Ramp Operations Manager

About the role

GAT is seeking a highly motivated individual, a self-starter and team player, with a strong drive for results and continual improvement to join its team of aviation professionals. In joining our team, you will enjoy a competitive salary, great benefits, and a creative and energetic work environment.

Operations Manager Positions have the responsibility for establishing safety policies, procedures and working conditions that affect the employee on the job. Responsible for immediate work environment as well as the actions of all persons who report to them. Must communicate all safety policies and procedures within their operation. Direct and coordinate activities to provide a safe environment for employees while maintaining fast and efficient services. This position requires working in a fast-paced environment with time constraints to meet arrival and departure goals. The operations manager must consistently display a professional and positive image.

Responsibilities

• Conduct monthly safety meetings for all employees (without exception).
• Conduct flight audits, station audits and "at risk" behavior audits.
• Participate in monthly company safety conference calls.
• Communicate and instill safety awareness in all employees including new hires.
• Work 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 follow Customer instructions 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.
• Oversee any disciplinary action resulting or potentially leading to termination to ensure proper documentation and consistent application of policies.
• Coordinate purchases for operational necessities and ensure adequate supplies are available to meet customer standards.
• Review final payroll and daily hours to ensure salaries and wages remain within budgetary restraints.
• Monitor impact of operational irregularities on such costs and ensure out of scope is 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.
• Observe and ensure full compliance of uniform and appearance guidelines and inspect facility daily including supply rooms, storage rooms, break rooms and office areas.
• Review all daily, weekly and monthly operational reports to ensure proper dissemination, including shift reports, disciplinary actions, incident reports, safety meeting minutes, monthly summary report, pay change notices, employee evaluations, work orders, or any other local reporting medium.
• Investigate all service failures including chargeable delays, baggage/cargo/mail mishandling.
• Administer station operational plans such as deicing, FOD, safety, winter operation and baggage plans.
• Complete personnel evaluations on supervisors, administrative assistants and GSE mechanics.
• Liaise with all customer service, airport, USPS and our customer.
• Respond to and/or investigate concerns reported by customer's supervisory personnel.
• Perform routine visits to the various authorities to discuss issues and concerns.
• Attend all local airport tenant, security and safety meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of Ramp Operation.
• Must be at least 18 years of age and possess basic computer experience (6