Job Description

Pay Rate is $65,000.00 per year

The Airport Operations Manager directs the process and activities of frontline employees, including but not limited to CSAs, CXAs, Flex Reps, VSAs, or other non-exempt employees, and may assist the Senior Operations Manager in overseeing a brand or department of an airport location to ensure maximum performance through superior operational leadership, strong communication and maximum efficiency.

The Airport Operations Manager helps to provide overall leadership to non-exempt employees with responsibility for overall operating performance, customer satisfaction, positive employee culture, safety, service, budgets, and vendor relations. The Airport Operations Manager may lead a brand or a function and all brands, depending on the size of the location.

The key responsibilities and accountabilities for the Airport Operations Manager are:

Responsible for daily operations, fleet availability, and revenue generation for his or her assigned function
Leads and supports processes to meet and exceed customer expectations, and ensure alignment of the sales force with those sales methods and processes
Resolves customer issues, ensuring a positive customer experience
Pro-actively drive the sales process that leads to the creation of a dynamic, customer-focused zone commercial organization focused on selling value-added solutions (VAS)
Constantly champions productivity improvements via employee involvement and accountability; ensures employees are following the Standards of Work (SOW)
Actively engages in effective communication plans focused on building employee engagement in order to achieve business results
Conducts performance evaluations that are timely and constructive, where applicable
Manages the airport and assigned locations/geographic areas when the General Manager is not present
Participates in the recruiting process, as required
Provides management with various updates and indicators as requested
Remains current on all administrative duties according to company policy

Educational Background

High School Diploma required

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Professional Experience

1-3 Years prior experience of customer service or operations, according to specific job duties

Experience in car rental, hospitality, or tourism a plus

Results orientation

Ability to direct and motivate teams

Ability to work effectively with Senior leaders

Knowledge

Customer service resolution practices
Excellent communication techniques
People management and leadership capability
Sales Management/Coaching ability
Operations Management

Skills

Highly organized
Ability to solve problems independently
Working knowledge of Microsoft office suite.
Time Management skills
Customer service aptitude - Ability to address and resolve customer service issues
Excellent oral and written communication skills

Competencies

Personal Accountability
Effective Communication
Demonstrates Initiative
Passion for Customer Service & Stakeholder Success
Trust & Integrity
Adaptable and Flexible