Airport Operations

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

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Job overview and responsibilities

• Responsible for day to day operational, financial and personnel performance of assigned international outstation
• Establishes or implements goals and standards to maintain and control operational standards, service levels, costs, and safety requirements
• This includes host government specific security checkpoint and baggage screening requirements in accordance with U.S. TSA security directives, mandates and GSC responsibilities
• Monitors performance against plans and initiates corrective actions to improve results
• Determines and justifies equipment, facilities, staffing, and training needs to achieve station operations goals
• Participates as team member to headquarters support organizations, as well as other United operating departments in administering their responsibilities
• Coordinates and provides functional guidance and supervision of contracted ground handling agents
• Represents airport activities to host government federal, state, and local airport authority agencies along with TSA international field offices, U.S. aviation security representatives and FAA
• Applicable Locations: GRU
• Responsible for day-to-day operational performance of assigned international outstation
• Maintains a safe, clean and reliable operation
• Responsible for maintaining a positive employee relations work environment and collaborative relationships with applicable labor groups
• Directs station activities to ensure superior customer service, which includes mainline and STAR alliance partner airlines
• Responsible for maintaining station facilities, equipment, and professional appearance standards for all United and vendor employees
• Responsible for performance management and ongoing professional developmental support of direct reports and “dotted line” reports
• Responsible for compliance with Stations controls and Internal Audit standards
• Manages the station budget, staffing forecasts and resource requirements
• Maintain strong working relationships with OAL / airport authorities / vendors / governmental authorities ( FAA / TSA / CBP)/internal divisions
• Manage vendor service contracts as required

This position is offered on local terms and conditions. Expatriate assignments and sponsorship for employment visas, even on a time-limited visa status, will not be awarded.