FBO General Manager

GSP Airport District Career•Greer, SC

15h•Onsite

About The Position

The FBO General Manager position is responsible for management of all aspects of the Greenville-Spartanburg (GSP) Airport District Fixed Base Operations (FBO) and General Aviation Services Division including customer relations, line operations, accounting and health, safety and environmental functions.

Requirements

8 years or more of progressive experience in FBO management; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Must exhibit the desire to continue learning and stay abreast of changing industry trends, regulations and standards.
Proficiency in the use of a personal computer is necessary, including skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Windows.
Entrepreneurship, business and operations management, sales and marketing, basic finance and analysis, customer service.
Leadership, multi-tasking, negotiation, excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Valid Driver’s License.
Must be able to secure and maintain GSP Airfield driver privileges.
NATA Line Service Supervision & Training Management certification.
Fuel Quality Control Training from a nationally recognized fuel provider.
Must be able to complete and pass a background investigation, drug screening, and physical examination as per Federal, State, and GSP Airport District requirements.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Aviation Management or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Takes ownership responsibility for the General Aviation Services Division, ensuring compliance with all Airport District policies and applicable regulations – including State and Federal laws.
Oversees all aspects of Parts 91, 125, 135 passenger and DLA flight support services including: line service, customer service, fuel sales, bulk hangar and office leases, customer retention, new business development, and quality assurance.
Provides necessary leadership to enable the FBO to meet financial goals as established by the Airport District.
Provides leadership in operational excellence and exceptional customer service.
Interviews, hires and trains qualified, professional and courteous team members. Ensures proper staffing levels are maintained based on current operational volumes.
Collaborates with the Airline Services General Manager to ensure the overall success of the Aviation Services Department and GSP Airport District.
Establishes a culture of safety and quality through daily observation, shift briefings, ongoing training, safety meetings, regular audits and ensuring use of best practices.
Reviews, develops and implements processes and procedures to ensure standardization of product and service delivery, quality assurance and effective inventory and financial controls.
Assists in development of marketing concepts, programs and materials. Conducts sales and marketing visits to prospective customers. Represents the FBO at trade shows and through participation in professional organizations.
Monitors and analyses market conditions, and industry trends and identifies growth opportunities, while maintaining market competitiveness.
Develops and implements means, including regular personal interaction with customers and airport businesses, to measure customer satisfaction and to identify opportunities to improve processes and services.
Responsible for Divisional P&L and financial planning including annual forecasting, capital planning and budgeting.
Develops new business plans with capital requirements and anticipated performance. Develops internal operational and financial reports for measuring performance.
Establishes a culture that promotes customer loyalty by creating an environment of increased employee engagement.
Collaborates with the Commercial Business Department to educate and facilitate General Aviation sole use facilities contractual relations.
Ensures employees receive company communications and necessary training including safety, customer service standards, Company values, etc. Ensures training and development of employees to improve work performance and maximize employee potential.
Performs leadership functions such as conducting employee performance reviews making hiring decisions, and managing performance of direct reports, which includes mentoring, and skill development. Maintains good discipline and positive employee relations.
Ensures monitoring and reporting of FBO facilities and equipment maintenance needs. Executes ground service equipment acquisitions.
Performs other duties as assigned.