Delaware North

Manager, Service and Flight Operations

Delaware North$81K — $110K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associate or bachelor's degree in aviation management, hospitality, business administration, or related field preferred
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in corporate aviation, executive travel, or a related field
  • Experience in scheduling, dispatch, customer service, or hospitality
  • Strong organizational and communication skills for a fast-paced environment
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and aviation scheduling software preferred

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate passenger travel arrangements, including lodging and transportation logistics
  • Manage flight schedules and maintain accurate records in scheduling systems
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for passengers and stakeholders
  • Communicate travel updates and operational changes professionally
  • Collaborate with pilots and vendors for successful trip execution
  • Monitor flights for conflicts or service issues and escalate as needed
  • Maintain confidentiality in reporting and administrative duties

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with up to 4% company match
  • Annual performance bonus based on individual and company performance
  • Paid vacation days and holidays
  • Paid parental bonding leave
  • Tuition and/or professional certification reimbursement
  • Generous friends-and-family discounts at many hotels and resorts
Full Job Description
The opportunity

Manager of Service & Flight Operations to join our team at our global headquarters in Buffalo, New York. As a Manager of Service and Flight Operations, you will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day planning and execution of corporate flight activities. This role will work closely with flight crews, passengers, vendors, and stakeholders to deliver a safe, seamless and exceptional travel experience.

Pay

Minimum - Anticipated Maximum Base Salary: $81,900 - $110,600 / year

In addition to base salary, we offer an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based, uncapped sales incentive plan. The advertised pay range represents what we believe at the time of this job posting, that we would be willing to pay for this position. Only in special circumstances, where a candidate has education, training, or experience that far exceeds the requirements for the position, would we consider paying higher than the stated range. Information on our comprehensive benefits package can be found at https://careers.delawarenorth.com/benefits/ .

What we offer

At Delaware North, we care about our team members' personal and professional journeys. These are just some of the benefits we offer:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with up to 4% company match
  • Annual performance bonus based on level, as well as individual, company, and location performance
  • Paid vacation days and holidays
  • Paid parental bonding leave
  • Tuition and/or professional certification reimbursement
  • Generous friends-and-family discounts at many of our hotels and resorts


What will you do?

  • Coordinate passenger travel arrangements, including lodging, catering, ground transportation, special accommodations, and other trip-related logistics
  • Manage flight schedules, passenger manifests, itineraries, and trip details while maintaining accurate records in scheduling systems
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for passengers, executive assistants, and stakeholders by providing travel updates and resolving requests
  • Communicate schedule changes, operational updates, and travel information clearly and professionally to crews, passengers, and business partners
  • Collaborate with pilots, vendors, FBOs, maintenance providers, caterers, transportation partners, and other service providers to ensure successful trip execution
  • Monitor flights and travel activity, identify scheduling conflicts or service issues, and escalate concerns to aviation leadership when necessary
  • Maintain strict confidentiality while supporting reporting, recordkeeping, and administrative requirements associated with domestic and international flight operations


More about you
  • Associate or bachelor's degree in aviation management, hospitality, business administration, or related field preferred
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience required
  • Experience in corporate aviation, executive travel, scheduling, dispatch, customer service, or hospitality
  • Experience working in a fast-paced environment requiring strong organizational and communication skills
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and aviation scheduling software preferred


About Delaware North

Delaware North is a global hospitality and entertainment company founded in 1915 by Marvin Jacobs. The company is headquartered in Buffalo, New York, and operates in the lodging, sporting, airport, gaming, and entertainment industries. Delaware North has operations in the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom. The company is privately held and has been owned by the Jacobs family since its inception. Delaware North is known for its high-quality food and beverage services and has partnerships with several professional sports teams and venues. The company is also involved in several philanthropic initiatives, including the creation of the Parks and Resorts division, which operates several national parks and resorts in the United States.
Learn more about Delaware North
Size
55,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1915

Similar Jobs

More Jobs at Delaware North

More Aerospace & Defense Jobs

Find similar Manager, Service and Flight Operations jobs: