Duty Manager, Interline Baggage (LAX)

McGee Air Services; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 98,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stand-by travel privileges for you and

Travel discounts on hotels, car rental

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Quarterly bonus plan

Education assistance

Holiday pay

Paid time off

Job summary

McGee Air Services is seeking a Duty Manager to provide operational leadership for ground operations at the Los Angeles location. You will manage a team of Supervisors, Leads, and Agents, drive safety programs, and ensure the operation runs smoothly during your shift.

You will coach staff, monitor daily KPIs, and coordinate with Facilities and Station management to improve processes. The role requires strong leadership, clear communication, and a commitment to safety and service excellence.

Qualifications

• 3 years of airline experience with proven skills in station operations.
• 1 year of previous supervisor experience.
• Ability to use initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Professional work ethic and ability to work with all work groups.
• Proven ability to direct the work of others in a positive way.
• Strong leadership ability with a genuine desire to help others.
• Able to lead and communicate with a diverse workgroup.

Responsibilities

• Foster and maintain an environment where safety is paramount.
• Provide coaching, counseling, and mentoring on the floor.
• Establish a culture of open communication and inclusion.
• Recognize and celebrate performance.
• Ensure the daily operational playbook runs efficiently and report KPIs.
• Investigate delays, safety issues, and compliance concerns; implement prevention measures.
• Plan and execute improved schedules with minimal supervision.
• Coordinate with Facilities/Station Manager on equipment and policy improvements.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and aviation regulations.
• Maintain accurate, open communication and a high-performance culture.

Skills

Airline operations

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Communication skills

Work ethic

Courageous, direct communication

Multitasking

Airport security clearance readiness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Compensation: USD 97,771 - USD 101,738 - yearly

Company Description

McGee is reinventing airport and aviation services throughout North America. Our teams of motivated, high-performing individuals are bringing a scrappy, new, go-getter agility to ground handling and other services. We are flexible, adaptable, resourceful, collaborative, and inclusive.

Our Values
Safety, Mutual Respect, Service, Accountability, Integrity, Pride

Salary Range

$97,771-$101,738/year.

Compensation is determined by several factors, including location, relevant experience, skill level, and internal equity. Please note, we don’t typically hire above midpoint.

• Free stand-by travel privileges for you and eligible family members…explore the world on us!
• Exclusive travel discounts on hotels, car rentals, & cruises
• 401(k) with company match
• Life insurance
• Quarterly bonus plan
• Education assistance
• Holiday pay
• Paid time off

Job Description

The Duty Manager will provide operational leadership and strategic support for all team members at the local level and is accountable for a successful partnership between McGee Air Services and its customers. This role is responsible for managing all aspects of ground operations performance, leading safetyprograms,and leading an engaged, highly productive team. While using discretion and independent judgment, this role holds the ultimate responsibility for overseeing a successful operation during their working shift which includes a staff of Ops Supervisors, Leads and Agents. The Duty Manager is responsible for a direct team of Operational Supervisors that they oversee, coach, counsel, and develop.

• Foster and maintain an environment and culture where the safety of our team members and customers is of paramount importance.
• Provide in the moment coaching, counseling, and mentoring. Assess events to determine appropriate action without direct oversight, including investigations, whether to withhold from service, conflict resolution or appropriate corrective action.
• Establish and maintain a culture that encourages open communication, and where all team members feel valued, connected, and engaged in the success of the operation.
• Recognize and celebrate individual and team performance.
• Ensure the daily operational playbook is running effectively and efficiently and as needed drive ongoing continuous improvement while reporting daily KPIs.
• Investigate and report delays, irregularities, safety and compliance concerns, share lessons learned, and develop solutions for future prevention.
• Prepare necessary improvement plans, plan and execute initiatives, and coordinate efficient monthly/quarterly team member work schedules under only general supervision.
• In partnership with Facilities and Equipment Manager, or Station Manager, execute the equipment and facility policy/procedures, and make recommendations for and execute improvement.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and all regulations of federal, state and local airport authorities. Conduct audits and observations to ensure compliance with company and customer policy and expectations.
• Demonstrate and maintain open and honest communication, creating an inclusive, engaging, and high-performance culture that demonstrates McGee's valuesof Safety, Service, Integrity, Mutual Respect, Accountability and Pride.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required:

• 3 years of airline experience with proven skills in station operations, including one of the following areas: passenger service, cargo handling, fleet service, or ground operations required
• 1year of previous supervisor experience
• Ability to use initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Professional work ethic and demonstrated ability to work with all work groups while addressing people courageously, directly and candidly
• Proven ability to direct the work of others in a positive way
• Strong leadership ability with a genuine desire to help others
• Able to lead and successfully communicate with a diverse workgroup and other internal departments
• Ability to obtain and maintain airport security clearance, customs seal, and/or USPS security clearance including background criminal history check, drug screen and fingerprinting required by specific work assignment
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work with and maintain confidential information
• Ability to maintain reliable attendance
• Flexibility to work varied shifts, weekends, holidays required
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Additional Information

This job description outlines the essential functions and requirements for this position. Team Member must be able to perform these key responsibilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, unless doing so would cause undue hardship to the Company.

Pre-Employment Requirements

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of applicable pre-employment requirements. Depending on the position, these may include a criminal background check, drug test, driving record review, employment verification, and other job-related screenings.

Any criminal background check will be conducted after a conditional offer of employment and in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Airport Badge Requirements

Important notification for roles working at or requiring access to an airport or maintenance hangar: Employees will be required to obtain and maintain a SIDA badge issued by the airport authority. Depending on the role you may also be required to obtain a US Customs seal and/or USPS security clearance. If an employee does not qualify for or has the necessary clearance revoked, the employee will be terminated.

EEO Statement

McGee Air Services does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. Employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants are also protected by law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions absent undue hardship and consistent with applicable law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled