Airport Director of Operations - IAH

General information

Job Title Airport Director of Operations - IAH Date Wednesday, April 9, 2025 Posting City Houston Posting State Texas Exempt or Non-Exempt Position Exempt

Requirements and Description

Unifi has decades of experience in the aviation services industry. We continue to innovate, adapt, and grow by leaning on our experience and expertise in airline ground services.  Our vision is to be the most respected company by providing exceptional experience getting aircraft and passengers to their destination safely.

 We are seeking individuals to join our growing team who are passionate, have integrity, and have empathy for how their words and decisions affect our employees, customers, and partners. Join our team and see where the flight benefits can take you.

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Region VP, the City Director will lead the station supporting aviation ground operations.  The City Director will manage customer relationships and contracts, foster a culture of safety and top performance, and advance the company's footprint at the location. 

Benefits:  

• Flight Privileges: Offered after 30 days for employees and eligible family members!
• Competitive pay with daily access to earned wages.
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance for full-time employees.
• Paid time off – 9 paid holidays + 80 hours of PTO in your first year (PTO plans increase with tenure).
• 401k with 3% company match contribution when you contribute 9% to your retirement plan after 30 days.
• Exclusive Discounts and Additional Wellness program.
• Eligible to receive annual performance bonuses as additional compensation

Job Duties:  

• Builds effective partnerships with internal departments, outside vendors, contractors, business partners, communities and other business entities and identifies new business opportunities.
• Ensures appropriate staffing at assigned locations, promotes team building initiatives and performs coaching/mentoring activities to develop and motivate team members.
• Ensures information is communicated in a clear, comprehensive manner.
• Sets, measures and manages performance of self and others and leads team members in achieving/exceeding operational and financial objectives and goals.
• Delegates responsibility and holds others accountable against operational performance criteria and assists individuals with skills development to become a high performing contributor.
• Monitors and enforces safe working conditions in accordance with regulatory requirements, Unifi policies and safety procedures, and all applicable laws.
• Promotes and adheres to policies concerning Safety, Anti-Harassment and Equal Employment Opportunity.
• Performs other related duties as assigned within the appropriate skill and experience capabilities expected for this position.

Qualifications:  

• Must have experience in airline ground handling services.
• Must have the ability to identify, evaluate and refine operational and financial results and manage to meet target performance.
• Must be able to lead team member