(DRO) Airport General Manager

What to expect:

As a General Manager, at your station you will be an important part of our customers’ travel experience. You’ll lead your stations’ day-to-day operations, service, financial and team performance. Most importantly, you’ll create a great place to work for your team and a welcoming environment for our customers. 

 

How you will make an impact:

• Responsible for day-to-day operational and financial performance of assigned station, monitoring performance against plan and initiating corrective actions to improve results
• Ensures compliance with safety requirements, including security checkpoint and GSC responsibilities
• Sets a positive example for the station team to ensure excellent customer service.
• Responsible for maintaining a positive work environment, strong employee relations, and collaborative relationships
• Solicits customer feedback to understand customer needs and opportunities to improve their travel experience
• Demonstrates a calm demeanor during periods of high volume or irregular operations.
• Provides coaching and direction to the station team to achieve operational goals.
• Manages the operations budget, staffing forecasts and resource requirements.
• Responsible for maintaining station facilities, equipment, and professional appearance standards for all UGE employees
• Responsible for compliance with Station controls and Internal Audit standards
• Maintain strong working relationships with OAL / airport authorities / vendors / governmental authorities (FAA / TSA / CBP)/internal divisions
• Manage vendor service contracts as required

 

What you will bring:

Required Experience, Qualifications & Skills:

• Ability to manage airport operations independently
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast paced operational environment
• Analytical thinking, goal-directed leadership, and service-oriented performance
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong problem-solving skills and drive for excellence
• Organization and planning skills
• Must possess and maintain a valid US state driver's license. (Suspended, expired, revoked, or denied licenses are not valid.)
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and coach others
• Must be flexible to work all shifts and, when necessary, available 7 days a week / 24 hours a day, including holidays and weekends, to deal with any operational and /or unforeseen situations
• Previous service or operational experience required
• Previous supervisory experience required
• College Degree or equivalent work experience required

 

Total Rewards:

Salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience.

 As a UGE employee you’ll receive the following:

• Flight privileges: Our employees and their families can fly anywhere in the world on stand-by across United Airlines’ amazing global network.
• Discount Program: 20% off for flight tickets with United Airlines
• Vacation, Sick Time, and Floating Holidays
• Access to Medical Plan Options including PPO, Dental, Vision, Personal Accident, and Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts, Long Term Disability,
• 401(k)
• Paid Training
• Paid parking or transportation assistance
• Participation in the UGE annual incentive plan

 

ADA Specifications

• Ability to operate a computer to enter and retrieve data
• Ability to utilize radio equipment for communications
• Ability to lift 70lbs on a consistent basis
• Requires ability to sit, stand and walk for extended periods of
• Ability to pass all pre-screening clearances applicable to position qualifications.

 

UGE is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT

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