Airline Ground Handling Regional Manager Position Available In Davidson, Tennessee

Airline Ground Handling Regional Manager 3.1 3.1 out of 5 stars 1 Terminal Drive, Nashville, TN 37214 Position likely based in Fort Lauderdale, FL (FLL). Potentially based in Destin/Ft.

Walton (VPS), Hebron,Kentucky (CVG), or Pittsburgh, PA (PIT). The position requires extensive travel.

GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB

Leads, directs, and coordinates all activities involved with Trego Dugan Aviation and airline business partners’ operational and administrative functions.

ADMINISTRATION

Leads and manages stations, oversees personnel file maintenance, recruitment, uniform supply and storage, training efforts, and all general HR functions. Coordinate with all departments at Trego Dugan Aviation head office to ensure that internal and external customer needs are satisfied (Payroll, Operations, Training, Human Resources, Quality Assurance, and Marketing).

PROFITABILITY

Ensure that each Station operates within budget and within the contracted labor hours and that all hours and re-chargeable hours are billed properly. Ensure that costs are strictly controlled and adhered to. Review operational records to the projected budget to determine future profitability. Ensure agreed contract between the client and Trego Dugan Aviation is executed efficiently and profitably for both the client and TDA Aviation Services. Analyze the marketing potential of existing accounts and recommend additional services.

OPERATIONS

Ensure compliance with established company policies, procedures, and standards such as safekeeping of company funds and property, personnel, and grievance practices. Effective and visible leadership – guide and assist all station Managers. Identify and develop future leaders for supervisor and management positions. Interface with airport authorities. Ensure adequate staffing levels at all account locations.

SERVICE:

Identify and resolve service inhibitors, including on-time performance, staffing assignments, and recruiting schedules. Audit Quality Assurance Quarterly; follow up with an action plan and present a progress report to the customer station manager. Ensure that all accounts achieve the Key Performance targets.

SAFETY:

Review all aspects of safety to include new procedures and training as required. Ensure the notification process and necessary follow up for maintaining compliance with any FAA/TSA mandated safety and security policies.

CUSTOMER RELATIONS

Establish and maintain a strong relationship with TDA customer’s operational management. Meet with Business Managers and Station Managers regularly to review operational and administrative objectives.

CORPORATE CULTURE

Responsible for the overall Station staff morale. Ensure continuous communication with TDA customer airline managers and their staff. Conduct Town Hall meetings quarterly for each business unit. Encourage the celebration of “small wins” and activities, which foster camaraderie. Build and encourage strong leadership within the management team.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Excellent leadership skills Flexible availability, able to work weekends holidays, and overtime. Frequent travel is required. Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with airline station managers. Excellent communication and presentation skills (oral and written). Reading & comprehension of reference materials, instructions, policies & procedures. Minimum of ten years of airline operations experience in progressive leadership with five years in an airline management position. Energetic, motivated, enthusiastic, self-starter, with strong integrity. Proficiency in MS Office, Excel, PowerPoint. Ability to cope well with pressure and to manage multiple tasks with minimum direction. Organized, creative, and resourceful, with an entrepreneurial mentality. Comfortable with various cultures and their associated business practices. Must be fluent in English in written and oral form. Excellent critical thinking and analytical skills with basic statistical and math knowledge.

Necessary Math Skills:

Adding, Subtracting, Division, and Multiplying. Able to stand, bend, squat, reach, grasp, and pick up items; occasional lifting up to 70lbs-100lbs.

Other Requirements and Qualifications:

Valid US work authorization. Valid Driver License. Professional demeanor and exceptional presentation. Flexible schedule & availability. Background check, fingerprinting required, and drug screen.