LEAD DRIVER

SkyHop Global; Bloomington (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, &

Life Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Weekly Pay

Holiday Pay

Growth opportunities

Job summary

SkyHop Global is a premier ground transportation provider for airline crews. We are seeking a working leadership professional to manage, coordinate, and schedule a fleet of drivers aligned with flight schedules.

You will lead drivers, implement process improvements, recruit and train staff, and ensure safety through vehicle inspections and daily operations, with field duties up to 75% depending on location.

Qualifications

• Must be 21+ years old.
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License with 3+ years driving experience
• Clean driving record (no recent violations or at-fault accidents)
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs.
• Must pass background check, drug screen, and physical
• Ability to obtain a Non-CDL DOT Medical Card
• Conversational English required
• Must be available weekends and holidays

Responsibilities

• Directs the work activity for a group of drivers that utilize the best cost option to maximize profitability and the customer experience.
• Provides leadership and direction to drivers to include process improvement, team-building, coaching and feedback.
• Assist in minimizing overtime only to emergencies situations.
• Assist the Station Manager with the following: Recruit, interview, select, train, motivate, coach, and mentor transport drivers.
• Responsible assisting in the daily maintenance review of fleet vehicles; daily vehicle inspections, schedule maintenance, and communicate concerns to Fleet Manager daily when necessary and through weekly. Manage checklists on the fleet.
• Promote safe work activities by conducting safety audits, leading station safety meetings on a regular basis and meeting with individual staff members.

Skills

Leadership

Scheduling

Coaching

Communication

Safety audits

Field operations

Job description

Description

SkyHop Global is one of the premier ground transportation companies for airline crews. We provide the transportation for pilots and flight attendants during their layover periods in a multitude of cities. The primary purpose of this position is to manage, coordinate, and schedule a fleet of drivers according to airline schedules. NOTE: Depending on location size; may be expected to be in the field 50-75% of their scheduled time.

Key Responsibilities:

• Directs the work activity for a group of drivers that utilize the best cost option to maximize profitability and the customer experience.
• Provides leadership and direction to drivers to include process improvement, team-building, coaching and feedback.
• Assist in minimizing overtime only to emergencies situations.
• Assist the Station Manager with the following: Recruit, interview, select, train, motivate, coach, and mentor transport drivers.
• Responsible assisting in the daily maintenance review of fleet vehicles; daily vehicle inspections, schedule maintenance, and communicate concerns to Fleet Manager daily when necessary and through weekly. Manage checklists on the fleet.
• Promote safe work activities by conducting safety audits, leading station safety meetings on a regular basis and meeting with individual staff members.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Assist the Station Manager with managing local permits and vehicle registrations and communicate with finance for timely renewal.
• Maintain positive professional relationship with airport ground transportation. Attend meetings as required.
• Must complete required paperwork timely. Adhere to company policies and all protocol

Driver Responsibilities (While in the Field):

• Safely transport airline crew members to/from airports and hotels
• Assist with luggage (up to 75 lbs.)
• Communicate effectively via radio and in person
• Deliver professional, on-time, customer-focused service
• Create “Raving Fan” experiences on every trip

What We Offer:

• Pay: $19.00/hour
• Daily Cash Tips
• Monthly Safety Bonus
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Weekly Pay
• Holiday Pay
• Growth opportunities within a rapidly expanding company

Requirements:

• Must be 21+ years old (DOT requirement)
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License with 3+ years driving experience
• Clean driving record (no recent violations or at-fault accidents)
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs.
• Must pass background check, drug screen, and physical
• Ability to obtain a Non-CDL DOT Medical Card
• Conversational English required
• Must be available weekends and holidays

Important:

• This is a working leadership role, not a desk position
• Strict no mobile device policy while operating company vehicles (no phones or smartwatches)
• SkyHop Global is a drug-free workplace