General Manager, Airport Services

JSX

$78K — $96K *
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in operational management, preferably in the aviation or hospitality sectors.
  • Strong understanding of safety, regulatory compliance, and financial management principles.
  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive a unified customer experience.
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills for stakeholder and vendor relationship management.
  • Demonstrated expertise in budget oversight and cost optimization strategies.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee all station operations, maintaining accountability for hospitality, maintenance, catering, and ground handling services.
  • Act as the ultimate decision-maker for operational and personnel matters at the station.
  • Champion safety and regulatory compliance through effective communication and enforcement across teams.
  • Manage station financial performance by monitoring budgets and optimizing costs to meet targets.
  • Develop relationships with external stakeholders and ensure vendor performance aligns with contractual obligations.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness programs including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Retirement savings plan with company matching contributions.
  • Employee discounts on JSX travel and services.
  • Professional development opportunities to enhance leadership skills.
  • Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.
Full Job Description
Job Description:

Job Summary:

The General Manager (GM) is the single point of accountability for the entire station operation. The GM ensures safety, regulatory compliance, financial performance, and operational excellence across all verticals touching JSX at the station - including Hospitality, Maintenance (MX), Catering, Valet, and ground handling partners. The GM is the ultimate owner of the station, responsible for setting it up for success, driving effective execution, and ensuring continuous improvement in both the short and long term. They represent JSX to airport authorities, government agencies, and all external stakeholders, and they ensure that every operational partner performs to JSX standards. The GM leads through a team of Duty Managers, Supervisors, and (at mega stations) an Assistant General Manager, ensuring a reliable, joyful, and seamless experience for every Customer.

Responsibilities / Day in the Life Tasks:

Station Ownership & Cross-Functional Accountability
  • Serve as the single point of accountability for the entire station - owning outcomes across Hospitality, MX, Catering, Valet, and all ground handling operations
  • Ensure all operational verticals are aligned, performing to standard, and delivering a unified customer experience
  • Manage the station as an integrated operation, proactively identifying and resolving cross-functional gaps before they impact the Customer or Crewmember experience
  • Act as the final decision-maker at the station level for operational, personnel, and vendor matters
  • Maintain 24/7 availability as the ultimate escalation point for the station

Safety & Regulatory Compliance
  • Be a champion for safety through accountability, awareness, and communication across all station teams and business partners
  • Ensure compliance with all FAA, TSA, DOT, ADA, CBP, and company regulations and protocols
  • Require that all Crewmembers and business partners conduct themselves in a manner that reflects JSX's commitment to safety
  • Oversee, mitigate, and close all station safety reports and issues; lead or oversee risk assessments, safety audits, and investigations as needed
  • Ensure station compliance with JSX Safety Management System (SMS) and all applicable security standards

Financial Performance & Budget Management
  • Own station P&L performance; manage and monitor budgets, labor costs, supply spend, and vendor costs to achieve financial targets
  • Audit station supply orders to ensure budget compliance and alignment with organizational mission
  • Review, approve, or deny expense reports from station leadership and ensure company credit card usage is within policy
  • Conduct ongoing needs assessments and provide timely budget recommendations to prevent operational capability deficits due to expansion or increased volume
  • Partner with Finance and Planning to deliver accurate forecasts and identify cost optimization opportunities

Stakeholder, Vendor & Contract Management
  • Develop and maintain relationships with all external stakeholders including airport authorities, FBOs, MX providers, catering vendors, valet partners, and regulatory agencies
  • Monitor the performance of all business partners and vendors against contractual requirements; commend and remediate as appropriate
  • Ensure station leaders are documenting vendor issues and praises for consistent tracking and follow-up
  • Represent JSX in local airport meetings, community engagements, and regulatory interactions
  • Negotiate and manage local service agreements and operational arrangements as delegated

Team Leadership & Development
  • Lead, inspire, and develop the station leadership team (ASGM, Duty Managers, Supervisors) to ensure execution and accountability
  • Guide and develop current station leaders to ensure they are ready to step into future leadership roles
  • Ensure full compliance with all JSX required training for all Crewmembers at the station
  • Recruit, hire, and onboard station leadership positions in alignment with company standards
  • Oversee the creation and maintenance of an environment where all Crewmembers at the station can thrive
  • Model JSX values and set the tone for station culture, engagement, and morale
  • Manage corrective

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