Station Operations Project Manager

Grant Aviation is an Alaskan regional air carrier serving rural Alaska since 1971. With bases in Bethel, Emmonak, Dillingham, King Salmon, Cold Bay, Dutch Harbor, Kenai, and Anchorage, Grant Aviation provides scheduled air transport of passengers, cargo, and mail, as well as air ambulance and charter service. Grant Aviation employs approximately 400 people.

We believe that air travel isn't a luxury - it's a necessity - and we are committed to creating a safe, friendly, and reliable experience for all our customers.

Our company is built upon respect for our customers, employees, and communities, and we constantly work to improve our operations to ensure smooth travel and enjoyable experiences. We are professional, while staying true to our Alaskan roots and commitment to the personal touch.

The Station Operations Project Manager provides cross-station leadership and execution oversight for operational projects, initiatives, and process improvements across all company stations. This role holds functional authority over Station Managers for assigned projects and initiatives, ensuring consistent standards, timelines, and outcomes. The position reports directly to the Director of Station Operations and serves as a key link between strategic direction and on-the-ground execution.

This role is not intended to replace Station Managers' day-to-day authority over local operations or personnel, but rather to ensure company-wide priorities are implemented consistently, efficiently, and on schedule.

Our team works primarily from offices on the south end of the Ted Stevens International Airport. This position will typically work normal business hours Monday through Friday, although some flexibility will be required to support operational needs. Our culture puts high value on in-person work arrangements, so you will thrive in a busy office environment with plenty of direct interaction with your teammates.

Occasional travel to company stations in remote Alaska will be required.

• Lead and manage operational projects from initiation through completion
• Translate strategic objectives from the Director of Station Operations into clear project plans, timelines, and deliverables
• Establish project scope, milestones, success metrics, and reporting cadence
• Ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and with minimal disruption to operations

• Direct Station Managers in the execution of assigned projects and initiatives
• Drive consistency in processes, procedures, documentation, and operational standards across all stations
• Identify gaps, inefficiencies, or deviations and then implement corrective action plans
• Serve as the escalation point for project-related issues impacting multiple stations

• Track progress, risks, and outcomes of station-level initiatives
• Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and executive summaries for the Director of Station Operations
• Analyze operational data to support continuous improvement and informed decision-making

• Communicate expectations, timelines, and priorities clearly to Station Managers
• Support Station Managers through change implementation, ensuring buy‑in and understanding
• Coordinate resources for project success

• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, cost control, staffing models, and operational reliability
• Support initiatives related to overtime reduction, resource optimization, and process improvement
• Promote a culture of accountability, safety, and operational excellence

• 5+ years of operational leadership or management experience
• Demonstrated experience leading teams
• Strong understanding of operations, logistics, or transportation environments
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and analytical skills

• Experience in aviation, transportation, or regulated operational environments
• Experience working with frontline operations and station-based leadership