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Menzies Aviation

Director, Station Operations

Houston, TX · On-site

$160K/yr

Role purpose The Director, Station Operations is a key role for our DFW Station and responsible for ... Extensive management and/or support service experience, preferably in a ground handling, aviation ...

Menzies Aviation

Director, Station Operations

Houston, TX · On-site

$160K/yr

Role purpose The Director, Station Operations is a key role for our DFW Station and responsible for ... Extensive management and/or support service experience, preferably in a ground handling, aviation ...

FlexTek

IAH Sr. Ramp Manager

Humble, TX · On-site

Senior Ramp Manager About the Opportunity Our client, a leading aviation services provider, is seeking an experienced Senior Ramp Manager to oversee airport ramp operations and lead a large team of ...

Oxy

Sr Aviation Maintenance Technician

Houston, TX · On-site

Business aviation operational experience * Formal Training on ERJ 170/175 Aircraft * Avionics Experience Related to ERJ 170/175 Aircraft * Formal Safety Management System (SMS) training Recruitment ...

Oxy

Sr Aviation Maintenance Technician

Houston, TX · On-site

Business aviation operational experience * Formal Training on ERJ 170/175 Aircraft * Avionics Experience Related to ERJ 170/175 Aircraft * Formal Safety Management System (SMS) training Recruitment ...

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As of Jul 2, 2026, the average yearly pay for aviation operations manager in Spring, TX is $56,469.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $36,500.00 and $69,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Director, Station Operations

Director, Station Operations

Menzies Aviation

Houston, TX • On-site

$160K/yr

Full-time

Posted 5 days ago

Menzies Aviation rating

6.1

Company rating: 6.1 out of 10

Based on 109 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

31st of 53 rated aviation services

Job description

Overview
People. Passion. Pride. This is what has driven our teams since 1833.
Since that time, we have developed to become a critical partner in the global aviation industry, delivering time-critical logistics services at over 300 locations in 65 countries, across 6 continents.
But at the heart of our business is our people.
Role purpose
The Director, Station Operations is a key role for our DFW Station and responsible for oversight of one of Menzies Aviation's largest Operations. This role, working with the station leadership ensures Menzies Aviation delivers safe, consistent and quality service in our Ground Handling, and the overall success of our operations. The Director will be responsible for ensuring compliance with all Regulatory, Airport, Customer and Internal standards, and delivering high-quality services to multiple domestic and International Airlines. The successful candidate must have the ability to run a business in a challenging environment, while maintaining strict Menzies safety standards and Corporate Governance and meeting financial targets.
What you will be doing
  • Fully responsible for all aspects of the station Ramp operations. Services offered at the station include, Passenger & Ramp Handling, GSE Maintenance, Aircraft Cleaning.
  • Fully accountable for ensuring our customers operational needs are met, exceeding overall station goals and revenue targets.
  • Fully accountable for the compliance with Corporate Governance, legal and quality aspects of Menzies' business.
  • Leading and working with the senior team to maintain and enhance appropriate, effective safety & security systems, risk assessments, periodical inspections & audits, operational training programs, planning, operational processes and service delivery.
  • Regularly interacts with customers to promote the station and to measure the level of customer satisfaction. Uses customer feedback to constantly develop and improve capabilities and processes.
  • Responsible for maximizing the stations performance by strategically aligning resources.
  • Implementation of the company policies and procedures, promoting sound safety, security and people management practice.
  • Promoting and driving a 'safety first' culture through all levels of the organization.
  • Ensure the business unit remains fully compliant with internal standards and all relevant industry, regulatory and state legislated requirements.
  • Lead and motivate hard working teams to deliver excellent quality and productivity.
  • Directing and motivating Managers to achieve agreed targets and proactively identifies and actions areas of continued development.
  • Safety and security are the responsibility of each employee.

Safety, Security, Wellbeing and Compliance
You will have a responsibility and duty whilst at work to take reasonable care of the health, safety and wellbeing of yourself and others in accordance with provided information, training, and workplace health and safety rules or procedures. The company is committed to providing a safe working environment for all staff members. In all areas of our business there is a potential risk to the health, safety and welfare to everyone on our sites through the misuse of alcohol and drugs. As such the Company prohibits such misuse and carries out regular testing to enforce our Substance Misuse Policy.
What we are looking for
  • Bachelor's Degree required or postgraduate Degree preferred.
  • Proven leadership and people management skills
  • Experience in business development, sales and commercial negotiation & pricing.
  • Wide ranging general management experience, with some years of senior management experience.
  • Extensive management and/or support service experience, preferably in a ground handling, aviation or logistics environment.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, balanced with a high level of confidence to influence and present at all levels.
  • Interpersonal skills: Independence, decisiveness and the ability to work accurately and independent of immediate support. Able to influence, engage and motivate at all levels.
  • Flexible, determined to succeed and self-motivated.
  • All applicants must hold requisite employment authority to work in the USA.
  • Fluent in English.

Required:
  • Extensive management and/or support service experience, preferably in a ground handling, aviation or logistics environment.
  • Wide ranging general management experience, with some years of senior management experience

Compensation: $140,000
Diversity
Menzies Aviation are a committed equal opportunity employer and encourage applications for suitably qualified and eligible applicants regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, and maternity. We strive to create an inclusive working environment, where the different knowledge, perspectives, experiences, and approaches of our global workforce are represented. Where everyone feels valued and can reach their full potential.
Please be aware that as part of our recruitment process, we may look to use a variety of resourcing tools to help us understand your skills and experience in relation to the role.
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