Duty Manager - Ground Operation

Alliance Ground International • Newark, NJ

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Are you an experienced team leader who inspires others to excellence? Are you looking for an opportunity to grow your career? Then let your career take off with Alliance Ground International as a Duty Manager! Ideal candidates will have at least three years of ramp agent experience and three years of progressive aviation management experience.
Alliance Ground International (AGI) is an international ground handler that supports the airline industry. We are committed to delivering the aviation community quality services by maintaining the highest level of safety and supplying efficient, effective staff.
Airlines are 24/7, so we need our team members to be flexible to work various shifts including nights, weekends and holidays. The successful AGI team member brings their “A” game every day with energy and enthusiasm, respect for their team, and the highest regard for safety! Alliance Ground International is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. AGI is committed to equal opportunity employment regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or veteran status.

Requirements

• Demonstrate strong communication skills to interact professionally with team members and customers.
• Be at least 18 years old and possess a high school diploma, GED or work experience equivalent.
• Have a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Be able to pass a drug screen and obtain airport security clearance which includes an extensive employment, criminal record and residence background check.
• Lift up to 70 pounds (32 kg) on a regular basis
• Carry heavy items up and down jetway stairs.
• Climb, bend, kneel, crawl, and stoop on a frequent basis and for extended periods.
• Work outside in all types of weather, around jet and machinery noises.

Nice To Haves

• at least three years of ramp agent experience
• three years of progressive aviation management experience

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct the work of ramp team members as they unload/unload and service aircraft.
• Create and manage schedules to ensure adequate staffing for all ramp operations.
• Assist recruiting team with hiring and provide on-the-job training and ongoing team member professional development opportunities.
• Serve as point person for customers and management to minimize or eliminate potential delays.
• Observe and enforce all AGI and Airline safety regulations as well as company policies.
• Assure that all GSE maintenance procedures are assigned and completed on each shift.
• Read and interpret aircraft weight and balance loading instructions, hazardous materials identification labels, aircraft loading manifest and log flight information for billing purposes.
• Actively search for and report to station management any future business opportunities
• Assist with all ramp team duties (safety walks, baggage/cargo handling, aircraft servicing, safely operating GSE around aircraft, etc.) as needed.

What This Job Offers

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