Ramp Supervisor

American Airlines Group • Kansas City, MO

401d • $36,400 - $36,400

About The Position

The Ramp Supervisor at Piedmont Airlines is responsible for managing the operational activities of the Ground Handling Department, ensuring compliance with established policies and procedures. This role involves overseeing training for new hires, creating schedules, and providing hands-on assistance to the training department. The Ramp Supervisor plays a crucial role in maintaining operational performance and quality customer service while fostering a positive work environment.

Requirements

• Outstanding organizational skills and ability to multi-task.
• Ability to work independently, set and meet own deadlines.
• Ability to work well with all levels of management and support staff.
• Able to defuse conflicts among team members.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule.

Nice To Haves

• Previous airline management experience.
• Current Piedmont employee with a minimum six months of service.
• Knowledge of basic airport procedures and fundamental job requirements for gate and ramp agents.
• Extensive knowledge of QIK, Sabre.
• Bachelor's Degree in Aviation, Business, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight and direct on-the-job training for new hires and recurrent training for existing employees in all ramp functions.
• Conduct briefing and distribution of training material/checklists to mentors.
• Create and coordinate schedules.
• Provide hands-on assistance to the Training Department along with feedback to direct managers.
• Approve employees for release to duty after completion of training programs.
• Coach and provide career development to the staff.
• Correct non-compliant behavior and impose disciplinary action as required.
• Understand the corporate culture, policies, and goals, and take measures to implement these into daily work routines.
• Manage a staff of employees with varied duties.
• Complete administrative duties, including daily/weekly/monthly reports.
• Maximize operational performance for the station by adjusting to changes in operational conditions and proactively solving problems.
• Supervise, direct, and monitor personnel in the completion of their duties and adjust, as necessary, to ensure on-time performance and quality customer service.
• Provide support when employee absence affects the operation.

Benefits

• Paid training
• Holiday pay
• 401(k)
• Vacation
• Family travel on the American Airlines network
• Medical and dental insurance
• Performance-based bonuses
• Relocation packages

What This Job Offers

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