Operations Manager - Fueling

Swissport International AG; New York (NY); On-site; USD 67,500 - 82,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

A global leader in aviation services is seeking a dedicated individual for an operational management role in New York. Responsibilities include overseeing safe fueling operations, ensuring customer service standards, and complying with various regulations. Candidates should have eight years of experience in fueling operations and strong organizational skills. The position offers a competitive salary of $75,000 and various health and wellness benefits including a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum of eight years into-plane experience with five years in a management role.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe and efficient operation of fueling operations.
• Accountable for customer service standards and contract services.
• Liaise regularly with customers and regulatory representatives.
• Coach and discipline employees as necessary.

Skills

Organizational skills

Excellent communication skills

Detailed oriented

Problem-solving

Knowledge of Windows Office programs

Education

College Level Degree

Job description

Are you ready to take flight in a dynamic and fast-paced aviation industry? As a global leader in aviation services, Swissport provides Ground Handling, Cargo Handling, and Passenger Services to over 300 million passengers annually. Our mission is simple – "To provide the aviation industry with consistent and tailor‑made solutions around the globe, for a better customer experience."

We believe that our people are what differentiates us from our competition. At Swissport, we are driven by our core values of Show You Are Right Things and Win as a Team, and we are currently seeking dedicated individuals, who align with these values, to join our team at various locations across the globe.

Job Summary

Responsible for day‑to‑day safe and efficient operation of into‑plane and GSE fueling operations including activity scheduling, manpower planning, fuel quality audits, budgeting/forecasting, and performance management. The incumbent is also responsible for ensuring that customer service standards are met, and contract services are performed.

The expected pay rate is $75,000 annually. Full‑time employees are offered a range of health and wellness benefits as well as 401(k) with company match, paid vacation time, sick time, and company paid holidays.

Your activities

• Actively (through subordinate staff members) maintain a safe and efficient operation to effect operational efficiency and economy.
• Accountable for ensuring customer standards are met and contract services are performed.
• Ensures that company safety and health policies are enforced.
• Ensures that FAA, TSA, IATA, ATA, U.S. Customs, airport authority and Company rules and regulations are complied with.
• Ensures compliance with ATA 103 Fuel Quality Control Specification, NFPA 407 and FAR Part 139.321.
• Through subordinate staff members monitors time and attendance tracking and manages staff to reduce dependence on overtime.
• Liaise regularly with all customers, airport authority and governmental agency representatives.
• Coach/counsel, discipline employees who violate company policy.
• Confers with branch administrative personnel and reviews activity, operating and sales reports to determine adequacy of services or determines changes as required.
• Achieve location, employee and aircraft incident/accident KPIs.
• Achieve location on‑time performance KPIs.
• Achieve location financial performance KPIs.

Your profile

• College Level Degree preferred
• Minimum of eight years into‑plane experience, with five years in a management role required.
• Must have strong organizational skills, detailed oriented
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, technical or operating procedures or government regulations, documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.
• Have a valid driver’s license
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Thorough knowledge and work experience with Windows Office programs including Word, Excel, Power point

What we offer

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

At Swissport, we believe in diversity, equal opportunity, and the power of our values to drive our success. We are committed to providing a workplace that fosters inclusion and where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Visit our website at www.careers.swissport.com to learn more about Life at Swissport.

Join Swissport today and be part of a team that connects the world of aviation!