Airline Service Manager

Job Location:

Avflight Lansing - Lansing, MI 48906

Position Type:
Full Time

Education Level: 2 Year Degree

Job Shift: Any

General Purpose of Job:
The station manager is in charge of both ground and flight operations, including the passenger services, aircraft handling, and catering operations. Station managers are also responsible for selling tickets, checking in baggage, making announcements, preparing passengers and cargo, and performing other necessary services.

• Direct and coordinate airline and or airline station activities
• Review reports on the station activity to determine data needed for planning station operations
• Direct the arrangement of work schedules for optimum employee efficiency for both scheduled and non-scheduled flights.
• Coordinate activities such as passenger reservations and ticketing, commissary services, and ramp to ensure that all these activities meet the policies and regulations of the company as well as the government.
• Evaluating the staff to establish and conceptualize training to promote efficiency
• Keep an open line of communication with the TSA and Airport Authority regarding charter and airline flight schedules and loads, in addition to working closely with charter airlines and brokers of private flights.
• Training employees on multiple aircraft types, as well as making sure the group is in general training compliance.
• Report to the Regional Manager of Airline Services to convey pertinent operation information and operational issues.
• Oversee Avflight Services screening and GSC program at their location, if applicable.
• Duties in this area involve training new hires, recurrent training, record keeping and maintaining, soliciting carriers for the service, staffing events, going to event to evaluate the staff, TSA inspections and audits by the FAA and airlines, and invoice out all events.
• Be very assertive with the staff when procedures are not followed, and a very open line of communication with the customer or customers and impeccable follow through.
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Relative airline or aviation experience. Previous supervisory experience is preferred.
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to push/pull/lift 50 lbs. for extended periods of time
• Ability to read and write English; bilingual skills a plus
• Ability to work efficiently under time constraints
• Must be available to work varied hours including swing and graveyard shifts plus weekends and holidays
• Must be 18 years or older
• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• Must pass background check, pre-employment drug test and obtain security clearance
• Must have authorization to work in the U.S.
• Must have valid Driver's license
• Must be willing to work outside in all types of weather and elevated noise levels within the airport environment

• Be pleasant with others on the job and display a good-natured, cooperative attitude
• Be reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfill obligations
• Strong attention to detail
• Maintain composure, keep emotions in check, control anger, and avoid aggressive behavior even in 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

Must be able to carry 50-pound suitcase from the floor to 18 inches and carry 50-pound suitcase in front of you with both hands for a distance of up to 25 feet; must have physical dexterity sufficient to perform repetitive tasks and motions, including bending at the waist and knees, squatting, kneeling, crawling, twisting and…