Description
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We are seeking a creative, people-focused, hardworking leader to serve as General Manager of our award-winning, forward-thinking, IS-BAH stage 2 certified, aviation Fixed Base Operation (FBO) in the Northern California Wine Country. The General Manager is responsible for leading the team to fulfill our values of safety, hospitality, teamwork, innovation, community and sustainability. [redacted] provides exceptional flight support, aircraft maintenance, detailing, hangars and travel services at the Charles M. Schulz - Sonoma County Airport.
Benefits
401k with safe harbor match
Paid Time Off
Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
An organization that values each of our people as individuals and works cooperatively to achieve success both for the organization and for the individual.
Job Summary
The General Manager is directly responsible for all aspects of FBO performance, including safety, hospitality, financial performance, workforce, client sales and retention, facilities, community and airport relationships, and regulatory compliance and recordkeeping, at the highest standards in the general aviation industry.
Essential Functions
Ensure that the FBO lives its values and achieves its mission in all aspects of the operation.
Represent the company overall to the highest hospitality standards with the objective of making every client contact special.
Promote and manage the [redacted] Safety culture through methods of policy, promotion, assurance, and risk management.
Lead the team with integrity.
Assure that the FBO operations are performed to the highest standards of safety, service, security, and quality and continually seek ways to improve.
Build and manage a team of employees and supervisors that understand and exemplify the high standards of our brand.
Responsible for establishing and maintaining positive relationships with existing and potential clients.
Be a liaison to Airport Manager’s office, responsible for leasing property, compliance with airport training and record keeping, reporting to airport any hazards or maintenance items that need attention.
Work with key internal partners to develop a budget and operate the facility within the budget.
Responsible for discovering, evaluating, and pursuing opportunities for new or expanded business at the airport.
Responsible for FBO, hangar facility, and equipment maintenance and recordkeeping.
Maintain safety records and for company ensuring compliance with FAA, TSA, OSHA and other regulations.
Maintain applicable airline records ensuring compliance with all training and records requirements.
Control inventory management, purchasing, and pricing.
Responsible for all divisions’ Standard Operating Handbooks.
All other duties as assigned or needed.
Requirements
Education/Experience Requirements
College degree with emphasis on management or related field combined with 5+ years of aviation industry experience. Pilots license helpful but not essential.