Description
The Base General Manager will provide administrative, personnel management support and leadership to all base related teams (Client Services, Line Service and Maintenance) to enhance the overall function of the base. This role has a flight operations, revenue management and personnel oversight focus. The General Manager will manage and direct the activities and functions of the base to achieve base goals and strategic initiatives. This position will also need to ensure the highest level of safety and service is provided for all aircraft owners and clients. The General Manager will lead by example, promoting a positive team environment through [redacted] Core Values.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Team Management:
Develop an understanding of all Client Service Specialist functions and be able to perform if needed, this will include the flight software (FOS); be able to quote trips, review for accuracy and understand aircraft capabilities
Manage a team of Client Service Specialists, Client Service Representatives and Line Service team, including their schedules, on-call rotation and meet & greets at multiple airports, to ensure the base is fully staffed 24/7/365 for all owner/client departures and arrivals.
Ensuring the team follows all policies and procedures including the Coordinated Outfitting Policy
Facilitate hiring, interviewing, training, coaching, counseling, and providing performance improvement when necessary
Proper follow-up with team including regularly scheduled meetings
Work nights, holidays and weekends and share in the on-call rotation as needed, adjust schedule to fit flight and base activity
Client Management:
Manage customer base and relationships by engaging with value-added meetings, entertainment and appropriate work-related events held at the base and offsite locations
Monitor quality of service through direct contact and documented feedback ensuring best in class customer service and support is being provided
Investigate and resolve all Service Improvement Opportunities (SIOs) related to clients and owners; work with base and National Operations Center (NOC) on any necessary process improvement
Responsible for maintaining the relationships with the aircraft owners and communicate/coordinate when needed on all revenue opportunities
Organize and manage the Owner Care Program for each aircraft
Understanding of Jet Card hours to budget and inactive Jet Card clients working with Base President, Client Services Team and NOC to ensure the clients stay active and engaged
Meet and greet clients, vendors, visitors in a professional manner
Base Management:
Ensure compliance with corporate fiscal policies and directives on expenses and capital planning
Understand and monitor DOMO for use as team guidance on business and service deliverables
Communicate and coordinate with NOC departments and personnel daily on base needs
Attend bi-monthly base calls with NOC
Assist the Base President in sales, renewals, appointments and the base P&L statement review, analysis and accuracy
Oversight of timely and accurate customer invoicing and collection of AR
Oversight and approval of trip concession dollars
Work with Base President to approve all Jet Card clients, owner and charter flight opportunities
Set up and coordinate meetings, events, conferences, and conference calls as needed
Build company image by collaborating with customers, community organizations, and employees; enforcing ethical business practices.
Continual focus and participation in base strategic planning
Facilitate grounds and building oversight as needed
Maintain industry and product knowledge
Other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Proficiency with a variety of computer programs including Microsoft Office Suites and aviation programs
Ability to work independently and flexible, non-standard hours
Strong ability to prioritize and work on multiple projects at once
Excellent professional written and interpersonal communication skills
Knowledge of contracting, negotiating and structuring sales quota goals and revenue expectations
Ability to effectively interact with all levels of the company and its customers
Strong attention to detail, organizational and time management skills
Ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information
Self-motivated and independent problem-solving ability
Ability to take direction from multiple sources
Ability to work with frequent changes in procedures, directions and outcomes
Education and Work Experience:
BS/BA or equivalent work experience required.
5 years of high-level customer service experience required
5 years management experience required
Financial, accounting, or P&L management experience preferred
Aviation industry experience required and a combination of training, education and experience equivalent to the standards listed above that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities
Proven experience developing, negotiating, finalizing and implementing contracts
Physical Requirements:
Majority of work is completed in a normal office work environment
Operate office equipment such as telephone, computer, printer, fax, postage meter, etc.
Move up to 25 pounds on an infrequent basis
Access filing cabinets, drawers and shelves of varying heights
Travel to various locations within community, state and country