Manager Station Operations II

Alaska Airlines • ID-Boise, ID

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Manager Station Operations II is responsible for executing the strategy of the customer service and ground service operation at their assigned station to ensure operational performance metrics & objectives are achieved. As a people leader, this role leads and establishes priorities for the team to deliver remarkable guest experiences while maintaining the utmost safety & compliance standards.

Requirements

• 5 years of customer service or station operations experience.
• 2 years of leadership experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or an additional two years of relevant training/experience in lieu of this degree.
• Strong interpersonal and communication (e.g., verbal, written, presentation) skills, with the ability to provide insights, recommendations and create collaborative relationships to solve complex challenges that drive outcomes in the best interest of the company.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to understand the root cause of issues and how to resolve them in a thorough manner.
• Detail oriented and highly organized with the ability to execute on multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment where flexibility is key.
• Professional work ethic and demonstrated ability to work with all work groups while addressing people courageously, directly, and candidly.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum age of 18.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in passenger service, station operations, cargo handling and ground operations.
• Experience working within a bidding system and/or scheduling shift work.
• Knowledge of company System Regulations and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead station team with established operational objectives and priorities.
• Execute strategy to keep the station properly staffed and compliant which includes reviewing and maintaining the budget, planning station staffing (short term and long term), recruiting, hiring, providing input on employee scheduling, oversight on training and recurrent qualifications, monitoring internal assets and controls, and reviewing and performing audits.
• Make decisions to ensure our operation and processes are compliant with federal, state, airport authorities and our company policies.
• Responsible for the oversight of all agents while overseeing operational performance (ground, customer, and ramp services, ticketing, cargo, passenger safety, baggage handling, and timeline performance) and the consistent achievement of customer service standards.
• Provide input on the strategy for supporting station training, aircraft gating, facility, supply and equipment needs, meeting financial objectives and maintaining key relationships with the Port, Alaska Airlines, and other business partners.
• Shape the culture of the team through action, presence, and reinforcement of behaviors.
• Influence positive employee relations through engagement and by ensuring thorough and fair processes are used when handling employee concerns.
• Develop people through effective performance management by focusing on opportunities, continuous feedback and delegation.
• Cultivate and promote Alaska Air Group’s Shared Values with the station team and provide excellent customer service and partnership to other internal and external work groups.
• Encourage continuous improvement by seeking out feedback and suggestions, monitoring industry best practices, and developing and implementing process improvement tools and techniques.
• Represent Horizon at airport and community events with professionalism, integrity, ingenuity and caring.

Benefits

• Free stand-by travel privileges on Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines & Horizon Air
• Comprehensive well-being programs including medical, dental and vision benefits
• Generous 401k match program
• Quarterly and annual bonus plans
• Generous holiday and paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees