General Manager - Airport Sales & Operations (IAH)

Houston, TX, United States

Why Work for Frontier Airlines?

At Frontier, we believe the skies should be for everyone. We deliver on this promise through our commitment to Low Fares Done Right. This is more than our tagline - it's our driving philosophy. Every member of Team Frontier has an important role to play in bringing this vision to life.Our successful business model allows travelers to take advantage of our fast-growing route network while our bundled and unbundled pricing options allow our customers to personalize their travel experience and only pay for the services they need - saving them money along the way.

What We Stand For

Low Fares Done Right is our mission and we strive to bring it to life every day.Our 'Done Right' promisemeans delivering not only affordable prices, but making travel friendly and easy for our customers.To do this, we put a great deal of care into every decision and action we take. We must be efficient with the use of our resources and make smart decisions about how we run our business. We must also innovate and be pioneers -we're not afraid to try new things.While our business requires us to fly high in the air, we also consider ourselves down-to-earth in our approach, creating a warm and friendly experience that truly demonstrates Rocky Mountain Hospitality.

Work Perks

At Frontier, we like to think we're creating something very special for our team members.Work is why we're here, but the perks are nice too:

Flight benefits for you and your family to fly on Frontier Airlines

Buddy passes for your friends so they can experience what makes us so great

Discounts throughout the travel industry on hotels, car rentals, cruises and vacation packages

Discounts on cell phone plans, movie tickets, restaurants, luggage and over 2,000 other vendors

Enjoy a 'Dress for your Day' business casual environment

Flexible work schedules that support work/life balance

Total Rewards program including a competitive base salary, short term incentives, long-term incentives, paid holidays, 401(k) plan, vacation/sick time and medical/dental/vision insurance that begins the 1st of the month following your hire date.

We play our part to make a difference.The HOPE League, Frontier Airlines' non-profit organization, is dedicated to providing employees financial assistance during catastrophic hardship

Who We Are

Frontier Airlines is committed to offering 'Low Fares Done Right' to more than 100 destinations and growing in the United States, Canada, Dominican Republic and Mexico on more than 350 daily flights. Headquartered in Denver, Frontier's hard-working aviation professionals pride themselves in delivering the company's signature Low Fares Done Right service to customers. Frontier Airlines is the proud recipient of the Federal Aviation Administration's 2018 Diamond Award for maintenance excellence and was recently named the industry's most fuel-efficient airline by The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) as a result of superior technology and operational efficiencies.

What Will You Be Doing?

The General Manager, Airport Sales & Operations is responsible for delivering outstanding and safe operational, customer service and financial performance in one or more Frontier airport locations. The General Manager, Airport Sales & Operations is the primary Frontier representative to oversee the relationships with all contracted ground handling companies, aviation security (AVSEC), Autoridad de Aviacion Civil (AAC) and all other airport authority, and all local government regulatory agencies. They serve as both a liaison and representative for all customers, internal and external. The General Manager Airport Sales & Operations reports directly to the Regional Manager of Airport Sales & Operations and has routine interaction with Frontier officers and directors.

Essential Functions

Safety - Be a champion for safety through accountability, awareness and communication. Ensure that all employees, direct and business partner, understand the importance of safety and require that they conduct themselves in a manner that reflects this value and enhances the level of safety of the company.

•Security - Maintain strict compliance with all Aviation Security (AVSEC) program policies, procedures and protocols. Ensure constant communication with local security authorities while liaising with the Frontier Airlines security Department on issues that arise. The security of our customers, flights and property are of paramount importance.

•Operational Performance - Ensure outstanding operational performance through effective cross-functional leadership during day to day operations. Work with other operational and planning departments to influence and improve day-to-day performance. Ensure front-line visibility to station and corporate goals and drive continuous improvement through effective management and development of processes and procedures.

Customer Service - Lead a team to deliver superlative customer service through engagement, motivation, coaching and leadership. Be a tireless advocate of Low Fares Done Right and effectively communicate its meaning to Frontier's business partners and front-line teams.

Fiscal Responsibility - Continuously strive to lower costs through identification and elimination of inefficiencies and improvement of local contracts.

