About the Role
The Deicing Duty Manager III supports the General Manager in overseeing day-to-day deicing operations and providing station support. This role requires strong operational leadership, workforce supervision, and a commitment to safety, customer service, and operational excellence. This airport-based position supports the aviation industry and requires flexibility to work extended hours, particularly during adverse weather and peak operational periods.
Responsibilities
- Assist the General Manager with the day-to-day activities of the entire deicing operation
- Assist with oversight of all deicing operations, fluid management, and resource readiness
- Ensure all aircraft are properly deiced and/or anti-iced in accordance with customer and regulatory requirements
- Maintain and enforce adherence to company safety policies, standards, and procedures
- Prioritize workplace safety through established metrics and Service Level Agreements
- Ensure all required internal, airline, and airport deicing reports are completed accurately and timely
- Assist the General Manager in achieving financial performance goals including manpower planning, equipment utilization, fluid management, and facilities oversight
- Coordinate deicing operations with airport operations, customer airlines, and internal departments
- Respond to customer requests for information and coordinate audits and operational visits as required
- Review and monitor the Safety Management System (SMS) and Quality Management System (QMS) standards for the station, addressing any areas of concern
- Assist in recruitment, interviewing, hiring, and training of employees
- Oversee required deicing training including classroom, on-the-job, and airline-specific training
- Assist in identifying and securing new business opportunities
- Assist with employee relations issues and resolve service issues promptly to ensure contract retention
- Report service discrepancies and incidents to Senior Management immediately
- Share action plans and success factors with customers
- Establish and evaluate performance standards to measure employee progress
- Recommend salary adjustments, transfers, promotions, and terminations as appropriate
- Foster a safe, cooperative, and productive work environment
- Adapt to and promote changes in corporate policies and procedures
- Attend meetings and events on behalf of PrimeFlight and its customers, maintaining professionalism at all times
- Meet or exceed all established Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Service Level Agreements
- Promote and support the company’s Safety Management System (SMS) initiatives
- Ensure hazards, incidents, and safety concerns are reported and addressed in accordance with company procedures
- Demonstrate regular, predictable attendance at assigned work location
- Perform any additional duties as assigned by management
Requirements
- 18 years of age or older
- Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment
- Minimum three years of management, supervisor, or lead experience required
- Fleet maintenance and mechanical knowledge preferred
- Must hold a valid driver's license
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language, including operational documents
- Ability to use electronic devices including tablets, computers, and mobile devices
- Ability to communicate effectively both in-person and electronically
- Pass a background check and drug screen
- Eligibility to acquire needed credentials and clearances (FAA, RAIC, TSA, Port Authority, U.S. Customs and U.S. Postal- as applicable)
- Ability to work any shift, including nights, weekends, and holidays within a 24/7 operation
- Ability to perform each essential requirement satisfactorily
- Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential requirements
- Ability to lift up to 70 pounds
- Prolonged standing and walking in indoor and outdoor environments
- Ability to reach with arms and grasp with hands
- Ability to push and pull
- Ability to crawl and crouch in confined spaces
- Ability to bend, stretch, squat, and kneel
- Ability to climb and work at elevated heights
- Exposure to moderate and high noise levels
- Exposure to biohazards and/or chemicals
- Exposure to outdoor elements and severe weather conditions
- Ability to hear and respond to spoken voice and audible alarms
- Tasks involving repetitive motions of the arms, wrists, hands, and fingers
- Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
Skills
- Operational leadership
- Workforce supervision
- Safety commitment
- Customer service
- Operational excellence
- Fleet maintenance
- Mechanical knowledge
- Effective communication
Location
- Airport-based
Work Type
- Full-time
- Flexible shifts
- Extended hours during adverse weather and peak operational periods
Experience Level
- Minimum three years of management, supervisor, or lead experience
Salary/Compensations
- $67,000-$69,000
About the Company
- PrimeFlight Aviation Services, Inc. is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer.
Equal Opportunity
- All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated 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.
