Airline Ground Handling Supervisor AUS

Airline Ground Handling Supervisor AUS

Company:
Trego-Dugan Aviation Inc (TDA)

Location:

AUS Airport

$23.00/hr – $23.00/hr (base pay)

• Plans, organizes, directs, and participates in the Customer Service and Ramp Services operations for both contracted commercial flights and charter aircraft. Service operations include passenger check‑in, security screening, baggage transfers to and from aircraft, aircraft cleaning, lavatory services, and aircraft power unit hookups.
• Direct and train assigned Agents. Training includes new employee training and ongoing in‑service training, including monthly compliance and yearly safety training. Maintains required training records.
• Implements departmental policy as directed for operations. Advises the FBO Director and Regional Manager on policy issues, including making recommendations and decisions as appropriate and developing more efficient methods of operations as needed.
• Coordinates Services activities with air carrier personnel, station managers, and representatives of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) as required for assigned shift.
• Participates in the operation and training of various types of equipment, including, but not limited to, aircraft loading bridges, baggage tugs and carts, belt loaders, electric carts, lavatory carts, portable water carts, air starts, towbars and portable stairs in and around aircraft. Ensures equipment is always maintained in good working order.
• Ensures compliance with current Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and TSA security regulations, airline corporate rules and regulations, directives, and procedures. Implements necessary changes in operations as directed. Attends regular and as‑needed meetings.
• Maintains emergency checklists and supplies.
• Prepares and submits verbal and written reports related to service activities and Agents as required.
• Updates Multi‑User Flight Information Display System (MUFIDS) as required.
• Coordinates communications between Airport, airline dispatch personnel and flight captain, including, but not limited to, information related to passenger manifests, weight/balance, fueling requirements, on/off times, uplift, flight release and weather packages.
• Handles other business‑related responsibilities involving billing, correcting/updating payment data, collecting payments, cash handling, ordering supplies and other similar duties.

• Direct and participate in the work of daily operations activities;
• Prepare timely written and verbal reports, training demonstrations, etc.;
• Follow oral and written instructions;
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing;
• Deal effectively and courteously with co‑workers and customers;
• Exercise sound, independent judgment;
• Analyze situations and problems with a results‑oriented focus;
• Resolve conflict effectively;
• Identify and evaluate solutions, and effectively implement determined action;
• Approach problem‑solving creatively and with a team orientation;
• Present an overall professional image;
• Perform the essential functions of the job without posing a threat to the health and safety of others;
• Model and promote acceptance and respect for differences among employees;
• Perform effectively as a member of the team in carrying out both the TDA stated mission and philosophy and the client’s goals and objectives;
• Be pleasant with others on the job and display a good‑natured, cooperative attitude;
• Be reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfill obligations;
• Attention to detail is a must;
• Maintain composure, keep emotions in check, control anger, and avoid aggressive behavior even in very difficult situations;
• Accept criticism and deal calmly and effectively with high stress situations, be open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace;
• Willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges;
• Be sensitive to others’ needs and feelings and be understanding and helpful on the job;
• Develop one’s own ways of doing things abiding by TDA/Airline’s policies and procedures, guide oneself with little or no supervision, and depend on oneself to get things done;
• Be persistent in the face of obstacles.