General Manager- MCO (51232)

GLOBAL ELITE GROUP • Orlando, FL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Lead Aviation Security Operations at Two Major Florida Airports. Global Elite Group is seeking an experienced aviation security leader to oversee airport security operations at Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Tampa International Airport (TPA). This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for a proven airport operations manager, aviation security manager, airline operations leader, or TSA-regulated security professional with experience managing large teams in a fast-paced airport environment. The General Manager will lead all day-to-day aviation security operations across MCO and TPA while ensuring operational excellence, regulatory compliance, staffing effectiveness, and client satisfaction.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Valid Class MB license (issued by Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services)
• 5+ years of management experience in aviation security, airport operations, or TSA-regulated environments
• Prior leadership experience managing multi-shift operations in a 24/7 environment
• Ability to obtain and maintain an MCO / TPA Airport (SIDA) badge with CBP seal
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record
• Excellent communication, decision-making, and conflict-resolution skills
• Experience managing airline and cargo security programs strongly preferred
• Bilingual fluency in Spanish and English required due to the operational needs of MCO and TPA workforce, passenger base, and client partners
• High-level professionalism, integrity, and ability to lead under pressure

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee airport security operations across multiple locations (MCO & TPA)
• Maintain operational readiness of personnel, access control, vehicles, and equipment
• Lead management team ensuring daily coordination of staffing, scheduling, deployment, and shift coverage for 24/7 operations
• Build a strong leadership culture grounded in accountability, professionalism, and mission-driven performance
• Guide and provide oversight to the management team in support of hiring, training, performance improvement, and supervisory development
• Serve as primary point of contact for airline partners, TSA leadership, CBP, terminal partners, and airport authorities
• Respond to service disruptions, operational escalations, and audit findings
• Participate in security planning meetings, airport exercises, and regulatory inspections
• Ensure full compliance with TSA, DHS, CBP, airport authority, and airline security program requirements
• Maintain adherence to airport security programs and post orders
• Partner with Training and Compliance teams on recurrent training initiatives
• Lead internal audits, corrective action planning, and continuous compliance improvement
• Conduct field inspections, quality checks, and incident investigations
• Manage all station labor planning, overtime control, and operational efficiency
• Ensure that service levels, KPIs, and contract deliverables are consistently met
• Oversee accurate timekeeping, payroll processes, and personnel documentation
• Travel regularly between Orlando (MCO) and Tampa (TPA)
• Support operational consistency and leadership presence at both locations
• Assist with operational transitions, recruiting initiatives, and strategic planning

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, AFLAC
• Paid Time Off + Holiday Pay
• 401(k) with employer match
• Employee engagement, development, and advancement pathways
• A dynamic airport operations environment that strengthens your judgment, leadership skills, and professional growth
• Opportunities to collaborate with TSA, airport authorities, airline clients, and law enforcement partners

What This Job Offers

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