Lead Driver

Pay

$23.00 per hour. Includes daily cash tips, monthly safety bonus, holiday pay, weekly pay, and other compensation.

About the role

SkyHop Global is a premier ground transportation company for airline crews, providing transportation for pilots and flight attendants during layovers in many cities. The primary purpose of this position is to manage, coordinate, and schedule a fleet of drivers according to airline schedules. Depending on location size, the role may require being in the field 50‑75% of scheduled time.

Responsibilities

• Direct work activity for a group of drivers, selecting the best cost options to maximize profitability and customer experience.
• Provide leadership, process improvement, team‑building, coaching, and feedback to drivers.
• Assist in minimizing overtime, reserving it for emergency situations.
• Support the Station Manager with recruiting, interviewing, selecting, training, motivating, coaching, and mentoring transport drivers.
• Assist in daily maintenance review of fleet vehicles, including inspections, scheduling maintenance, and communicating concerns to the Fleet Manager.
• Manage fleet checklists and ensure compliance.
• Promote safe work activities by conducting safety audits, leading regular station safety meetings, and meeting with individual staff members.
• Assist the Station Manager with managing local permits, vehicle registrations, and coordinate with finance for timely renewal.
• Maintain positive professional relationships with airport ground transportation providers and attend required meetings.
• Complete required paperwork promptly and adhere to company policies and protocols.
• While in the field, safely transport airline crew members to and from airports and hotels.
• Assist with luggage handling (up to 75 lb).
• Communicate effectively via radio and in person.
• Deliver professional, on‑time, customer‑focused service and create “Raving Fan” experiences on every trip.

Benefits

• Daily cash tips
• Monthly safety bonus
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Weekly pay
• Holiday pay
• Growth opportunities within a rapidly expanding company

Requirements

• Must be 21 + years old (DOT requirement)
• Valid U.S. driver’s license with 3+ years driving experience
• Clean driving record (no recent violations or at‑fault accidents)
• Ability to lift up to 75 lb
• Pass background check, drug screen, and physical
• Ability to obtain a Non‑CDL DOT Medical Card
• Conversational English proficiency
• Availability to work weekends and holidays
• Strict no‑mobile‑device policy while operating company vehicles (no phones or smartwatches)
• This is a working leadership role, not a desk position