Operations Manager - BUR Airport

PrimeFlight Aviation Services Inc.; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PrimeFlight Aviation Services Inc. is seeking an Operations Manager in Burbank, CA. The role involves overseeing all aspects of field operations, from leading the operations team to ensuring safety and security compliance. The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of leadership and operational experience, strong communication skills, and be flexible to work extended hours as needed.

This position requires a valid driver's license and the ability to manage crises effectively, ensuring operational efficiency across multiple airport locations. The company offers a competitive salary and promotes workplace diversity.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older.
• 5 years of Leadership/Operational experience.
• Must hold a valid driver's license.
• Ability to work in office, onsite, Monday-Friday.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of field operations.
• Manage the delivery of services for customer airlines.
• Ensure compliance with safety and security policies.
• Collaborate with Senior leadership on operational gaps.

Skills

Leadership

Operational experience

Project Management

Effective communication

Team management

Job description

Location: Burbank, CA 91505, USA

The Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of field operations, including leading the operations team, coordinating with airlines and airport authorities, and ensuring the implementation of operational procedures and policies. In addition to managing day-to-day operations, this role is key in crisis management, handling emergencies and disruptions in close collaboration with senior leadership. Continuous analysis and improvement of operational processes to increase overall efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of services for customer airlines and airports in accordance with the contract and within the agreed budget level
• Ensure safety and security policies and procedures are in accordance with all applicable standards set
• Liaise with airline station managers, airport operations managers, handling agents, Customs, Immigration and Security officials, and other airport stakeholders
• Manage local Recruiting and Staffing initiatives, following recruiting and hiring policies and procedures and ensuring staffing levels are maintained to meet internal/external service level/quality assurance standards
• Monitor performance and take action to correct any shortfalls
• Collaborate with Senior leadership operational gaps, irregularities and audits
• Guide and mentor the local team
• Investigate and report all accidents, incidents, and irregularities, including work-related accidents/incidents, passenger incidents involving PrimeFlight employees and property and/or aircraft damage
• Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations and laws as well as required security measures
• Promote and support workplace diversity initiatives
• Assist and/or lead startup operations across all lines of business
• The ability to backfill open leadership positions during times of vacancy
• Perform any additional duties as assigned by management

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older
• Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment.
• Ability to work in office, onsite, Monday-Friday
• 5 years of Leadership/Operational experience
• Established leader in managing large teams
• Project Management experience is a plus
• In-depth knowledge of airport operational procedures and regulatory requirements
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Must hold a valid driver's license.
• Communicate effectively in English (reading, writing, speaking)
• Effectively communicate with colleagues and clients, both in-person and through electronic means
• Pass a background check and drug screen
• Travel requirement >75% travel between airport stations and for meetings
• Must be flexible to work extended hours on occasion to support our field operations

Physical Activity/Working Conditions

• Ability to lift up to 70 pounds
• Prolonged standing and walking in an indoor/outdoor environment as applicable
• May need to reach with arms and grasp with hands
• May need to push, pull
• May need to crawl and crouch, at times, in confined tight spaces
• May need to bend, stretch, squat, kneel
• Exposure to moderate and at times high noise levels
• Be able to hear and respond to the spoken voice and to audible alarms
• Tasks may involve repetitive motions of the arms, wrists, hands and/or fingers
• Specific vision abilities required for this job include: Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less); distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more); peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point); depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships); ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus)

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential requirement satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the work environment, knowledge, skill, and/or ability. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential requirements.

The pay rate listed on this post is what the company reasonably expects to pay for this position. However, individual compensation may vary based on factors including qualifications, skills, competencies, education, and experience.

PrimeFlight Aviation Services, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at PrimeFlight Aviation Services, Inc. without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, color, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, uniform service member and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state/province, and local laws.

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