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United Airlines Assistant Manager - Airport Operations Ramp Service in Newark, New Jersey
Description
Find your future at United! We’re reinventing what our industry looks like, and what an airline can be – from the planes we fly to the people who fly them. When you join us, you’re joining a global team of 100,000+ connected by a shared passion with a wide spectrum of experience and skills to lead the way forward.
Achieving our ambitions starts with supporting yours. Evolve your career and find your next opportunity. Get the care you need with industry-leading health plans and best-in-class programs to support your emotional, physical, and financial wellness. Expand your horizons with travel across the world’s biggest route network. Connect outside your team through employee-led Business Resource Groups.
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At United, we fly into airports around the entire world. And we need a whole team of people to keep things running in tip-top shape! From the exceptional service at the check-in counter to the departure gate, and even behind the scenes making sure your checked bags arrive with you, our Airport Operations team keeps operations at our airports running smoothly every single day.
Key Responsibilities:
The Assistant Manager – Airport Operations Ramp Service is responsible for the day-to-day operational management and oversight of Ramp activities for the Hub station including but not limited to safety, performance, customer service, employee enablement and the sustainment of a Core4 culture.
In some cases, Assistant Managers will be responsible for both Ramp Services activities and personnel as overall ‘product managers’ in specific areas of the operation. They will also be responsible for leading the execution of operational plans in support of station and Company objectives and goals via process management and improvement.
Assistant Managers will also be responsible for development and sustainment of administrative practices that supervise and support service, safety, financial and employee relations metrics which may include assigned budget responsibility. In addition, Assistant Managers may be assigned projects and must lead those projects through the four phases of project management; envision, design, build and activate. They will lead and directly develop a team of Supervisors and have responsibility for performance management, leadership development and growth for those assigned Supervisors.
Station Operational Performance - support the achievement of station operational objectives, goals and metrics
Employee Relations and Employee Development - promote positive employee and labor relations through ongoing engagement and effective communications
Station Financial Performance - support the achievement of cost and revenue goals through staff management, baggage fee enforcement and ground aircraft fuel burn reduction
Station Safety & Security - Day to day management of station safety and security programs towards achieving the highest levels of compliance with safety security standards & regulations and safety performance against station goal
United values diverse experiences, perspectives, and we encourage everyone who meets the minimum qualifications to apply. While having the “desired” qualifications make for a stronger candidate, we encourage applicants who may not feel they check ALL of those boxes! We are always looking for individuals who will bring something new to the table!
Qualifications
What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):
Associate's degree or equivalent work experience
Minimum 2-4 years leadership experience in an airport operations environment
1-2 years in line station or Hub operational experience (above & below the wing)
Previous experience leading in a union environment
Responsible for a 24-hour, 7 day a week operation
Must have ability to work weekends and shift work
Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification
Reliable, punctual attendance is a crucial function of the position
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship
What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):
College Degree or related field experience in an airline operational environment
Project Management Experience
The base pay range for this role is $83,568.00 to $102,138.00.
The base salary range/hourly rate listed is dependent on job-related, non-discriminatory factors such as experience, education, and skills. This position is also eligible for bonus and/or long-term incentive compensation awards.
You may be eligible for the following competitive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, accident & disability, parental leave, employee assistance program, commuter, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) and flight privileges.
United Airlines is an equal opportunity employer. United Airlines recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status and other protected status as required by applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions. Please contact JobAccommodations@united.com to request accommodation.