Senior Air Cargo Operations Leader

Kamaka Air, LLC; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

SIMPLE IRA

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Kamaka Air, LLC in Honolulu, HI is seeking an experienced ground and operations leader to own the daily operating plan from customer order through delivery across the Hawaii network. You will supervise front desk intake, manage hangar and warehouse operations, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, and partner with Flight Operations to maintain on-time performance.

The role requires 7+ years in air cargo/logistics operations, leadership across multiple sites, and robust knowledge of

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive operations experience in air cargo, aviation, or logistics, including 3+ years leading teams in a Part 135, Part 121, or air cargo ground handling environment.
• Demonstrated end-to-end operational ownership — customer order/scheduling through ground handling and delivery — in a deadline-driven, overnight or early-morning operation.
• Working knowledge of FAA regulations, TSA cargo security requirements, OSHA, and hazardous materials (49 CFR / will-carry or will-not-carry) handling.
• Proven ability to lead frontline teams across multiple sites and shifts; strong scheduling, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Strong computer skills, including operations/flight management systems and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Own the daily operating plan from customer order and booking through scheduling, flight assignment, and confirmed delivery across all four island routes.
• Lead front desk and customer service intake — cargo acceptance, documentation, dangerous goods screening, weights, and cutoffs — so every shipment enters the system right the first time.
• Build and manage daily flight load plans with Flight Operations; balance scheduled commitments, charter requests, and priority freight (UPS, USPS, key accounts).
• Serve as senior operational point of contact for key customers; resolve service issues quickly and permanently.

Skills

Operations leadership

Scheduling

Problem-solving

Communication

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in logistics, aviation management, or related field

Tools

Flight management systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Kamaka Air, LLC in Honolulu, HI is seeking an experienced ground and operations leader to own the daily operating plan from customer order through delivery across the Hawaii network. You will supervise front desk intake, manage hangar and warehouse operations, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, and partner with Flight Operations to maintain on-time performance.

The role requires 7+ years in air cargo/logistics operations, leadership across multiple sites, and robust knowledge of