Managing Director, Seattle Station Operations

McGee is reinventing airport and aviation services throughout North America. Our teams of motivated, high-performing individuals are bringing a scrappy, new, go-getter agility to ground handling and other services. We are flexible, adaptable, resourceful, collaborative, and inclusive.

Our Values
Safety, Mutual Respect, Service, Accountability, Integrity, Pride

Salary Range

The hiring target for this position is $140,000 to $215,000 per year.

Benefits

• Unlimited confirmed travel privileges for you and eligible family members on Alaska Airlines & Horizon Air
• Alaska Lounge membership
• Equity grant
• Performance based pay bonus structure
• Comprehensive health benefits program, including medical, dental, & vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Company provided life insurance
• Education assistance
• Holidays and paid time off

The Managing Director, Seattle Station Operations reports to the President and assumes overall responsibility for building and leading McGee Air Services operations at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.

Key Responsibilities

• Foster a culture of safety and compliance and ensure focus on employee safety in all levels of the organization
• Develop positive relationships with customers, reinforcing our commitment to customer service and ensuring that we are establishing, and achieving required levels of service
• Developing and managing relationship with airport authorities within all assigned stations to include security, TSA, real estate and maintenance operations
• Reinforce strong working relationships with Human Resources, Safety, Training, Alaska counterparts, customers and other engaged third parties (i.e. GSE providers)  
• Develop, implement, and oversee daily operational performance to ensure stations meet/exceed performance and scorecard metrics
• Establish and manage financial and productivity goals to ensure stations meet/exceed budget targets
• Establish and maintain a leadership style that encourages communication at all levels and where employees feel valued, connected and engaged in the success of the operation
• Establish a culture of continual improvement to ensure optimum efficiency, productivity and financial performance at stations
• Develop and mentor team members to facilitate diversity, succession planning and career progression
• Hire, coach and develop leaders throughout the organization for alignment, growth and engagement
• Design, implement, and oversee procedures for new station operations
• Act as liaison for all stations and regions to ensure appropriate support services are provided
• Foster and maintain an environment and culture that exemplifies McGee's values of Safety, Service, Integrity, Mutual Respect, Accountability and Pride
• Perform additional duties as required for success of the business

Required

• 8+ years of hands-on operations leadership experience, including experience leading large teams of union-represented employees, and leading multiple functions simultaneously in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment
• 3+ years in a leadership role
• Experience with building, developing, and overseeing ground service teams
• Working knowledge of fiscal control systems, staffing processes, safety and security compliance
• Working knowledge of safety management system (SMS) and airline security compliance requirements
• Ability to travel extensively, as needed, to support the success of the operation
• Analytical and excellent problem-solving skills
• Excellent strategic development skills
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to drive outcomes in the best interest of the company
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Preferred

• Aviation, Transportation, or related industry experience
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience

Airport SIDA Badge Requirements

Important notification for employees working at an airport or maintenance hangar: Employees will be required to obtain a SIDA badge provided by the airport authority and maintain good standing in order to keep their SIDA badge. Review the SIDA Badge Requirements document for a comprehensive overview.

Work Location

This position is based in SeaTac, WA, relocation assistance is available.

EEO Statement

McGee Air Services does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. Employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants are also protected by law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions absent undue hardship and consistent with applicable law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

McGee Air Services- An Alaska Air Group Company