Regional VP of Operations (Airport & Ground Operations)

We are seeking a dynamic, dependable, and motivated individual to join our team of aviation professionals in the central region! 

Here at GAT Airline Ground Support, we offer our employees a wide range of employee benefits that include paid time off, the major medical, company contributed 401K, Dental, and Vision coverage. Many of our positions offer flight privileges for you and your family. You are just one step away from a new beginning. Don't miss this great opportunity! Join GAT to begin an exciting new career in the aviation industry! 

Job Summary 

At GAT, our strength is the efficiency with which we deliver industry-leading service and support to the aviation partners we serve. We’re proud to set the standard for performance excellence in our industry. To help us continue our growth, we’re seeking an experienced operations leader to join our highly skilled team. The VP Hub Operations is responsible for financial budgetary goals, effectively communicating safety policies and procedures, and developing leaders within the organization. Our ideal candidate has extensive experience within the aviation industry, perhaps having worked your way up through the ranks to your role as a leader. We believe this trajectory helps develop a unique mix of management expertise, plus proficiency with the practices, policies, and procedures of the aviation industry. This position requires oversight of a fast-paced 24-hour operation with and to be an effective VP of Hub Operations, he/she must also commit to working rotating shifts and maintain operational visibility with all staff and business partners. Our next VP of Hub Operations will have a deep understanding of their competition and airport activities with opportunities to grow the business. 

Responsibilities 

• Direct and coordinate activities to provide a safe environment for employees while maintaining fast and efficient services. 
• Manage all operational activities and multiple carrier contracts including conduct flight audits, station audits, and "at-risk" behavior audits. 
• Communicate and instill safety awareness in all employees including new hires. Work in conjunction with Customer to determine manpower requirements for group movements, peak travel holidays, out of scope and flight schedule changes. 
• Oversee recruiting and placement efforts to ensure staffing levels meet requirements and exercise the best possible effort to follow any instructions provided by the customer or their designee regarding standards, procedures, and practices. 
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory agencies including FAA, OSHA, EPA, US Dept. of Labor and EEOC.
• Investigate, report and implement corrective action for any incident of aircraft damage or employee injury and conduct/participate in employee coaching and counseling as necessary. 
• Coordinate purchases for operational necessities and monitor the impact of operational irregularities on such costs and ensure out of scope are documented and approved accordingly. 
• Conduct weekly Lead/Supervisor meetings, daily briefings with GSE mechanic for equipment updates and timely repair, participate in employee shift briefings and customer shift briefings or team meetings as required. 
• Investigate all service failures and administer station operational plans such as deicing, FOD, safety, winter operation, and baggage plans. 
• Perform routine visits to the various authorities to discuss issues and concerns. Attend all local airport tenant, security and safety meetings.
• Ability to develop and mentor managers, supervisors, leads and aspiring team members to grow their careers.

Job Qualifications 

• Must be willing to relocate or be located in or near one of the following cities: Jackson, MS - Louisville, KY - Houston, TX - Dallas, TX - El Paso, TX - Memphis, TN - Minneapolis, MN - Philadelphia, PA - Omaha, NE - Birmingham, AL - Kansas City, MI
• Bachelor's degree or appropriate combination of education and experience 
• 5+ years of Airline industry 
• 5+ years of experience managing and leading people with financial responsibility 
• Strong background and enthusiastic spirit in the aviation industry. 
• Excellent working knowledge of business management principles and practices, financial concepts, and key drivers of profitability and operational performance. 
• Executive presence and understanding of a large corporate environment 
• Large scale project management experience and experience managing multi-customer market
• Strong strategic skills and business acumen combined with the ability to motivate teams to deliver high-quality standards 
• Ability to establish and maintain positive, professional, internal and external work relationships with all stakeholders 
• A sense of urgency and a passion for improving the delivery of services with a commitment to continuous improvement. 

GAT Airline Ground Support is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status