We can’t wait to share our passion for aviation with you! Join a team that works hard, cares for each other and offers plenty of opportunities to grow.
At Piedmont Airlines, our strength is the way we deliver industry-leading service to our customers and airline partners. To continue our standard of excellence, Piedmont is seeking a motivated, reliable leader to join our team as a Unit Manager, Customer Operations in our Ground Handling Department. The primary responsibility of the position is to manage the operational activities of the department in accordance with established policies and procedures in a unit where focus is on safe equipment handling and staffing. The Unit Manager coaches and provides career development to the team as part of managing a team with various duties to include supervisors and agents. The successful candidate will have proven success as a team leader with the ability to preplan manpower and equipment. This position will report to the Department Manager, Customer Operations.
Essential Duties:
Keep both the company goals and customer expectations in mind when overseeing daily operations
Coach and provide career development to the staff
Correct non-compliant behavior and impose corrective action as required
Understand the corporate culture, policies, and goals, and take measures to implement these into daily work routines
Manage a team with various duties to include supervisors and agents
Administrative duties to include daily/weekly/monthly reports
Responsible for staff scheduling to include work assignments/rotations, employee breaks, overtime assignment, and back up for absent employees
Conduct employee performance reviews
Job Qualifications and Competencies:
Proven success as a Team Leader with ability to preplan manpower and equipment
Ability to work independently, set and meet own deadlines
Ability to work well with all levels of management and support staff
Able to defuse conflicts among team members
Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite
Prior experience with internal controls processes for accountable items
Preferred Qualifications:
Two (2) years of supervisory experience in both Ramp and Customer Service
Working knowledge of Airport Operations Area (AOA) environment
Extensive knowledge of QIK, Sabre, and the Internal Controls Manual (ICM)
Bachelor’s Degree in Aviation, Business, or related field
Work Environment:
Use of computers and other office equipment
Airport ramp environment, subject to varied weather conditions and elevated noise levels
All shifts including weekends, nights, holidays and/or irregular shifts
Physical Requirements:
Frequent stooping, bending, kneeling, walking, standing, reaching, lifting, climbing up and down stairs
Handle objects up to 70 pounds
Assist passengers with disabilities, including, but not limited to, pushing wheelchairs
The above statements provide a brief description of the general nature of work performed and are not intended to be a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required for this position. Duties and expectations are subject to change as needed.
Employment is contingent upon a valid driver’s license and clear driving record, 10-year Criminal History Records Check, and drug screen as required. We also require proof of high school or GED completion. Minimum 18 years of age.
Benefit package includes paid training, holiday pay, 401(k), vacation, and family travel on the American Airlines network. Medical and dental available.
Starting Rate:
$60,500.00/Hourly - 70,000.00/Hourly (Based on locale and experience)Piedmont Airlines, Inc. is committed to recruiting, hiring, training, and making all employment decisions based on business needs and job-related qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic.
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer bonuses awarded in accordance with company policies and applicable criteria.
Job Application Deadline:
October 5, 2026Please note that job postings expire at 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time on the day before the job application deadline. Ensure your application is submitted on time to be considered for the position.Skills Required
- Proven success as a team leader with the ability to preplan manpower and equipment
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
- Ability to work effectively with all levels of management and support staff
- Ability to defuse conflicts among team members
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite
- Prior experience with internal controls processes for accountable items
- Valid driver's license and clear driving record
- Successful 10-year Criminal History Records Check
- Successful drug screen as required
- High school diploma or GED completion
- At least 18 years of age
- Two years of supervisory experience in both ramp and customer service
- Working knowledge of the Airport Operations Area environment
- Extensive knowledge of QIK, Sabre, and the Internal Controls Manual
- Bachelor's degree in Aviation, Business, or a related field
- Ability to work all shifts, including weekends, nights, holidays, and irregular shifts
- Ability to handle objects weighing up to 70 pounds and assist passengers with disabilities
What We Do
Piedmont Airlines is an airline subsidiary that provides ground handling services, including ramp and gate operations, for the American Airlines network.
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