Sr Operations Manager - DOT
Prime Appearance · United States
FULL TIMEfull-time
Job Description
$85,000-$95,000
SUMMARY OVERVIEW
The Senior Operations Manager DOT is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of all airport service departments, ensuring efficient, safe, and high-quality service delivery. This position leads cross-functional teams—including ground handling, customer service, security, and facilities—while driving operational excellence through strategic planning, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement initiatives.RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead the management of daily activities across all operational departments, ensuring smooth and efficient airport operations
- Formulate and establish operational policies and procedures, and oversee their implementation to enhance overall efficiency and service quality
- Facilitate effective communication and coordination between various departments such as ground handling, customer service, and security to ensure integrated service delivery
- Regularly assess operational processes and outcomes, employing strategies to drive continuous improvement and address inefficiencies
- Manage the operational budget, including the development of financial plans, allocation of resources, and cost optimization strategies
- Ensure strict adherence to aviation industry regulations, safety standards, and environmental guidelines, staying updated with any changes in legal requirements
- Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to the operations team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment
- Act as the primary point of contact with airport authorities, airlines, and other stakeholders, maintaining strong professional relationships
- Develop and oversee emergency response plans and procedures, ensuring preparedness for crisis situations and swift, effective management of any operational disruptions
- Analyze operational data and generate comprehensive reports to identify trends, measure performance against targets, and inform decision-making
- Oversee the procurement, maintenance, and efficient utilization of equipment and facilities, ensuring they meet operational needs and standards
- Implement high standards of customer service within all operational areas, ensuring passenger satisfaction and adherence to service level agreements
- Conduct and lead regular meetings with department heads and teams to review operational performance, set goals, and align on strategic initiatives
- Stay abreast of industry trends, technological advancements, and best practices, integrating innovative solutions into operational strategies
- Lead and manage significant operational projects and initiatives, from conception through to execution, to improve overall operational effectiveness and efficiency
- Follow all DOT regulations
- Perform any additional duties as assigned by management
QUALIFICATIONS
- 18 years of age or older
- Eligible to work in the United States
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in airport or aviation operations, with at least 5 years in a managerial role
- Extensive knowledge of airport operations, regulations, and safety standards
- Proven leadership and team management skills
- Must have a valid state-issued driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
- Communicate effectively in English (reading, writing, speaking)
- Ability to access and interpret information in print and electronically, including the use of electronic devices including IPads/Tablets, Computers, and Mobile Devices
- Effectively communicate with colleagues and clients, both in-person and through electronic means
- Ability to pass a DOT background check and drug screen
- Eligibility to acquire needed credentials and clearances (FAA, TSA, Port Authority, U.S. Customs and U.S. Postal- as applicable)
- Airlines are 24/7, so we need our team members to be flexible to work various shifts including nights, weekends and holidays
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY/WORKING CONDITIONS MAY INCLUDE:
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
- Position is generally sedentary, sitting for long periods of time
- Be able to hear and respond to the spoken voice and to audible alarms
- Tasks may involve repetitive motions of the arms, wrists, hands and/or fingers
- Specific vision abilities required for this job include: Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less); distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more); peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point); depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships); ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus)
Details
| Company | Prime Appearance |
| Location | United States |
| Type | FULL TIME |
| Niche | general |
| Experience | full-time |
