productivity.
• Lead incident response and emergency protocols to maintain uninterrupted service.

Safety & Compliance Champion

• Champion a culture of safety, ensuring safety is the highest priority and the Oshkosh people first culture thrives at the site.
• Promote a safe workplace through regular training, inspections, and strict adherence to airport, OSHA, and internal standards.
• Ensure compliance with all operational, environmental, and regulatory guidelines.

Team Development & Engagement

Partner with human resources and site admin to implement HR strategies that align with business goals, including hiring, retention, and workforce planning.

• Mentor and train team members through on-the-job guidance, performance feedback, and continuous development opportunities.
• Foster a positive, inclusive work culture focused on teamwork, accountability, and customer satisfaction.
• Drive the Oshkosh people‑first culture, emphasizing employee engagement and development at the site.

For sites with supervisors and/or assistant managers: Build leadership capabilities

• Provide coaching and identify leadership development opportunities for members of the team.
• Effectively develop supervisors and assistant managers to build succession plans for future site management opportunities.

Process Improvement & Administration

Evaluate, design, and implement operational procedures that enhance efficiency and service delivery.

• Supervise administrative responsibilities including HR coordination, contract compliance, invoicing, and reporting.
• Act as primary liaison for communication with stakeholders including airlines, TSA, and airport authorities.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and efficiencies.

Availability & Flexibility

• Provide on‑call support 24/7 and work varying shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays as operational needs dictate.
• Participate in scheduled and ad-hoc meetings, training sessions, airport tours, and audits.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED and a minimum of 5 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Valid Driver’s License required.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain TSA and airport security clearance.
• Preventive maintenance and repair of PBB’s, ground power units, and preconditioned air units.
• Preventive maintenance and repair of a BHS, to include, but not limited to, PLC, conveyor motors and belts, high speed diverters, and control room operations.
• Record maintenance and production of system performance reports using a CMMS.
• Experience working with customers and providing best in class customer experience.
• Business acumen with P&L management experience.
• Proven leadership, team‑building capabilities, and experience building a strong safety culture.

STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous experience working within an airport environment or industry.

Skills & Competencies

• Lives the Oshkosh Core Values of We put people first, We do the right thing, We persevere, We are better together
• Demonstrates the Oshkosh Leadership Traits of Inspires Vision and Purpose, Drives Results, Customer Focus, Cultivates Innovation, Fosters Engagement, and Instills Trust.
• Proficiency in using computer systems for data analysis, reporting, and operational monitoring.
• Strong problem‑solving skills, with the ability to remain composed in high‑pressure scenarios.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Able to lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Comfortable working in diverse environments, including active airport ramps, confined spaces, and near mechanical systems.
• Work setting includes both office and field environments, often around aircraft and ground support equipment.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds.
• Comfortable working in active airport environments, including ramps, confined spaces, and around aircraft and mechanical systems.
• Work takes place in both office and field settings.

Pay Range

• Pay Range: $82,900.00 - $134,300.00 The above pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target pay for the position across all U.S. locations. Within this range, individual pay is determined by various factors, including the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's experience, education and skills, as well as the equity of pay among team members in similar positions.

Beyond offering a competitive total rewards package, we prioritize a people-first culture and offer various opportunities to support team member growth and success

Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability for any part of the employment process, please contact us at [e-mail].

Oshkosh Corporation is a merit-based Equal Opportunity Employer

• Job opportunities are open for application to all qualified individuals and selection decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic.
• To the extent that information is provided or collected regarding categories as provided by law it will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.
• Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
• However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporation's legal duty to furnish information.

Certain positions with Oshkosh Corporation require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations

• Applicants for these positions may need to be “U.S. Persons,” as defined in these regulations.
• Generally, a “U.S. Person” is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.

Advance your career by advancing the world

For many of our team members, this is more than a career. It’s a calling. Oshkosh is home to thousands of difference-makers working together to build, serve and protect people and communities around the world. From the front lines to the firehouse, the people we serve are driven by a sense of purpose. The people who work here are no different. Our engineering and product innovation help keep soldiers and firefighters safe, is critical in building and keeping communities clean and helps people do their jobs every day. As part of a People First culture, you’ll be encouraged and empowered to take ownership of your work, develop your career and make a real impact on the world around you. Oshkosh is a global company that designs and manufactures some of the world’s toughest specialty and access equipment under the brands of JLG®, Hinowa, Power Towers, Pierce®, MAXIMETAL™, Oshkosh® Defense, McNeilus®, IMT®, Jerr-Dan®, Frontline™ Communications, Oshkosh® Airport Products, Oshkosh® AeroTech™ and Pratt Miller.