BOS Station Manager - Cargo

Swissport International; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 106,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

Swissport International in the United States seeks a Station Manager - Cargo to lead day-to-day operations at the station level, shaping strategy and delivering a clear business plan.

You will oversee fueling, safety, budgeting, and stakeholder relations with airlines and airport authorities, ensuring profitability and compliance while developing a high-performing team.

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent; advanced degree or certifications advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of business management, finance, profitability drivers.
• Minimum 5 years with P&L responsibility; fueling experience preferred in aviation.
• Fluent spoken and written English.
• Strategic, commercially minded, and able to motivate teams.
• Excellent stakeholder relationships with airlines and authorities.
• Team-focused leadership in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and commitment to continuous improvement.
• High integrity and professional standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee fueling operation performance to boost profitability and market share.
• Ensure Quality, Health, Safety & Environmental standards at the station.
• Direct operating budgets and proposals for capital investments.
• Monitor financial performance; provide required financial reporting.
• Maintain quality standards; drive workflow and service improvements.
• Lead and develop a high-performance operations team.
• Build relationships with customer airlines, airport management, customs, and immigration.
• Implement safety and security measures and KPIs for operations.

Skills

P&L responsibility

Fueling experience

Strategic skills

Team leadership

English fluency

Education

University degree

Advanced degree advantageous

Job description

Are you ready to take flight in a dynamic and fast-paced aviation industry? As a global leader in aviation services, Swissport provides Ground Handling, Cargo Handling, and Passenger Services to over 300 million passengers annually. Our mission is simple – “To provide the aviation industry with consistent and tailor-made solutions around the globe, for a better customer experience.”

We believe that our people are what differentiates us from our competition. At Swissport, we are driven by our core values of Show You Care, Do the Right Things and Win as a Team, and we are currently seeking dedicated individuals, who align with these values, to join our team at various locations across the globe.

Job Summary

Station Manager - Cargo role is to lead,develop and drive the overall strategic direction and business plan by orchestrating an ongoing planning process which produces a clear and compelling vision and mid and long-term business objectives.Direct all aspects of the day-to-day operations at the station/local business unit level to ensure efficiency and performance in accordance with the corporate objectives, strategy and plans.

The expected salary is $125,000/year. Full-time employees are offered a range of health and wellness benefits as well as 401(k) with company match paid vacation time, sick time, and company paid holidays.

Your activities

• Oversee, monitor, and evaluate the Fueling operation's performance to ensure increased profitability, productivity, or market share.
• Responsible for Quality, Health, Safety, and Environmental activities at the station with an objective of reducing employee injuries, aircraft, and equipment damage.
• Direct the preparation of operating budgets and proposals for capital expenditure and investments in infrastructure, technology, equipment, systems, or other assets and resources; analyze and approve operational investments that best meet the organization's business needs.
• Monitor and track the financial performance and ensure that full accounts and records of all financial transactions are maintained. Provide financial reporting as required – (Board of Directors, Statutory Accounts, annual financial statements and reports, etc.,)
• Monitor and track quality standards of the Fueling operation and ensure continuous improvements in workflows and services to maintain competitiveness.
• Lead, guide, evaluate, and develop a team with operational responsibilities to ensure that the organization achieves its business objectives and complies with all relevant regulations and laws.
• Develop and maintain effective business relationships with all key stakeholders (customer airlines management, airport management, customs, immigration etc) to meet business targets
• Implement, oversee and monitor all safety and security measures and KPIs related to people, equipment, facilities and aircraft involved in the operation.
  • Revenue
  • HR Metrics
  • Quality targets as set by Swissport and/or as agreed with customers
  • Other KPI as defined by the business unit

Your profile

• University degree or equivalent, advanced degree in related field or professional certifications are advantageous
• Excellent working knowledge of business management principles and practices, financial concepts, and key drivers of profitability and operational performance.
• 5 years experience with P&L responsibility, Fueling experience; preferably in the Aviation Industry
• Fluent spoken and written English
• Strong strategic skills and commercial acumen combined with the ability to motivate teams to deliver high quality standards
• Ability to establish and maintain positive, professional, internal and external work relationships with all stakeholdersand interest groups
• Team focused management style that fits into a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
• Strong oral and written communications and ability to communicate and motivate at all levels
• A sense of urgency and a passion for improving the delivery of services with a commitment to continuous improvement
• Personal and professional integrity of the highest order

What we offer

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

At Swissport, we believe in diversity, equal opportunity, and the power of our values to drive our success. We are committed to providing a workplace that fosters inclusion and where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status

Visit our website at www.careers.swissport.comto learn more about Life at Swissport.

Join Swissport today and be part of a team that connects the world of aviation!