Executive Interaction - Interact with Frontier Officers and Directors. Collaborate with senior management to provide strategic and operational planning input for the Customer Service Division as well as the company.Report progress and results to senior management on a regular basis.

Regulatory Compliance - Ensure compliance with all airline and government agency regulations and protocols. Monitor compliance to all U.S. regulatory agencies including the FAA, TSA,DOT, CBP and all in-country governmental regulations. Establish sound working relationships withall applicable regulatory agencies.

Vision - Keep an open mind to new ideas and ways of conducting business, while focusing on the company's goals and business plan. Foster an environment where employee suggestions are vetted and implemented when in line with the company's direction.

Visible and Active Leadership - Be a willing, motivational leader who seeks out opportunities to get in front of employees and business partner employees/leadership to establish excellent two-way communication.Be a role model for others to follow.

Availability - Be available 24/7. This includes phone calls, texts, and email responses in real time.

Data Analysis - Have the ability to interpret and pull reports from multiple company reporting platforms.

Business Partner Satisfaction - Ensure each city is led by experienced, motivated, energetic, polished, professional business partner managers and supervisors who focus on safety, operational performance, customer service, communication, employee engagement, and fiscal performance.

Reward and recognition - Identify successes and seek ways to recognize superior performance while ensuring high standards are set and maintained.

Appearance - Ensure that a high standard is set regarding the appearance of our business partners, facilities and equipment.

Administration and Quality Assurance - Manage the contractual requirements of the stations, ensuring that local management is adhering to set standards. Monitor compliance with all training, safety, financial and operational goals, ensuring that business partners understand and perform to the level of expectation and operational excellence expected by Frontier.

Technology - Assist in the assessment, justification, implementation, and performance of technology to make our stations as efficient as possible, working with the Information Technology Division (IT).

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent work experience

2+ years prior passenger airline experience in a leadership role required

Previous airport managerial experience preferred

Fluency in Spanish required for predominantly Spanish speaking or Latin American locations

Fluency in English both spoken and written

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Must be able to lead employees of business partners and provide guidance and direction

Ability to become qualified in all required training courses

Ability to troubleshoot performance and lead process improvement.

Ability to ensure timely/accurate accountability of cash handling procedures as well as monitoring regular bank deposits on airlines behalf

Skill in interpersonal communications, leadership, delegation, collaboration, critical-thinking, and problem solving

Knowledge and understanding of Federal Aviation Administration Regulations, Transportation Security Administration, Department of Transportation, Americans with Disabilities Act, as well as any other regulatory entities

Travel

Up to 30%

Equipment Operated

Standard office equipment, including PC, copier, fax machine, printer

Work Environment

Typical office environment, adequately heated and cooled

Outdoor work, around heavy equipment

All types of weather

Physical Effort

Position requires strenuous physical work.Heavy lifting, pushing or pulling of objects up to 100 pounds occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds frequently.

Supervision Received

Considerable Latitude:The incumbent establishes methods and procedures for attaining specific goals and objectives, and receives guidance in terms of broad goals.Only the final results of work are typically reviewed.

Positions Supervised

None

Workplace Policies

At Frontier Airlines, we wholeheartedly support and have a strong commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action. Frontier is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender variance, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, martial status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military, veteran status, and any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Diversity is an essential part of our success. Our company flourishes because of the unique backgrounds, skills and ideas that our team members contribute every day. We salute and actively recruit veterans. Military experience is valuable and transferable to many of the positions essential to the operations of our airline.

Frontier Airlines is a Zero Tolerance Drug-Free Workplace. All prospective DOT safety-sensitive employees are subject to pre-employment testing for the following drugs and their metabolites: Marijuana, Cocaine, Amphetamines, Opioids and Phencyclidine (PCP). Further, any DOT safety-sensitive job applicant who is found to have tested positive on any required drug or alcohol test at a former employer will be considered ineligible for employment with Frontier.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended only to describe the general nature and level of work required of the referenced position; they are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of individuals in this position.Please be advised that duties and expectations of this position may be subject to change.

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