Assistant Manager - Airport Operations Customer Service Job at United Airlines, Newark, NJ

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  • United Airlines
  • Newark, NJ

Job Description

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Description

At United, we fly into airports around the entire world. And we need a whole team of people to keep things running in tip-top shape! From the exceptional service at the check-in counter to the departure gate, and even behind the scenes making sure your checked bags arrive with you, our Airport Operations team keeps operations at our airports running smoothly every single day.


Job overview and responsibilities


The Airport Operations department keeps operations at our airports running smoothly through planning, organization and supervision.

The Assistant Manager – AO Customer Service is responsible for the day-to-day operational management and oversight of Customer Service activities for the Hub station including but not limited to safety, performance, customer service, employee enablement and the development and sustainment of a Core4 culture.

In some cases, Assistant Managers will be responsible for both Customer Service activities and personnel as overall ‘product managers’ in specific areas of the operation.

They will also be responsible for leading the execution of operational plans in support of station and Company objectives and goals via process management and improvement.

Assistant Managers will be responsible for development and sustainment of administrative practices that track and support service, safety, financial and employee relations metrics which may include assigned budget responsibility. In addition, Assistant Managers may be assigned projects and must lead those projects through the four phases of project management; envision, design, build and activate.

They will lead and directly manage a team of Supervisors and have responsibility for performance management, leadership development and growth for those assigned Supervisors.

  • Station Operational Performance - support the achievement of station operational objectives, goals and metrics
  • Employee Relations and Employee Development - promote positive employee and labor relations through ongoing engagement and effective communications
  • Station Financial Performance - support the achievement of cost and revenue goals through manpower management, baggage fee enforcement and ground aircraft fuel burn reduction
  • Station Safety & Security - Day to day management of station safety and security programs towards achieving the highest levels of compliance with safety and security standards and regulations and optimal safety performance against station goal

Qualifications

What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

  • Associate's degree or equivalent work experience
  • Minimum 2-4 years leadership experience in an airport operations environment
  • 1-2 years line station or Hub operational experience (above and below the wing)
  • Previous experience managing in a union environment
  • Responsible for a 24-hour, 7 day a week operation
  • Must have ability to work weekends and shift work
  • Travel is required
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship
  • Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification
  • Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position


What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):

  • College Degree or related field experience in an airline operational environment
  • Project Management Experience
The base pay range for this role is $88,259.40 to $107,872.60.
The base salary range/hourly rate listed is dependent on job-related, factors such as experience, education, and skills. This position is also eligible for bonus and/or long-term incentive compensation awards.


You may be eligible for the following competitive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, accident & disability, parental leave, employee assistance program, commuter, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) and flight privileges.


United Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law. We provide reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation, contact JobAccommodations@united.com

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Work experience placement, Shift work, Weekend work

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