Labor Relations Manager

McGee Air Services; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stand-by travel privileges

Health insurance (medical, dental, and

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Life Insurance

Performance bonus potential

Holiday pay and PTO

Job summary

McGee is seeking a Labor Relations Manager to develop and manage positive labor-management relations between McGee and the IAM. You will administer CBAs, support operational leadership in labor matters, and help ensure compliance across McGee stations.

The role emphasizes negotiations, grievance handling, mitigation of labor risks, and training managers in best practices while upholding McGee's safety-first culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of labor relations or employee relations experience.
• Experience handling grievances, arbitrations, and investigations.
• Strong understanding of labor laws and collective bargaining practices.
• Excellent negotiation, mediation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship management abilities.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environments with irregular schedules.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HRIS systems.
• Ability to influence others and work cross-functionally.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary company representative in dealings with the union general chairs.
• Interpret and administer CBAs and support negotiations.
• Assist with MOUs or arbitration agreements and dispute resolution.
• Manage grievance review board and arbitration preparation.
• Build collaborative relationships with union leadership for stability.
• Monitor labor climate and propose mitigation strategies.
• Ensure consistent application of CBAs across stations.
• Partner with Legal and HR teams on litigation and regulatory matters.
• Analyze labor metrics and support change management initiatives.
• Train managers on labor relations practices and investigations.

Skills

Negotiation

Mediation

Conflict resolution

Interpersonal skills

Analytical

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

HRIS systems

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

HRIS systems

Microsoft Office

Job 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

$80,169-$121,543/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.

Benefits That Help You Soar

Joining #TeamMcGee opens the runway to a full suite of rewards designed to help you thrive on the ground and explore the world above it. Some benefits can vary based on location, employment status, or length of employment.

• Free stand‑by travel privileges on Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, & Horizon Air...
• Comprehensive medical, dental, & vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Company provided life insurance.
• Opportunity to earn additional pay each quarter based on performance.
• Generous holiday pay and paid time off.

Job Description

The Labor Relations Manager is responsible for developing and managing positive labor management relations between McGee & the IAM. This role administers collective bargaining agreements, supports operational leadership in labor relations matters, ensures compliance with the collective bargaining agreement (CBA), and serves as the primary liaison with union representatives. The manager plays a critical role in ensuring effective labor relations practices across McGee.

Key Responsibilities

Labor & Union Relations

• Serve as the primary company representative in dealings with the union general chairs.
• Interpret and administer collective bargaining agreements (CBAs).
• Support collective bargaining negotiations, and other related activities related to MOUs or arbitration agreements.
• Manage grievance review board, arbitration preparation, and dispute resolution.
• Build collaborative relationships with union leadership to promote effective communication and operational stability.
• Monitor labor climate and recommend proactive strategies to reduce workplace conflict.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure consistent application of CBA and labor agreements across stations.
• Maintain accurate labor relations documentation and reporting.
• Partner with Legal and other Human Resources teams on labor-related litigation, arbitrations, and regulatory matters.
• Identify labor risks and recommend mitigation strategies.

Operational Support

• Assist in contingency planning during labor disruptions or operational emergencies.
• Analyze labor metrics including grievances and disciplinary trends.
• Support change management initiatives involving changes to company policy and CBA changes.

Training & Development

• Train managers and supervisors on labor relations practices, union contract administration, and workplace investigations.
• Develop labor relations guidelines and best practices for frontline leadership.
• Promote respectful workplace standards and conflict resolution techniques.

Additional Responsibilities

• Maintainopen and honest communication that creates an inclusive,engagingand high-performance culture thatdemonstratesMcGee's values of Safety, Service, Integrity, Mutual Respect, Accountability and Pride.
• Performotherduties asassigned to support McGee's successful business operation.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of labor relations or employee relations experience, preferable in airline operations, aviation services, ground handling, transportation or logistics.
• Experience handling grievances, arbitrations, and investigations.
• Strong understanding of labor laws and collective bargaining practices.
• Excellent negotiation, mediation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship management abilities.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, operationally driven environments with irregular schedules.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HRIS systems.
• Ability to influence others, work cross-functionally, and contribute positively to a team-oriented, safety-first culture.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be