Airport Jobs in Davie, FL

Airport Ramp Duty Manager

We have an amazing opportunity to join our fantastic Menzies Aviation team to manage Airport Ramp operation at our station in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. We are looking for an experienced Airport Ramp Duty Manager who has a genuine passion for looking after their people.

We are looking for someone who has a proven track record in managing a business unit, is fully conversant with airline ground handling procedures, aviation safety and security procedures.

If you love being in the heart of the operation and are ready to embrace the fast-paced environment of Aviation, then please read on!

Key responsibilities include building, inspiring, and developing your team to deliver the best service for our customers. You must be present with your team and be a fantastic communicator. You will draw on your operational experience to ensure all standards, especially safety and security, are adhered to in our fast-paced environment. You'll be financially astute, a strategic thinker and enjoy building positive working relationships with everyone around you including other airport teams and customers.

Following safety, security, and airline-specific procedures, you'll put our people, our customers and their customers, at the heart of everything you do.

What is in it for you? Firstly, you will be working for the world's largest aviation services provider (by number of countries) and with some of the most prestigious airlines in the industry. You will have the opportunity to shape and develop the team around you, ensuring you have the best team of experts in their field.

In addition, we'll offer travel concessions, medical and dental benefits, company matched Registered Retirement Saving Plan (RRSP) contribution, industry leading terms and conditions and full support and training throughout your career journey with us.

The Ramp Duty Manager will be directly responsible for overseeing ramp supervisors on their shift. The Ramp Duty Manager will take accountability for safety, resource management, operation standards, policy implementation, and client relations.

Main accountabilities include full accountability to the Ramp Manager for Health & Safety issues, operational and financial performance of their shift. Planning resource allocation in each business unit for their shift. Routine liaison with customer representatives. Liaison with internal and external customers and agencies. Producing routine reports. Supporting the development of the business units with accurate and timely project work. Ensuring compliance with all internal and external operational and administrative requirements. Performing as a mentor to other employees. Required to attend the mandatory training imposed by the Company and Airlines as per job role. Provide training to employees in accordance with Company and Airline standards. Complete investigations and report compliance to the Sr. Management Team. Handling of all employee related issues, focusing on improving performance, professional conduct and ensuring attendance reliability. Duties as assigned.

All employees have a responsibility and duty whilst at work to take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and of others who may be affected by their actions or omissions whilst at work. Fully versed on International Aviation Safety and Security standards and passionate about promoting them within the organization. Co-operate with their manager / supervisor to allow them to perform or comply with any legal requirements imposed on the company. Not intentionally or recklessly interfere with or misuse anything provided by the company in the interests of health, safety, or welfare reasons. Inform their manager / supervisor of any work situation, equipment or activity that represents a serious or immediate danger to health and safety. Report any hazards, near misses, incidents, accidents, or dangerous occurrences to their manager / supervisor, who will then follow the procedures contained in this manual. Carry out work in accordance with information and training provided and any specific workplace health and safety rules or procedures. Fully understand the company health and safety policy.

Qualifications and experience include being at least 18 years of age, passing pre-employment drug screen, having a current valid US driver's license, ability to proficiently read, write and speak English, excellent communication skills, excelling in time management skills and require minimal supervision, able to stand for long periods of time, comfortable lifting 70lbs, passing FBI background check and obtain US Customs seal, available and flexible to work variable shifts including weekends and holidays, management experience in the Airport Ground Handling business, advanced computer skills required, a proven track record in managing a business unit, possess 3-5 years of aviation industry experience with sound knowledge of passenger operations and procedures, organizing and planning skills, with the ability and initiative to react effectively and quickly to unexpected circumstances, a working knowledge of GSE maintenance issues, understanding of the wider airport operational environment, experience and understanding of the commercial issues in aviation.