Lead Agent Operations Planning

Envoy Air Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flight privileges

Training & development

Health benefits

Job summary

Envoy Air Inc. is seeking an airport operations professional to support aircraft departures, coordinating overall operations within a defined area and assisting with training and administrative duties. This role requires strong organizational and communication skills and a commitment to safety and efficiency.

Candidates should be flexible to work rotating shifts and have basic computer proficiency. Envoy Air offers flight privileges within the American Airlines network and development programs

Qualifications

• Proficiency in organizing tasks and prioritizing work.
• Strong interpersonal communication and teamwork abilities.
• Demonstrated leadership, initiative and sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Involved in planning functions for aircraft departures as it relates to the operation.
• Coordinate the overall operation within an assigned functional area.
• Conduct agent observations and associated activities.
• Administer local training programs.
• Scheduling and manpower utilization.
• Maintaining supplies and inventory control logs.
• Preparing customer correspondence.
• Investigating discrepancies.
• Compiling statistical data for reports.
• Assisting management in administrative duties.
• Lead Agents must be able to complete all functions of the agent position.
• Communicate with employees by radio and convey clear information.
• Preparing weight and balance sheets for flights prior to departure.
• Making calculations based on aircraft load of passengers, baggage and fuel.
• Making corresponding entries in the computer system.
• Providing updated corrections to scheduled departure flights.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Math basics

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Outlook

Job description

Overview

Who we are:

Would you like to work for a stable, secure, and fast-growing airline where you will be stimulated, challenged, and have the opportunity to develop your career? If so, read on! Come and work with the best of the best at Envoy Air where you will join a team committed to providing outstanding service.

We offer:

• Amazing employee flight privileges within the American Airlines global network
• Training and development programs to take your career to the next level
• Comprehensive health and life benefits (subject to location)

Responsibilities

How will you make an impact?

• Involved in a variety of planning functions for aircraft departures as it relates to the operation
• Coordinate of the overall operation within an assigned functional area
• Conducting agent observations and associated activities
• Administering local training programs
• Scheduling and manpower utilization
• Maintaining supplies and inventory control logs
• Preparing customer correspondence
• Investigating discrepancies
• Compiling statistical data for reports
• Assisting management in the completion of administrative duties
• Lead Agents must be able to complete all functions of the agent position
• communicate with employees by radio and receive and convey clear and specific information to others related to the job function
• Preparing weight and balance sheets for flights prior to departure
• Making calculations based on aircraft load of passengers, baggage and fuel
• Making corresponding entries in the computer system
• Providing updated corrections to scheduled departure flights

Qualifications

Who we are looking for?

• Minimum age: 18
• High school diploma, GED, or international equivalent
• Possess a valid, unexpired and unsuspended REAL ID-compliant, state driver’s license or passport; some license restrictions may prohibit a candidate from being considered for this role.
• Must possess at least one form of TSA-acceptable identification for business travel purposes.
• Ability to work a variety of rotating shifts including days, nights, overnights, weekends, holidays, and rotating days off
• Knowledge basic computer functions including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Must be able to read, write, fluently speak, and understand the English language
• Possess the legal right to work in the United States
• Experience applying math principles for mathematical calculations preferred
• Good organizational and interpersonal skills are necessary
• Above-average qualities of leadership, initiative and judgment are essential

Please note: The description is intended to provide a brief overview of the position. It’s not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, expectations, and skills required of those in this position. Duties and expectations may be subject to change at any time.

Envoy Air is an Equal Opportunity Employer — Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.

Envoy Air Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of American Airlines Group, provides regional flight service to American Airlines under the American Eagle brand and ground handling services for many American Airlines Group flights. The company was founded in 1998 as American Eagle Airlines, Inc., following the merger of several smaller regional carriers to create one of the largest regional airlines in the world. Envoy is headquartered in Irving, Texas, with hubs in Dallas/Fort Worth, Chicago and Miami, with a large ground handling operation in Los Angeles. Connect with Envoy on Twitter @EnvoyAirCareers , on Instagram @EnvoyAirCareers , and on Facebook at Facebook.com/envoyaircareers and Facebook.com/EnvoyPilotRecruitment.

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