Manager Station Operations

Company

Alaska Airlines

Our airport teams work together to move guests and their belongings from curb to cabin, creating remarkable experiences along the way. Whether customer-facing or behind the scenes, we want to hear from you if you can be welcoming to people from all walks of life, think on your feet, and manage a flexible schedule. In return, you’ll receive a competitive total rewards package, professional development opportunities, and other benefits that are all designed to take you places.

The Manager, Station Operations is responsible for owning the airport’s operation and executing on Alaska Airlines (AS) and Hawaiian Airlines (HA) strategy to ensure a superior level of customer service that will delight our guests. As a people leader, the Manager, Station Operations, leads and establishes priorities for the team to deliver a remarkable guest experience, and maintain the highest safety standards.

• Lead team and establish priorities of station operations and employees.
• Develop and implement airport operations strategy, including necessary plans, budgets, and schedules.
• Negotiate and manage vendor contracts.
• Make decisions related to all functions at the station, including customer service, ticketing, baggage handling, cargo operations (weight and balance), passenger security, ramp service activities, and reservations in a manner to ensure compliance with company service standards, policies, and all regulations of federal, state, and local port authorities.
• Represent the company in the community through public relations activities.
• Manage all station resources, such as facilities, equipment, and supplies.
• Develop people through effective performance management and ongoing feedback, focusing on delegation for stretch assignments, growing and developing the team for capacity and growth, looking at performance across the team, and time management.
• Supervise labor contract administration.
• Create a culture where all employees feel safe and they belong.

• 5 years of customer service or station operations experience, preferably with proven skills in passenger service, station operations, including cargo handling, ground operations, personnel administration, scheduling shift work, administering bargaining unit employees and budget controls.
• 2 years of leadership experience.
• Bachelor’s degree, or an additional two years of relevant training/experience in lieu of this degree.
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) to enhance both customer and employee satisfaction.
• Active listener who values differing perspectives and fosters an inclusive environment.
• Ability to establish cross-functional, collaborative relationships with other teams and work groups.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule (e.g., weekends, holidays, and non-standard shifts).
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum age of 18.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

• Knowledge of Alaska Airlines System Regulations and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) policies and procedures.
• Proficiency with Sabre/Image.

Embody our values to own safety, do the right thing, be caring and kind, and deliver performance.

$92,650 -- $139,000 / year

Sitka has a location differential of 10%

Pay will be based on multiple factors, including and not limited to location, relevant experience/level and skillset while balancing internal equity relative to other Alaska/Hawaiian/Horizon employees. Alaska/Hawaiian/Horizon is committed to fair, unbiased compensation along with competitive benefits in all locations in which we operate.

We don’t typically hire at the top of the range.

• Free stand-by travel privileges on Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines & Horizon Air
• Comprehensive well-being programs including medical, dental and vision benefits
• Generous 401k match program
• Quarterly and annual bonus plans
• Generous holiday and paid time off

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