General Manager- MCO (51232)

Job DetailsJob Location: MCO Airport - ORLANDO, FL 32822Position Type: Full TimeJob Shift: AnyJob Category: ManagementGeneral Manager – Aviation Security Company  

Location: Orlando International Airport (MCO)- Orlando, FL & Tampa International Airport (TPA)- Tampa, FL

Company: Global Elite Group

Lead Aviation Security Operations at Two Major Florida Airports

At Global Elite Group, we provide world-class aviation security through innovation and people committed to excellence.

We are one of the nation’s leading aviation security providers supporting major airports and airline partners across the United States.

We are seeking an experienced aviation security leader to oversee airport security operations at Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Tampa International Airport (TPA).

This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for a proven airport operations manager, aviation security manager, airline operations leader, or TSA-regulated security professional with experience managing large teams in a fast-paced airport environment.

If you thrive in operational leadership, workforce management, regulatory compliance, and client relationship management within aviation security, we want to hear from you.

Global is an equal opportunity employer.  All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. 

Position Overview:

As General Manager, you will lead all day-to-day aviation security operations across MCO and TPA while ensuring operational excellence, regulatory compliance, staffing effectiveness, and client satisfaction.

Compensation & Benefits: 

Competitive Salary
Medical, Dental, Vision, AFLAC,
Paid Time Off + Holiday Pay
401(k) with employer match  
Employee engagement, development, and advancement pathways  
A dynamic airport operations environment that strengthens your judgment, leadership skills, and professional growth
Opportunities to collaborate with TSA, airport authorities, airline clients, and law enforcement partners

Key Responsibilities:  

Operational Leadership

Direct and oversee airport security operations across multiple locations (MCO & TPA)
Maintain operational readiness of personnel, access control, vehicles, and equipment
Lead management team ensuring daily coordination of staffing, scheduling, deployment, and shift coverage for 24/7 operations
Build a strong leadership culture grounded in accountability, professionalism, and mission-driven performance
Guide and provide oversight to the management team in support of hiring, training, performance improvement, and supervisory development

Client and Stakeholder Engagement

Serve as primary point of contact for airline partners, TSA leadership, CBP, terminal partners, and airport authorities
Respond to service disruptions, operational escalations, and audit findings
Participate in security planning meetings, airport exercises, and regulatory inspections

Regulatory Compliance

Ensure full compliance with TSA, DHS, CBP, airport authority, and airline security program requirements
Maintain adherence to airport security programs and post orders
Partner with Training and Compliance teams on recurrent training initiatives
Lead internal audits, corrective action planning, and continuous compliance improvement
Conduct field inspections, quality checks, and incident investigations

Financial Oversight & Contract Performance

Manage all station labor planning, overtime control, and operational efficiency
Ensure that service levels, KPIs, and contract deliverables are consistently met
Oversee accurate timekeeping, payroll processes, and personnel documentation

Multi-Airport Oversight

Travel regularly between Orlando (MCO) and Tampa (TPA)
Support operational consistency and leadership presence at both locations
Assist with operational transitions, recruiting initiatives, and strategic planning

 
QualificationsRequired Qualifications: 

High school diploma or GED required; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
Valid Class MB license  (issued by Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services)
5+ years of management experience in aviation security, airport operations, or TSA-regulated environments
Prior leadership experience managing multi-shift operations in a 24/7 environment
Ability to obtain and maintain an MCO / TPA Airport (SIDA) badge with CBP seal
Valid driver’s license with clean driving record
Excellent communication, decision-making, and conflict-resolution skills
Experience managing airline and cargo security programs strongly preferred
Bilingual fluency in Spanish and English required due to the operational needs of MCO and TPA  workforce, passenger base, and client partners
High-level professionalism, integrity, and ability to lead under pressure

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