Deice Coordinator- St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL1)

PrimeFlight Aviation Services•Berkley, MO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Deicing Coordinator is responsible for assisting the General Manager with day-to-day operations and providing station support for additional operations assigned to the Deicing Ops Team. The successful candidate should have a strong background in overseeing successful operations and supervision of a frontline workforce focused on safety, customer service and efficient operations. This airport-based role supports the aviation industry and requires extended work hours, primarily during adverse weather operations.

Requirements

18 years of age or older
Eligible to work in the United States
One year of Management/Supervisor/Lead experience required
Must have a valid state-issued driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language, to include documents
Ability to use electronic devices including IPads/Tablets, Computers, and Mobile Devices
Effectively communicate with colleagues and clients, both in-person and through electronic means
Pass a background check and drug screen
Eligibility to acquire needed credentials and clearances (FAA, TSA, Port Authority, U.S. Customs and U.S. Postal- as applicable)
Ability to work any day/shift, including holidays, within a 24/7 operation
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential requirement satisfactorily.
The requirements listed above are representative of the work environment, knowledge, skill, and/or ability.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential requirements.
Ability to lift up to 70 pounds
Prolonged standing and walking in an indoor/outdoor environment as applicable
Must be able to reach with arms and grasp with hands
Must be able to push, pull
Must be able to crawl and crouch, at times, in confined tight spaces
Must be able to bend, stretch, squat, kneel
Must be able to climb and work at elevated heights
Exposure to moderate and at times high noise levels
Exposure to Biohazards and/or Chemicals
Exposure to outdoor elements
Be able to hear and respond to the spoken voice and to audible alarms
Tasks may involve repetitive motions of the arms, wrists, hands and/or fingers
Specific vision abilities required for this job include: Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less); distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more); peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point); depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships); ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus)

Nice To Haves

Fleet maintenance and mechanical knowledge is a plus

Responsibilities

Work with the GM to develop, implement, maintain and oversee the administration of workforce planning, workflow, and process management to ensure deicing operations are performing at optimal levels
Supervise the day-to day operations
Provide safety training to all employees
Must possess the skills and abilities of a highly skilled supervisor and is expected to work alongside deicing employees to assist in the deicing operation
Ensure all safety policies and programs are adhered to
Review and complete all relevant reports for accuracy within a timely manner
Participate in development and implementation of processes for improvement to operation and safety
Along with the GM act as primary interface to customers
Manage deicing activities to ensure work quality standards are met
Ensure completion and accuracy of required record keeping
Assist in recruiting, interviewing and hiring process
Demonstrate regular, predictable attendance at job location
Report for on call shifts during times of severe weather and/or during nonoperational months
Communicate performance expectations and company initiatives on a regular basis to employees
Assist in the development and delivery of performance reviews and provide overall ongoing feedback to improve employee morale and performance
Manage and diffuse customer complaints by developing, implementing and communicating a plan of action to correct issues.
Provide oversight and direction of inventory management and vendor relations
May be assigned other duties as required, including during the offseason and in other lines of business outside of deicing