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Assistant General Manager

Menzies
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 30 Jul 2025
💰 $110,000/yr($100,000/yr$110,000/yr)

About the role

 

 

Opportunity

We have an amazing opportunity to join our fantastic Menzies Aviation team as Assistant General Manager at our station in ORD, IL. We are looking for an experienced Manager who has a genuine passion for looking after their people.

We are looking for someone who has a proven track record in managing a business and is fully conversant with airline ground handling procedures, aviation safety and security procedures.

If you love being in the heart of the operation and are ready to embrace the fast-paced environment of Aviation, then please read on!

Key responsibilities

We believe a happy workforce is a safe workforce, our people are the heart of our business. Utilizing your leadership skills, you will build, inspire, and develop your team to deliver the best service for our customers.

You must be present with your team and be a fantastic communicator. You will draw on your operational experience to ensure all standards, especially safety and security, are adhered to in our fast-paced environment. You’ll be financially astute, a strategic thinker and enjoy building positive working relationships with everyone around you including other airport teams and customers.

Following safety, security, and airline-specific procedures, you’ll put our people, our customers – and their customers, at the heart of everything you do.

What is in it for you?

Firstly, you will be working for the worlds’ largest aviation services provider (by number of countries) and with some of the most prestigious airlines in the industry. You will have the opportunity to shape and develop the team around you, ensuring you have the best team of experts in their field. 

In addition, we’ll offer travel concessions, medical and dental benefits, company matched Registered Retirement Saving Plan (RRSP) contribution, industry leading terms and conditions and full support and training throughout your career journey with us. 

What’s next?

If all of the above has got you excited and you want to join Menzies Aviation, please hit the apply button! For further details on the position please contact Inbal.Haanpaa@menziesaviation.com

About Us….

People. Passion. Pride. This is what has driven our teams since 1833.

We have been evolving as business since 1833 and have developed to become a critical partner in the global aviation industry, providing air cargo services, fuel services and ground services at airports on six continents.

That’s the big picture – but at the heart of our business is our people. Whether serving customers landside or airside, above or below the wing, we’re passionate about what we do and take great pride in delivering the best service for our customers.

Safety and security are our highest priority. We have a duty of care to look after each other, our customers, and their customers. Not only that but we truly care about the communities where will live and operate.

For Further Information See Job Description Below

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Assistant General Manager

Reports to: General Manager  

Location: Chicago, IL | ORD   

Salary: $100,000.00 - $110,000.00 + Bonus allegeable     

Main accountabilities include:  

  • Fully responsible for the safety and well-being of MA staff; promoting a Safety-First culture; and managing all other aspects of running the station.
  • Fully responsible for implementation and adherence to MA Safety, Security, Quality, and Training policies and SOPs as well as all relevant industry, local, state, and Federal regulations.
  • Leads and collaborates with the senior team to maintain and enhance appropriate, effective safety and security systems, risk assessments, periodical inspections and audits, operational training programs, planning, operational processes, and service delivery.
  • Leads by example and provides immediate and direct feedback to Employees and colleagues.
  • Ensures a system for the effective delivery of safety-related briefings and the cascade of safety-related bulletins, alerts, and information
  • Participates in the development of station-level budget
  • Ensures the means for proper staffing, planning, and scheduling are in place
  • Ensures that processes are sufficient to ensure inventory and accounting for all Company assets, consumable parts, contracted services, and vendor payment
  • Fully accountable for the financial performance and compliance with

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