Airport General Manager

Talent Acquisition Team at GAT • Gulfport, MS

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About The Position

GAT Airline Ground Support, a fast-growing airline service company, is actively seeking experienced Senior Manager. If you are looking for an opportunity to join a growing, fast paced, reputable airline service company then look no further. You will have the opportunity to help expand GAT's business portfolio through effective leadership that results in excellent quality service to our customers. The ideal candidate possesses skills necessary for taking advantage of growth opportunities. Successful General Managers earn rewards for their achievements. GAT offers a broad portfolio of services at locations throughout the United States. Our mission is to provide high quality, regulatory compliant services to our aviation customers that maximize value and execution while ensuring a safe and productive environment for employees and our customers. This mission is only delivered through the commitment of our employees and industry leading programs to include “pay for production”. GAT has developed a reputation in the industry of providing the highest quality service to their customers. This begins with a culture of safety as a condition of employment meaning that safety will remain at the forefront of all services we perform. This number one value enables each and every employee to be actively involved in safety processes. GAT also maintains a dedicated training and compliance department to ensure full compliance with its customer's policies and procedures as well as any participating governmental agencies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or appropriate combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of Airline industry experience.
• 5+ years of experience managing and leading people with financial responsibility.
• Executive presence and understanding of a large corporate environment.
• Large scale project management experience.
• Experience managing multi-customer market.
• Strong strategic skills and business acumen combined with the ability to motivate teams.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive, professional relationships with all stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Self-directed, highly motivated and proactive leader.
• Strong communication skills; written and verbal.
• Willing to rotate own schedule to be visible to all clients and team members as needed.

Responsibilities

• Conduct monthly safety meetings for all employees.
• Manage all operation activities and multiple carrier contracts.
• Conduct flight audits, station audits and 'at risk' behavior audits.
• Participate in monthly company safety conference calls.
• Communicate and instill safety awareness in all employees including new hires.
• Work in conjunction with Customer to determine manpower requirements for group movements, peak travel holidays, out of scope and flight schedule changes.
• Oversee recruiting and placement efforts to ensure staffing levels meet requirements.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory agencies including FAA, OSHA, EPA, US Dept. of Labor and EEOC.
• Investigate, report and implement corrective action for any incident of aircraft damage or employee injury.
• Conduct/participate in employee coaching and counseling as necessary.
• Oversee any disciplinary action resulting or potentially leading to termination.
• Coordinate purchases for operational necessities and ensure adequate supplies are available.
• Review final payroll and daily hours to ensure salaries and wages remain within budgetary restraints.
• Monitor impact of operational irregularities on costs and ensure out of scope is documented and approved.
• Conduct weekly Lead/Supervisor meetings and daily briefings with GSE mechanic.
• Observe and ensure full compliance of uniform and appearance guidelines.
• Inspect facility daily including supply rooms, storage rooms, break rooms and office areas.
• Review all daily, weekly and monthly operational reports.
• Investigate all service failures including chargeable delays, baggage/cargo/mail mishandling.
• Administer station operational plans such as deicing, FOD, safety, winter operation and baggage plans.
• Complete personnel evaluations on supervisors, administrative assistants and GSE mechanics.
• Liaise with all customer service, airport, USPS and our customer.
• Respond to and/or investigate concerns reported by customer's supervisory personnel.
• Perform routine visits to the various authorities to discuss issues and concerns.
• Attend all local airport tenant, security and safety meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree