Unit Manager, Customer Operations

Southern Arkansas University; Piedmont (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

401(k)

Family travel benefits

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Job summary

A leading airline provider in Piedmont, California is hiring a Unit Manager for Customer Operations. This role involves managing a team in the Ground Handling Department, ensuring operational activities align with safety standards and company policies. Candidates should have proven supervisory experience and the ability to manage scheduling and performance reviews. The position offers career growth, a comprehensive benefits package, and an engaging work environment that values teamwork and development.

Qualifications

• Proven success as a Team Leader with the ability to preplan manpower and equipment.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Familiarity with internal controls processes for accountable items.
• Bachelor’s degree in Aviation, Business, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations aligned with company goals and customer expectations.
• Conduct employee performance reviews.
• Manage staff scheduling, work assignments, and rotations.
• Prepare regular reports (daily/weekly/monthly).
• Lead by example to comply with policies and ensure safety and quality.

Skills

Team leadership

Conflict resolution

Time management

Microsoft Office Suite

Communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Aviation, Business, or related field

Tools

QIK

Sabre

Internal Controls Manual (ICM)

Job description

Overview

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We can’t wait to share our passion for aviation with you! Join a team that works hard, cares for each other and offers plenty of opportunities to grow.

At Piedmont Airlines, our strength is the way we deliver industry-leading service to our customers and airline partners. To continue our standard of excellence, Piedmont is seeking a motivated, reliable leader to join our team as a Unit Manager, Customer Operations in our Ground Handling Department. The primary responsibility of the position is to manage the operational activities of the department in accordance with established policies and procedures in a unit where focus is on safe equipment handling and staffing. The Unit Manager coaches and provides career development to the team as part of managing a team with various duties to include supervisors and agents. The successful candidate will have proven success as a team leader with the ability to preplan manpower and equipment. This position will report to the Department Manager, Customer Operations.

Responsibilities

• Keep both the company goals and customer expectations in mind when overseeing daily operations
• Coach and provide career development to the staff
• Correct non-compliant behavior and impose corrective action as required
• Understand the corporate culture, policies, and goals, and take measures to implement these into daily work routines
• Manage a team with various duties to include supervisors and agents
• Administrative duties to include daily/weekly/monthly reports
• Responsible for staff scheduling to include work assignments/rotations, employee breaks, overtime assignment, and back up for absent employees
• Conduct employee performance reviews

Qualifications and Competencies

• Proven success as a Team Leader with ability to preplan manpower and equipment
• Ability to work independently, set and meet own deadlines
• Ability to work well with all levels of management and support staff
• Able to defuse conflicts among team members
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite
• Prior experience with internal controls processes for accountable items

Preferred Qualifications

• Two (2) years of supervisory experience in both Ramp and Customer Service
• Working knowledge of Airport Operations Area (AOA) environment
• Extensive knowledge of QIK, Sabre, and the Internal Controls Manual (ICM)
• Bachelor’s Degree in Aviation, Business, or related field
• Use of computers and other office equipment
• Airport ramp environment, subject to varied weather conditions and elevated noise levels
• All shifts including weekends, nights, holidays and/or irregular shifts

Physical Requirements

• Frequent stooping, bending, kneeling, walking, standing, reaching, lifting, climbing up and down stairs
• Handle objects up to 70 pounds
• Assist passengers with disabilities, including, but not limited to, pushing wheelchairs

The above statements provide a brief description of the general nature of work performed and are not intended to be a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required for this position. Duties and expectations are subject to change as needed.

Employment is contingent upon a valid driver’s license and clear driving record, 10-year Criminal History Records Check, and drug screen as required. We also require proof of high school or GED completion. Minimum 18 years of age.

Benefit package includes paid training, holiday pay, 401(k), vacation, and family travel on the American Airlines network. Medical and dental available.

Starting Rate

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.

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer bonuses awarded in accordance with company policies and applicable criteria.