Supervisor, Tow Operations (SEA)

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SeaTac, WA, USA
In-Office
28-40 Hourly
Junior
Aerospace
The Role
Supervise and coordinate airport ground handling (tow, ramp, fleet, baggage), enforce safety, coach team members, prepare operational and safety briefings, investigate incidents, manage staffing and equipment, and liaise with customers.
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Company Description

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

Pay Range

$28.46-$39.84/hour

Compensation is determined by several factors, including location, relevant experience, skill level, and internal equity.  Please note, we don’t typically hire above midpoint.

Work Schedule

100% onsite, with flexibility to work early mornings, late nights, weekends and holidays.

Benefits That Help You Soar

Joining #TeamMcGee opens the runway to a full suite of rewards designed to help you thrive on the ground and explore the world above it.  Some benefits can vary based on location, employment status, or length of employment.

  • Free stand-by travel privileges on Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, & Horizon Air…explore the world on us!
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, & vision insurance.
  • 401(k) with company match.
  • Company provided life insurance.
  • Opportunity to earn additional pay each quarter based on performance.
  • Generous holiday pay and paid time off.

Job Description

The Operations Supervisor is a critical role in ensuring that McGee Air Services delivers best in class ground handling services.  The operational supervisor is charged with monitoring the performance of the operation, supervising McGee Teammates, and building an environment where safety, team member engagement and operational performance are paramount.   

The Operations Supervisor anticipates operational needs, makes required adjustments to respond to challenges, and provides the team and leadership with information to ensure a successful operation.  This role collects operational and safety information and translates it into various briefings, in time report outs and formal reporting for team members, leadership, and customers. As a leader within our operational team, we expect the Operations Supervisor(s) to engage in honest two-way communication with our staff to promote a safe, well-run operation and a promote a positive work environment for our teammates. 

Operational Supervisors will be hired into specific functional areas, such as Tow, Ramp, Fleet, Safety etc. As such, the specifics of the job will vary across the functional areas, but the below responsibilities and qualification are required and expected for any Operational Supervisors. 

  • Establish and maintain a culture that encourages communication, where all team members feel valued, connected, and engaged in the success of the operation. 
  • Dispatch, assign work, monitor ramp operations, fleet performance, and baggage transfer operations. 
  • Coaches, guides, and mentors team members to ensure safety and operational metrics are met.  
  • Prepare and present safety and operational briefings both internally to McGee and externally to our customers.  
  • Partner with other supervisors and leadership to ensure effective balancing of tasks and coverage. 
  • Act as liaison between McGee Air Services and customers. 
  • Represents McGee in briefings with customer Managers on Duty to plan for Irregular Operations, tows, extra flights, and other special situations. 
  • Conduct investigations and collect required information on operational/safety metrics. 
  • Assists in safety incidents as well as ensuring documented follow-ups, lessoned learned, mitigations and corrective action plans are documented, managed, and implemented. 
  • Actively observes operation to identify areas of improvement in both safety, training, and operations. 
  • Prepare and communicate various performance reports to team members and leadership, including shift reports, performance data, missed metric summaries/investigations, mitigation plans, safety incidents, equipment status, and staffing information 
  • Monitor staffing during start times and coordinate, support, and communicate re-balancing of operational crews. 
  • Perform required audits, investigations, and participates in/leads any disciplinary actions. 
  • Evaluate individual and teamwork performance, coach, and counsel to support employee growth and operational performance, and document discussions and improvement plans. 
  • Promote and maintain a culture of safety and mutual respect at all times.  
  • Responsible for ensuring that equipment is available, maintained, and operated in a safe manner, to include daily inspections and removal from service when necessary 
  • Foster an inclusive, engaging, and high-performance culture that always demonstrates McGee’s values. 
  • Recognize and celebrate individual and team performance 
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • Two (2) years of airline experience with proven skills in station operations, including one of the following areas: passenger service, cargo handling, fleet service, and ground operations preferred 
  • Highly self-motivated with the ability to juggle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment 
  • Excellent communication skills 
  • Ability to diffuse tense and/or stressful situations and workplace conflicts 
  • Experience coaching and counseling team members on performance related issues preferred 
  • Skilled in all aspects of aircraft servicing, loading, baggage and cargo handling 
  • Self-motivated individual able to work collaboratively in a team environment 
  • Able to lead, motivate, and successfully communicate with a diverse workgroup 
  • Proven ability to direct the work of others in a positive way 
  • Ability to obtain and maintain airport security clearance, customs seal, and/or USPS security clearance including background criminal history check, drug screen and fingerprinting 
  • Ability to lift up to 75 pounds on a frequent basis  
  • Ability to push wheelchair with passenger who may weigh over 200 pounds  
  • Flexibility to work varied shifts, weekends, and holidays  
  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred 
  • Must be at least 18 years of age 
  • Must be authorized to work in the U.S. 

Additional Information

This job description outlines the essential functions and requirements for this position. Team Member must be able to perform these key responsibilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, unless doing so would cause undue hardship to the Company. 

Airport Badge Requirements

Important notification for roles working at or requiring access to an airport or maintenance hangar: Employees will be required to obtain and maintain a SIDA badge issued by the airport authority.  Depending on the role you may also be required to obtain a US Customs seal and/or USPS security clearance. If an employee does not qualify for or has the necessary clearance revoked, the employee will be terminated.

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

Skills Required

  • Two (2) years of airline experience with station operations (passenger service, cargo, fleet service, or ground operations)
  • Ability to obtain and maintain airport security clearance, SIDA badge, customs seal, and/or USPS security clearance including background check, drug screen and fingerprinting
  • Ability to lift up to 75 pounds on a frequent basis
  • Ability to push wheelchair with passenger who may weigh over 200 pounds
  • Flexibility to work early mornings, late nights, weekends and holidays; varied shifts
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Skilled in aircraft servicing, loading, baggage and cargo handling
  • Proven ability to direct, coach, mentor, and counsel team members; experience managing performance issues
  • Experience coaching and counseling team members on performance-related issues
  • Highly self-motivated with ability to juggle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
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The Company
HQ: Renton, WA
509 Employees
Year Founded: 2016

What We Do

McGee Air Services is a dedicated aviation services company that combines deep industry experience with a singular focus on providing best-in-class aviation services. While a wholly owned subsidiary of Alaska Airlines, McGee Air Services operates independently and is built from the ground up as an aviation service company. This allows us to operate with a high level of efficiency while providing excellent service.

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