Airport Duty Manager - UA IAH

Unifi • Houston, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Unifi is seeking an Airport Duty Manager to oversee and coordinate daily airport operations, ensuring they are safe, efficient, reliable, effective, and cost-effective. The role involves coordinating team activities, supporting employee development and administration, and monitoring staffing and station performance. The position is based in Houston, Texas, and supports United Airlines at IAH.

The work takes place in a shift-bid environment with flexibility to work varied shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime. The role involves outdoor work in a range of weather conditions and possible exposure to aircraft and machinery noise, fumes, dirt, and dust. The manager must remain alert to moving vehicles and aircraft and use radio equipment.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent education.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to obtain credentials required by airport, state, or customs requirements.
• Supervisory experience is required.
• Ability to frequently push, pull, stoop, squat, kneel, bend, lift up to 70 pounds, and move up to 70 pounds; and to constantly walk, stand, handle, grasp, and reach out. May occasionally need to reach above shoulder level.
• Ability to remain alert to moving vehicles or aircraft and use radio equipment.
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of relevant work experience in the aviation or ground handling services industry.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate team activities related to airport operations.
• Coach, counsel, and mentor employees, including issuing disciplinary action as required.
• Assist with recruiting, administrative duties, payroll, and employee scheduling.
• Monitor staffing, overtime use, and operational and financial performance of the assigned station.
• Promote team-building initiatives to develop and motivate team members.
• Complete work safely and securely in accordance with company safety and operational standards.
• Immediately report safety and security incidents and potential hazards in line with the Unifi Fair and Just Culture Policy.
• Perform other related duties as assigned within the appropriate skill, experience, and capabilities expected for the position.

Benefits

• Flight privileges for employees and eligible family members after 30 days.
• Competitive pay with daily access to earned wages.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees.
• Paid time off, including 9 paid holidays and 80 hours of PTO in the first year; PTO plans increase with tenure.
• 401(k) with a 3% company match contribution when the employee contributes 9% to the retirement plan, available after 30 days.
• Exclusive discounts and an additional wellness program.
• Eligibility for annual performance bonuses as additional compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED