Station Manager - **Frontier** RDU

Trego-Dugan Aviation Inc; Morrisville (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Trego-Dugan Aviation Inc is seeking a seasoned operations leader to oversee station health and safety, ensure compliance with federal and airline policies, and maintain high-performance metrics across baggage handling and departures.

The role requires a decade of progressive airline management experience, strong contract oversight, and skilled liaison work with airport authorities. A robust English proficiency and finance acumen are essential.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate degree or higher required; high school diploma with four years' relevant experience accepted.
• Ten years of progressive management experience in the airline industry, including oversight of multiple contracts.
• Ability to read and interpret contracts, safety rules, and operating manuals in English.
• Strong math skills to analyze financial operations and invoices.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook and timekeeping systems; valid driver’s license; background check and drug test.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. under IRCA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize workforce health and safety and reinforce a just-safety culture.
• Maintain safe working conditions and personal accountability for safe operations.
• Ensure compliance with federal directives, security requirements, and audit station operations.
• Monitor quality of service, baggage handling, and departure dependability against KPIs.
• Develop schedules for large workgroups and coordinate training and compliance.
• Lead performance management, recognition programs, and regular staff communications.
• Represent the company to airport officials, FAA, and TSA and coordinate vendor functions.

Skills

English proficiency

Communication skills

Contract interpretation

Team leadership

Education

Associate degree or higher

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Online timekeeping systems

Job description

GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE JOB

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Prioritize the health and safety of the workforce; ensure all employees understand the company's just safety culture and are aware of airline and airport environmental hazards.
• Maintain safe working conditions and demonstrate personal responsibility and accountability for safe operations.
• Ensure compliance with all federal directives and security requirements, and audit station operations for quality assurance.
• Ensure compliance with company and airline policies and procedures across all areas of operation, safety, and process.
• Monitor and verify quality control of customer service, baggage handling, and departure dependability against Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

Financial and Operational Performance

• Control station expenses and maintain an effective cost-control program to monitor financial and operational performance.
• Develop and implement strategies, processes, and procedures that improve station profitability.
• Work to grow contract revenue and actively pursue opportunities that support station profitability.
• Evaluate service delivery to airline partners and implement measures to improve performance.
• Maintain airline partner relationships with a focus on contract retention, monthly performance metrics, and Service Level Agreement (SLA) compliance.

Stakeholder and Vendor Relations

• Serve as the TDA representative to airport officials, the FAA, and the TSA, including attending relevant meetings and events.
• Coordinate airline vendor functions and act as liaison for local contracts supporting airline business partners, including fueling, skycap, security, catering, cleaning, and ground handling services.
• Provide feedback and timely responses to customer complaints and compliments in coordination with airline requirements.

Workforce Planning and Development

• Build effective, cost-efficient work schedules for large workgroups, determining manpower requirements for group movements, peak travel periods, out-of-scope needs, and flight schedule changes.
• Coordinate training to ensure requirements are met for all employees, including new-hire, recurrent, supplemental, and local training compliance.
• Lead employees through a performance management and development process that includes goal setting, feedback, and development planning.
• Establish employee recognition programs for station achievements in safety, performance, and revenue.
• Lead regular communication, including staff and leadership meetings, daily reporting, employee briefings, and town halls as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Managing Director of Operations.

Competency And Behavioral Requirements

• Coaches, mentors, and develops team members, including providing career development opportunities.
• Demonstrates professionalism, accountability, and follow-through on commitments as a manager.
• Reliable, responsible, and dependable in fulfilling obligations.
• Breaks down complex tasks or problems into parts and considers each in detail.
• Maintains composure and professionalism, even in challenging or high-stress situations.
• Accepts feedback constructively and adapts well to change and workplace variety.
• Identifies what needs to be done and takes initiative before being asked.
• Is attentive and responsive to others' needs and feelings.
• Applies critical thinking to generate, evaluate, and implement solutions, and to resolve conflict.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must be able to lift a 70-pound suitcase from the floor to a height of 18 inches, and carry a 70-pound suitcase with both hands for a distance of up to 25 feet. Must have the physical dexterity to perform repetitive tasks and motions, including bending at the waist and knees, squatting, kneeling, crawling, and twisting, and to sustain these positions for extended periods. Must have sufficient vision and physical ability to perform the essential functions of the position safely.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position operates in an airport environment, both indoors and outdoors, and may involve exposure to extreme temperature ranges. Must be willing to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Education, Experience, And Training

• Education: Associate degree or higher required. A high school diploma or equivalent may be substituted with four years of relevant experience.
• Experience: Ten years of progressive management experience in the airline industry, including at least three years managing multiple airline contracts with over 75 flights per week. In-depth knowledge of airline operations in an airport environment is required.
• Language: Ability to read and interpret contracts, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals in English, and to communicate effectively in English.
• Math: Ability to understand and analyze financial operations, profit-and-loss statements, customer invoices, and other calculations necessary for managing airline operations.
• Computer Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in Word, Excel, online timekeeping systems, and Outlook, sufficient to write correspondence, organize schedules, and complete payroll and operational tasks.
• Must hold a valid driver's license.
• Must pass a ten (10)-year background check and pre-employment drug test.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. as defined by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

DISCLAIMER

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Trego-Dugan Aviation reserves the right to amend and change this description to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.