Operations Manager

Modern Aviation

$1.00 / yr

medical insurance, life insurance, paid holidays, sick time, 401(k)

United States, Texas, Fort Worth

Dec 16, 2024

Job Details

Job Location

Fort Worth, TX

Salary Range

$1.00 - $1.00 Salary/year

Description

Operations Manager

Primary Purpose of the Position

The Operations Manager will report to the General Manager and be responsible for the safety, productivity, service levels and overall operational efficiency of the FBO Line Department and Customer Service Department with emphasis on the coordination and effective communication between the two departments.

Essential Functions

Directly manage all FBO Line Supervisors, Customer Service Supervisors, and indirectly manage other operational employees
Develop and maintain site practices and procedures that contribute to a safe, profitable, positive, and enjoyable work environment
Recruit, interview and oversee the hiring of all new team members
Ensure that departments and personnel have adequate resources and inventory to maintain safe and efficient operations, while facilitating a high level of customer service
Ensure that all employees are properly trained with appropriate documentation to evidence such training
Conduct regular performance reviews of direct reports, while counseling, motivating, and disciplining them as appropriate
Organize periodic departmental meetings and design other communication flows between staff and management
Initiate emergency and incident response procedures as required
Lead and direct all service deliveries and provide service recovery when necessary
Correspond with customers regarding various issues such as tenant relations and transient sales
Lead and conduct shift briefings with subordinate supervisors and employees
Ensure base shift scheduling matches customer demand
Act as company liaison in matters related to the airport community
Comply with and ensure accountability for Company policies and procedures related to customer service standards and standard operating procedures, including ramp, safety, and security procedures
Meet, greet, and assist customers with hotel reservations, ground transportation, catering, and other services
Ensure a culture that promotes safety through daily observations, shift briefings, routine audits, usage of Baldwin SMS, monthly safety meetings, training, and documented safety procedures. Formulate procedures for use in event of aircraft accidents, fires, or other emergencies
Ensure a culture that promotes customer loyalty by creating an environment of increased employee engagement
Maintain relationships with vendors
Oversee GSE and facility maintenance operations
Conduct accident investigations to determine root causes, including all reporting involved with the incident
Oversee fuel quality control activities at the base
Complete OSHA 300 reporting
May perform tasks such as time and attendance administration and processing new employees

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree from a four-year college or university or five (5) to ten (10) years of progressive experience in FBO management or related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Must have operational background experience that includes experience with P & L.
Customer relations skills required
Must possess strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
Must possess a valid driver's license

Preferred Qualifications:

General knowledge of business management and accounting
Proficient with computers and Microsoft Office products
NATA Certification
Demonstrated ramp operations and management capability
Aptitude in supervising and developing staff
Good communication skills, both written and oral
Consistently demonstrates good organizational and leadership skills

The Company

Modern Aviation (the "Company") is a private equity-backed platform company launched in 2018 that is focused on the fixed-based operator ("FBO") sector. The Company has been rapidly growing through bolt-on FBO acquisitions and has significant additional committed capital from Apollo Management and Tiger Infrastructure Partners (its sponsors) to continue to grow the business through future acquisitions, capacity expansion at its existing locations and development of selective greenfield FBOs in the United States and the Caribbean. Modern's goal is to build the third largest national FBO network in the United States.

Company Benefits

Employee Medical Insurance, Basic Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Vacation and Sick Time, Paid Holidays, HSA Account Funding, 401k Match

Other Available Benefits

Buy-up Medical Insurance, Dental, Vision, Optional Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, 401k

Reports to: General Manager

Supervisory Responsibility: This job has supervisory responsibilities.

FLSA Status: This position is exempt.

Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is exposed to wet and/or humid conditions including extreme heat and cold; high, precarious places; outside weather conditions and vibration; chemicals including aviation fuels, oils, and lavatory fluid. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Travel: This position requires minimal travel.

Physical Requirements: Must be able to perform frequent walking, sitting, stooping, stretching, bending, reaching, and grasping actions. May be required to work nights and weekends.

EEO Statement: The Company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.