General Manager

Dnata; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

dnata USA in Virginia is seeking a General Manager to lead the IAD station, playing a pivotal role in delivering safe, compliant, and efficient ground handling operations.

You will manage day-to-day SMS/IMS administration, staff development, customer service delivery, and financial planning—ensuring alignment with company values and client commitments.

This role requires strong leadership, adherence to SLA/SGHA, and ability to work flexible hours to support a 24/7 operation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 6+ years related experience.
• Knowledge of airline ramp service handling procedures and aviation safety.
• Analytical and organizational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Willing to work nights, weekends, holidays, and in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety-centric culture and ensure compliance with policies.
• Oversee SMS/IMS administration at station level.
• Maintain staffing and scheduling aligned with customer needs.
• Develop teams through coaching and training.
• Manage financials, budgeting, and expenditures.
• Engage with customers to measure satisfaction and improve processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Night/weekend/holiday shifts

Travel readiness

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

IAD VIRGINIA, 23941 Cargo Dr, Dulles, Virginia, United States of America •

Job Description

Posted Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 4:00 AM

dnata is more than a global air and travel services provider. We connect people with possibilities and opportunities across 130+ airports in 34 countries through ground handling, cargo, travel, and catering & retail services. Our purpose is clear: to deliver on the promises our customers make. We are powered by a bold vision to be the world’s most admired air and travel services provider, which guides our strategy, culture, and every role across our teams. Our core values fuel everything we do: we are safe, we play to win, we respect everyone and work together as a team, and we are future thinking. At dnata we foster diversity, nurture ambition, and celebrate achievement. If you're inspired by purpose and motivated to be part of a global team shaping the future of aviation and travel, we’d love to have you onboard.

On the ground, dnata USA keeps 27 of the country’s major airports connected – both with each other and the world - including John F. Kennedy Airport in New York City. Handling 200,000 tonnes of cargo, guiding 15,000,000 passengers and keeping 50,000 flights in the air each year, the work that the dnata USA team complete on the ground is crucial to keeping the country in the air.

As a dnata General Manager, you have an essential role of continuously optimizing and aligning operational efficiencies to promote a successful and productive workforce. You will lead a safety centric culture, maintain compliance with all authorities, drive customer service, and keep the promises our customers make.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead a safety centric culture through consistent execution and implementation of company resources and processes.
• Responsible for the day-to-day administration and operation of the SMS/IMS at the station level
• Ensure that your station operates in compliance with all company policies and procedures, and adheres to the company's mission, vision, and values statements.
• Ensure consistent practices and processes are utilized around asset management, financial reporting, state, and local government regulations.
• Direct management and supervisory staff responsible for the primary business functions at the Station.
• Direct and participate in the acquisition, training, and onboarding of team members.
• Leverage knowledge of all SLA and SGHA’s for current and future customers to deliver on our commitments.
• Develop teams to improve work performance and maximize potential through succession planning, KPI achievement, coaching, ongoing training, and
• Establish and maintain a structured communication process betweendepartments , groups, and team members to support the Station’s commitments to customers, individuals, and our Company.
• Regularly interact and obtain feedback from customers to promote the Station and measure the level of customer satisfaction to improve capabilities and processes.
• Ensure appropriate staffing levels are maintained through proper use of flight and personnel schedules.
• Encourage employee suggestions and involvement in the improvement and growth of the Station, its processes, and people.
• Responsible for financial management including capital expenditures, forecasting, budgeting, audit performance and expense management.

Job Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor's degree or 6+ years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Full knowledge of airline ramp service handling procedures, aviation safety and security procedures.
• Analytical and organizational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Must be comfortable working nights, weekends, holidays, and in all weather conditions.
• Possess/maintain a valid state driver’s license and other FAA/Airport required identification/seals or authorizations.
• Pass pre-employment drug screen and background check.
• Travel as required.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions, provided such accommodations do not create an undue hardship for the Company.

IAD VIRGINIA, 23941 Cargo Dr, Dulles, Virginia, United States of America,