Operations Manager, Aircraft Fueling (LAWTFC)

Menzies Aviation; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Menzies Aviation is seeking an Operations Manager, Aircraft Fueling in Los Angeles to direct fueling operations, lead a senior team, and uphold safety, security, and governance standards across all station activities.

The role requires coordinating with flight schedules, ensuring efficient service delivery, maintaining equipment and records, and promoting a strong safety culture while fostering excellent customer experiences at the station.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year College or university or equivalent experience.
• 5–10 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Excellent leadership and people management skills.
• Experience in fueling or ground operations environments is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Direct fueling operations and coordinate activities for fast, safe service.
• Lead and mentor senior team, ensure safety, security, and governance standards.
• Plan work activities based on flight schedules and station needs.
• Monitor procedures, facilities, and equipment; recommend improvements.
• Promote customer satisfaction and strong service delivery at the station.
• Ensure compliance with internal standards and regulatory requirements.
• Attend required training and manage staff performance and development.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Operations management

Safety & security

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Operations Manager, Aircraft Fueling (LAWTFC)

Job Category: Airport Operations

Requisition Number: GENER024219

• Posted : September 4, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Description

Overview

People. Passion. Pride. This is what has driven our teams since 1833.

Since that time, we have developed to become a critical partner in the global aviation industry, delivering time-critical logistics services at over 300 locations in 65 countries, across 6 continents.

But at the heart of our business is our people.

Role Purpose

The Fuel Operations Manager, Directs and coordinates fueling activities to provide fast and efficient services for customers by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate Duty Managers and Supervisors. The Operations Manager will be responsible for all fueling operations, ensuring that the delivery of service is consistent, professional, safe, and secure. This role requires a seasoned senior manager with a strong operational and business understanding and leadership skills. The incumbent must have the ability to run a business in a challenging environment, whilst maintaining strict Menzies Corporate Governance and Financial guidelines.

What you will be doing

• Fully responsible for all aspects of the station. Services offered at the station include ITP Fuelling.
• Reviews data on incoming flights such as scheduled or estimated times of arrival or departure, destinations and downline station stop, in order to plan work activities.
• Directs and coordinates all operations functions and ensures workers and equipment are available for fueling and defueling services.
• Analyzes reports and records of operations and inspects facilities to determine effectiveness of existing methods and procedures and physical condition of facilities and equipment.
• Prepares and submits recommendations designed to improve efficiency of fueling services.
• Investigates causes of accidents and recommend safety measures for preventing further occurrences.
• Leading and working with the senior team to maintain and enhance appropriate, effective safety & security systems, risk assessments, periodical inspections & audits, operational training programs, planning, operational processes, and service delivery.
• Regularly interacts with customers to promote the station and to measure the level of customer satisfaction.
• Uses customer feedback to constantly develop and improve capabilities and processes.
• Implementation of the company policies and procedures, promoting sound safety, security, and people management practice
• Promoting and driving a ‘safety first’ culture through all levels of the organization
• Ensure the business unit remains fully compliant with internal standards and all relevant industry, regulatory and state legislated requirement.
• Lead and motivate hard working teams to deliver excellent quality and productivity.
• Required to attend the mandatory training imposed by the Company and Airlines as per job role.
• Maintains all equipment records and monitors vehicle registration and hour meter program.
• Determines work procedures, prepares work schedules, and expedites workflow.
• Perform as a mentor to other employees and provide training to new employees.
• Some responsibilities may include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems as needed for violations of company policy.
• Assist in the preparation of performance evaluation forms.
• Prepare disciplinary incident and/or termination reports.
• Conduct shift briefings to ensure staff is organized and informed.
• Comply with the company’s attendance/tardiness standards.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Safety, Security, Wellbeing and Compliance:

You will have a responsibility and duty whilst at work to take reasonable care of the health, safety and wellbeing of yourself and others in accordance with provided information, training, and workplace health and safety rules or procedures. The company is committed to providing a safe working environment for all staff members. In all areas of our business there is a potential risk to the health, safety and welfare to everyone on our sites through the misuse of alcohol and drugs. As such the Company prohibits such misuse and carries out regular testing to enforce our Substance Misuse Policy.

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year College or university; or five to ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Excellent leadership and people management skills
• Experience in business development, sales, and commercial negotiation & pricing
• Extensive management and/or support service experience, preferably in an in-to-plane fueling or ground equipment fueling environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills balanced with a high level of confidence to influence and present at all levels.
• Interpersonal skills: Independence, decisiveness, and the ability to work accurately and independently of immediate support.
• Able to influence, engage and motivate at all levels.
• Flexible, determined to succeed and self-motivated.
• All applicants must hold the requisite employment authority to work in the USA.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must pass pre-employment physical test and a drug screen.
• Must have a current valid US driver’s license.
• Ability to proficiently read, write and speak English.
• Able to remain calm under pressure.
• Must be comfortable lifting 70lbs.
• Must pass FBI background check and obtain US Customs seal.
• Must be available and flexible to work variable shifts including weekends and holidays.

Diversity

Menzies Aviation are a committed equal opportunity employer and encourage applications for suitably qualified and eligible applicants regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, and maternity. We strive to create an inclusive working environment, where the different knowledge, perspectives, experiences, and approaches of our global workforce are represented. Where everyone feels valued and can reach their full potential.

Please be aware that as part of our recruitment process, we may look to use a variety of resourcing tools to help us understand your skills and experience in relation to the role. Please feel free to contact to recruiter below, if there are any reasonable adjustments to our process that you would like us to consider.

As part of our recruitment process, we will always consider how candidates fit with our values which you can learn more about here.

Education

Preferred

High School or better.

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

DRIVERS LICENSE

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