Operations Manager

QAS Quantem Aviation Services, LLC; Peoria (AZ); On-site; USD 58,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and life insurance

AD&D and LTD 401(k) with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Employee discounts

Advancement opportunities

On the job training

Employee Recognition Program

Job summary

Quantem Aviation Services is seeking an Operations Manager to lead daily station operations at Bartonville, IL. You will oversee flight, cargo and mail handling, ensuring safe, compliant, and customer-focused service while driving efficiency and staff development.

The role requires a bachelor's degree and at least five years of management experience in large ramp operations, with strong knowledge of airline procedures and MS Office. Travel up to 20% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and experience.
• Five years of management experience in large ramp operations and budget oversight.
• Valid U.S. driver's license; able to pass required background checks and airport clearance.
• Broad airline operations knowledge, including customer service, facilities and safety.
• Knowledge of airline/airport rules, aircraft handling, dangerous goods, SIDA and related certifications.
• Strong organization and Microsoft Office skills; basic accounting, tariff and weight-conversion skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily station operations, including flight, cargo and mail handling.
• Maintain compliance with airline, airport, FAA/TSA, safety and security requirements.
• Hire, schedule, train and manage employees; maintain required personnel records.
• Ensure appropriate staffing, equipment readiness and safe work practices.
• Coordinate with airline customers and airport authorities on operational needs and concerns.
• Assist with audits, reporting, budgets, invoicing and payroll; support on-time operations.

Skills

Management experience

Airline operations knowledge

Knowledge of airline/airport rules

MS Office

Budgeting

Weight-conversion

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Operations Manager - Full-time $58,240 - $64,480 per year

About us: The Inland Group of Companies (IDS and Quantem Aviation Services) is a trusted aviation partner operating at over 50+ airports across Canada and the United States. We deliver aircraft de-icing, fueling, environmental management, ground handling, and other specialized aviation support services. Safety is our highest priority. Every employee has the authority and responsibility to stop work when unsafe conditions exist.

What is in it for you:

• Competitive wages
• Insurance - health, dental and life, AD&D and LTD 401(k) retirement plan with company match / Pension plan with employer match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discounts
• Advancement opportunities
• On the job training
• Employee Recognition Program
• *Benefits may vary by position and location.

Position Overview:

The Operations Manager oversees daily station operations for Quantem Aviation Services. This role leads employees and coordinates flight, cargo and mail handling activities to ensure safe, efficient, compliant operations and strong customer service. The Operations Manager also ows station administration, employee development, budgeting and customer relationships.

Location:

PIA - 5701 W. Smithville Rd Suite 300 Bartonville, IL 61607

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Including but not limited to):

• Lead daily station operations, including flight, cargo and mail handling.
• Maintain compliance with airline, airport, FAA/TSA, safety and security requirements.
• Hire, schedule, train and manage employees; maintain required personnel records.
• Ensure appropriate staffing, equipment readiness and safe work practices.
• Coordinate with airline customers and airport authorities on operational needs and concerns.
• Assist with audits, reporting, budgets, invoicing and payroll; support on-time operations.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent education and experience.
• Five years of management experience in large ramp operations and budget oversight.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license; able to pass required background checks and airport clearance.
• Broad airline operations knowledge, including customer service, facilities and safety.
• Knowledge of airline/airport rules, aircraft handling, dangerous goods, SIDA and related certifications.
• Strong organization and Microsoft Office skills; basic accounting, tariff and weight-conversion skills.

Additional Info:

Travel: 20% or more; must be available to travel on short notice to meet business needs. Direct reports: Base personnel.

Physical requirements:

• Regularly stand, walk, sit, use hands and arms, speak clearly and hear effectively; occasionally lift/move more than 25/55 pounds and climb to heights of 15 feet.
• Requires close, distance, color and peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Work may involve weather exposure and elevated noise levels.

The Inland Group of Companies is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without discrimination based on protected grounds under applicable legislation.

The Inland Group of Companies offers a variety of opportunities to work in the field of aviation. Whether its deicing aircraft, protecting the environment, or keeping passengers and cargo moving, your future can take off with the Inland Group.

The Inland Group of Companies is comprised of Inland Deicing Services (IDS) and Quantem Aviation Services (QAS). The Inland Group of Companies is a multi-national collective of premier aviation services providers. Each company is highly specialized in their field of expertise with proven track records of providing safe, efficient, and cost-effective aviation services.