Description
Position Summary:
The Manager, Operations ensures Airport operations functions in the maximum productivity and efficiency and leads/directs employees in all matters concerning the airport operations.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and direct Airport Operations employees in matters concerning airport operations
Ensure airport operations functions operate at maximum productivity and efficiency and that airport operations tools and equipment are in proper working condition
Manage relationships with other Operations Managers, with supervisors in other company divisions and with airport staff to ensure successful coordination of day-to-day airport operations work
Manage daily planning and scheduling of people, equipment and resources and resolve questions and conflicts; set and communicate approach for resolving large-scale irregular operations, such as delayed flights, severe weather, natural disasters, etc.
Communicate to employees and ensure they maintain working knowledge of policies, procedures and service standards as well as the use of standard tools and systems; ensures policies and procedures are adhered to and enforced while maintaining the highest level of safety and guest service standards
Resolve employee issues escalated by Leads and Chiefs in close coordination with Employee Support managers; manage compliance and regulatory reporting and associated follow-up with employees, including investigations, on-the-job injuries and drug and alcohol testing
Serve as an escalation point of contact in matters where additional guest service or intervention is required; maintain a professional relationship with HA guests including travel agents, assist direct sales and guests with special needs
Other duties as assigned by Manager
Requirements
Minimum Requirements:
High School diploma or equivalent work experience
1 year of supervisory and management experience
2 years of customer service experience
Must be able to successfully manage multiple projects.
Must possess excellent interpersonal skills and be able to work professionally and productively with all levels of employees in various departments.
Must ensure that accountability measures are effectively maintained and that follow up on actionable items are done in a timely manner
Must be flexible and adapt well to change.
Computer skills required (Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint).
Flexible in working various shifts, and be on call and available to support irregular operations (i.e. flight delays/cancellations)
Must become GSC (Ground Security Coordinator) qualified within 6 months of starting/transferring into position. Will not be able to perform any GSC duties until properly qualified.
Must obtain a Customs and Border Protection seal and be able to work in the Federal Inspection Site.
Preferred Qualifications:
3 years supervisory and management experience
3 years experience in the airline or hospitality industries
Proficiency in a second language, particularly Japanese, Mandarin, Korean, Samoan or French
About [redacted]
Hawaiian® has led all U.S. carriers in on-time performance for each of the past 14 years (2004-2017) as reported by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Consumer surveys by Condé Nast Traveler, Travel + Leisure and TripAdvisor have placed Hawaiian among the top of all domestic airlines serving Hawai‘i.
Now in its 89th year of continuous service, Hawaiian is Hawai‘i’s biggest and longest-serving airline. Hawaiian offers non-stop service to Hawai‘i from more U.S. gateway cities (11) than any other airline, along with service from Japan, South Korea, China, Australia, New Zealand, American Samoa and Tahiti. Hawaiian also provides approximately 170 jet flights daily between the Hawaiian Islands, with a total of more than 250 daily flights system-wide.
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