Area Manager - Aircraft Detailing Operations

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Area Manager

$115,000 - $125,000 + Bonus Eligible

SUMMARY

The Area Manager provides regional oversight for assigned site locations, reporting to the Sr. Director of Operations. This role collaborates with Site Managers, Senior Leadership, and HR to ensure operational efficiency and compliance with state, local, FAA, OSHA, and company safety standards. Responsibilities include supporting budget development, driving operational improvements, leading recruitment efforts, advancing business development initiatives, and overseeing the successful launch of newly acquired locations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure all operational systems are effectively implemented and that staff are trained to deliver exceptional service in line with the company's standards
• Develop and implement systems to enhance the efficiency of aircraft cleaning and staff organization
• Supervise site managers and employees, ensuring adherence to HR guidelines in hiring, employee discipline, and safety protocols
• Assist the Vice President of Operations in creating and adhering to financial budgets for each location, while monitoring and controlling operational costs
• Ensure compliance with FAA, OSHA, and Prime Appearance guidelines, maintaining a safe working environment across all sites
• Conduct performance evaluations for Site Managers, providing input and recommendations for improvements
• Maintain open communication with the Executive Management Team, Site Managers, and customers to convey important information and address any issues
• Actively participate in initiatives to grow the customer base, including identifying opportunities for new contracts and expanding existing services
• Perform regular safety audits and operational inspections to verify compliance with company standards and safety protocols
• Assist in the training, coaching, and mentoring of Site Managers and other staff, ensuring consistent service delivery across all locations
• Oversee the opening of new locations, including staff organization, scheduling, and implementation of operational processes
• Perform any additional duties as assigned by management

QUALIFICATIONS

• 18 years of age or older
• Eligible to work in the United States
• Must have a valid state-issued driver's license with an acceptable driving record
• Communicate effectively in English (reading, writing, speaking)
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of management experience leading diverse teams and operations
• One year of demonstrated business development or sales experience
• Prior knowledge of financial budgeting and reporting
• Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Word and Excel
• Ability to access and interpret information in print and electronically, including the use of electronic devices including IPads/Tablets, Computers, and Mobile Devices
• Effectively communicate with colleagues and clients, both in-person and through electronic means
• Pass a background check and drug screen
• Eligibility to acquire needed credentials and clearances (FAA, TSA, Port Authority, U.S. Customs and U.S. Postal- as applicable)
• Airlines are 24/7, so we need our team members to be flexible to work various shifts including nights, weekends and holidays
• Travel requirements up to 80%

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential requirement satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the work environment, knowledge, skill, and/or ability. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential requirements.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY/WORKING CONDITIONS MAY INCLUDE:

• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
• Position is generally sedentary, sitting for long periods of time
• Be able to hear and respond to the spoken voice and to audible alarms
• Tasks may involve repetitive motions of the arms, wrists, hands and/or fingers
• Specific vision abilities required for this job include: Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less); distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more); peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point); depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships); ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus)

The pay rate listed on this post is what the company reasonably expects to pay for this position. However, individual compensation may vary based on factors including qualifications, skills, competencies, education, and experience.

PrimeFlight Aviation Services, Inc. is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at PrimeFlight Aviation Service, Inc. without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, color, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, uniform service member and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state/province, and local laws.

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