Assistant Site Manager - IAH Airport

Oshkosh AeroTech; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 73,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401K

Job summary

Oshkosh AeroTech in Houston, TX, seeks an Assistant Site Manager to lead site supervisors, optimize operations, and uphold safety standards on airport ramps and baggage handling areas. The role requires hands-on leadership, strong communication, and the ability to adapt to day or night shifts, weekends, and holidays.

You will mentor teams, streamline processes, and ensure availability of resources while safeguarding compliance with company policies and industry regulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience in airport baggage handling or similar maintenance services.
• Reading blueprints and electrical schematics preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Word and Excel; valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily guidance to Site Supervisors, emphasizing safety, scheduling, and compliance.
• Mentor and develop team members; foster a fair, transparent work environment.
• Develop and refine processes; coordinate operations and documentation; respond to emergencies 24/7.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Communication

Blueprint reading

MS Word

MS Excel

Safety compliance

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

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. Join Oshkosh AeroTech as an Assistant Site Manager! In this role, you’ll provide daily support and guidance to Site Supervisors, helping ensure clear communication, smooth operations, and a strong focus on safety. You’ll coach and mentor team members, creating a fair and supportive work environment where people can grow and succeed. Part of your work will include improving processes, keeping operations organized, and making sure teams have what they need to be productive. Safety is a top priority, and you’ll set the example for following company standards. Flexibility is key, as you may step in for supervisors or managers, handle emergencies, and adjust to changing schedules, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Our Benefits

Joining Oshkosh Aerotech means becoming a valued member of a dynamic team with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision coverage, 401K, and more!

YOUR IMPACT

These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive, and other duties may be assigned.

• Leadership Excellence: Provide daily guidance to Site Supervisors emphasizing communication, standardization, safety, and compliance. Ensure operational efficiency and excellence in personnel scheduling, work orders review and completion, safety protocols, supply and parts management, and productivity plans with oversite and cross utilization of different work groups.
• Team Empowerment: Foster a supportive, fair, and transparent work environment. Offer on-the-job training, coaching, and mentorship to team members, while continuously striving for improvement in both team dynamics and customer satisfaction.
• Operational Optimization: Develop and refine processes and documentation to standardize operations and streamline activities contributing to the overall success of the team and organization.
• Safety Advocacy: Champion adherence to company safety standards and procedures, promoting a culture of safety awareness and compliance among all team members.
• Flexibility and Initiative:
• Demonstrate flexibility by working day or night shifts, including weekends and holidays, while proactively taking on additional duties as required.
• Be available to answer emergencies and questions 24/7 via company-issued cell phone, text messaging, and or company email.
• Be prepared to fill-in for Shift Supervisors, as needed, to accommodate for extended absences due to personal time off, business trips, etc.
• Be prepared to fill-in for the Site Manager during extended absences due to personal time off, business travel, etc.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent. Completion of a bachelor’s degree program is preferred. Valid Driver’s License required.
• Experience: A minimum of three (3) years supervisory experience required, with a minimum of ten (10) years in airport baggage handling systems or similar maintenance services. Proficiency in reading blueprints and electrical schematics is preferred.
• Skills: Strong leadership abilities, coupled with demonstrated organizational, participative management, and verbal and written communication skills, are required. Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel is required. Must be able to obtain necessary airport security clearances.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of Manager, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Ability to work in outside weather conditions on an airport ramp around aircraft and the confined areas of baggage conveyor systems. Specific vision abilities required by this job include good close proximity vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Good hand/eye coordination is required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The primary work responsibilities will require work in both office environments and in airport ramp and baggage handling system areas involving moving machinery, vehicles, aircraft, and sometimes outdoor weather conditions in both hot and cold environmental conditions.

Pay Range

$73,200.00 - $117,800.00 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.

Accommodation

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].

Equal Opportunity

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.

Pay Disclosure Policy

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.

Controlled Goods and Regulations

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.