Manager, Operations - Smf Station

At Hawaiian Airlines, we are all about welcoming our guests with Hawaiian hospitality and aloha, and taking care of our people, our home, and the communities we serve.  Join our ‘ohana and be a part of an exciting team of professionals dedicated to serving our kama‘aina and introducing our islands to the world!

Position Summary

The Manager, Operations orchestrates and directly oversees the daily operation under the direction of the General Manager. Leads and directs Airport Operations employees in all matters concerning operations, ensuring service standards are exceeded.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide counseling, discipline, support and advocacy for all airport operations staff and identify and propose solutions to challenges facing front-line employees
• 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 all front-line 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 customer service standards
• Resolve employee issues escalated by Leads and Chiefs; manage compliance and regulatory reporting and associated follow-up with employees, including conducting and supporting investigations, on-the-job injuries and drug and alcohol testing and related follow up
• Administer employee schedules, shift bidding, recruitment and payroll; manage attendance, injuries, and light duty process; report on trends. Develop action plans as they relate to employee dependability
• Effectively administer personnel and employee relations programs in accordance with company policies and procedures while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements including federal, state and provincial laws; manage employee engagement and recognition programs
• Coordinate with regulatory training requirements for Airport Operations employees
• Serve as an escalation point of contact in matters where additional customer service or intervention is required; maintain a professional relationship with HA customers including travel agents, assist direct sales and customers with special needs
• Assist with management coverage in other locations as needed
• Provide support to charter operation
• Other duties as assigned by manager

Minimum Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent education
• 1 year of supervisory or management 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 possess and demonstrate core values such as mutual respect, personal integrity, and honesty.
• Must ensure that accountability measures are effectively maintained and that follow up on actionable items are done in a timely manner
• Must be able to travel when required, and be flexible in working various shifts, and be on call and available to support irregular operations (i.e. flight delays/cancellations)
• Must be detail oriented with a proven ability to proactively manage a complex departmental budget.
• Must be flexible and adapt well to change
• Proficient in MS Office (i.e.Word, Excel, Access, Outlook)
• 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

**Hawaiian Airlines is regulated by the Department of Transportation (DOT - regulation, 49 CFR part 40) and all applicants are advised that post-offer and/or pre-employment drug testing will be conducted to determine the presence of Marijuana, Cocaine, Opioids, PCP (Phencyclidine), and Amphetamine prior to any offer of employment or transfer into a safety-sensitive position.  Failure to submit to testing or positive indications of drug use will render the applicant ineligible for employment with Hawaiian Airlines and any employment offer will be withdrawn.

*** In addition to routine employment eligibility verification, U.S.-based airlines must gather information to validate country of citizenship and country of birth. Upon hire, you must provide documentation proving your current country of citizenship and birthplace.

At Hawaiian Airlines, we are dedicated to offering a comprehensive total rewards package that aims to attract, engage, and retain the finest talent in the industry. Our rewards structure is thoughtfully designed to include a competitive base salary coupled with variable compensation opportunities. This balanced approach ensures a fulfilling and lucrative work environment, aligning individual achievements with the broader organizational success.

Please note that the provided salary information serves as a general guideline. Our salary is determined by a candidate's experience and qualifications as well as market and business considerations. The expected pay range is $23.60 - $29.80 per hour.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate or Undergraduate degree
• 3 years supervisory or management experience
• 3  years experience in the airline or hospitality industries
• Proficient in a second language, particularly Japanese, Mandarin, Korean, Samoan or French

About Hawaiian Airlines

Now in its 95th year of continuous service, Hawaiian is Hawaii's biggest and longest-serving airline. Hawaiian offers approximately 150 daily flights within the Hawaiian Islands, and nonstop flights between Hawaii and 15 U.S. gateway cities – more than any other airline – as well as service connecting Honolulu and American Samoa, Australia, Cook Islands, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea and Tahiti.
Consumer surveys by Condé Nast Traveler and TripAdvisor have placed Hawaiian among the top of all domestic airlines serving Hawaii. The carrier was named Hawaii's best employer by Forbes in 2022 and has topped Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best list as the No. 1 U.S. airline for the past two years. Hawaiian has also led all U.S. carriers in on-time performance for 18 consecutive years (2004-2021) as reported by the U.S. Department of Transportation.

The airline is committed to connecting people with aloha by offering complimentary meals for all guests on transpacific routes and the convenience of no change fees on Main Cabin and Premium Cabin seats. HawaiianMiles members also enjoy flexibility with miles that never expire. As Hawai‘i’s hometown airline, Hawaiian encourages guests to Travel Pono and experience the islands safely and respectfully.

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