Line Service Manager

LV Aero, LLC; Redmond, Northern (OR, KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with employer match

Health, dental and vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

LV Aero, LLC is recruiting for a supervisory Lineservice role at the Redmond, Oregon facility. You will lead ramp and hangar operations, ensure safety compliance, and coordinate with Skyservice and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality service.

The position requires 5–7 years in a Lineservice supervisory role within aviation, customer-service strengths, and the ability to coach a team. On-site work with potential for on-call hours and a strong safety focus.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of supervisory experience in Lineservice within Aviation/FBO or Commercial ramp.
• Post-secondary education in Aviation or Business Management is preferred.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to coach, develop performance and manage a team.
• Legally eligible to work in the United States and pass background checks.

Responsibilities

• Ensure implementation of safety standards and procedures.
• Oversee ramp operations, anti-icing, fueling and marshalling.
• Lead and supervise Lineservice personnel, schedule and discipline.
• Coordinate with Airport Authority, tenants and Skyservice for service delivery.
• Inspect ramp, hangar and fuel farm; maintain vehicle fleet and logs.
• Provide quotes to clients and maintain client relations.
• Support accounting with invoice tracking and approvals.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Team leadership

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Post-secondary education in Aviation or Business Management

Tools

Software proficiency

Job description

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure the effective implementation of all safety standards and programs as well as compliance security, safety regulations and procedures.
• Participate in information gathering for occurrence report investigations & closings.
• Ensure the prevention and investigation of all Lineservice occurrence reports including notifying the applicable authorities (fuel spills, security infractions, etc.).
• Ensure all personnel respect and adhere to the company security policy.
• Deliver a high level of service to customers in accordance with the Skyservice philosophy, ensuing quality assurance, regarding the SOP, safety and security matters of ramp and facility operations.
• Manage operational activities on the ramp and adjacent Aprons including anti-icing operations, in conjunction with the Airport Authority and neighboring tenants.
• Monitor the ramp personnel for adherence to SOPs to ensure proper operations of the ramp and hangars (e.g., fueling & marshalling of aircraft).
• Provide assistance and liaise with Skyservice personnel to provide solutions to the problems that internal and external clients present.
• Act as a liaison with Customer Service and Maintenance to coordinate the safe and efficient towing and fueling of aircraft.
• Inspect the ramp, hangar and fuel farm.
• Maintain the fleet stock of vehicles including the sourcing, purchasing, maintenance and licensing as well as ensuring the safety, efficiency and adequate supply of all ground service equipment and fuel.
• Oversee the maintenance of log books and fueling / hangar information to support billing and for quality purposes.
• Provide direction, training, supervision, performance management and support to a team of Lineservice personnel, holding employees accountable for delivering on expectations.
• Foster strong working relationships amongst the Lineservice team.
• Recruit and select new employees for the team as well as manage the progressive discipline process and terminate employees for non-performance as required.
• Maintain an adequate inventory of aviation fuels to meet client needs.
• Act as a liaison with internal and external FBO Sales and Client Services to ensure optimal client relations and service and provide quotations on aircraft not under a current contractual agreement.
• Develop a full understanding of clients’ needs in the interest of maintaining effective relationships.
• Develop a full understanding of the Maintenance department’s general operations in the interest of maintaining effective relationships.
• Provide support to accounting (invoice tracking and approval).
• Build effective relationships with related external agencies and vendors.
• Performance other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• To be considered for this position an individual must have 5 – 7 years’ experience in a supervisory role in Lineservice including intimate knowledge of Aviation/ FBO or Commercial ramp experience.

Other qualities include but are not limited to:

• Strong knowledge of software programs related to the function.
• Superior customer service and interpersonal / relationship skills.
• Strong supervisory skills including ability to manage, coach and develop performance.
• Collaborative attitude.
• Strong computer skills.
• Flexible to work additional hours and be on call as required as well as ability to work under pressure.
• Post-secondary education. A degree or diploma in Aviation or Business Management considered an asset.
• Be at least 18 years of age;
• Legally entitled to work in the United States;
• Must be able to successfully complete and pass pre-employment drug and alcohol testing and other background checks necessary to obtain an airport restricted area pass as needed.

BENEFITS:

• 401(k) plan with employer match;
• Health, dental and vision insurance;
• Life insurance;
• Paid time off.

Skyservice is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all interested parties.