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Job Duties • Coordinate and direct duties and activities of Customer Service/Ground Operations (Cross-Utilized) agents. • Interface with supervisors, leads and all departments to ensure that ...

Job Duties • Coordinate and direct duties and activities of Customer Service/Ground Operations (Cross-Utilized) agents. • Interface with supervisors, leads and all departments to ensure that ...

Responsibilities will also include ground operations, aircraft cleaning, security, operations and ... Interface with supervisors, leads and all departments to ensure that service issues are addressed ...

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How much do ground operations supervisor jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 21, 2026, the average yearly pay for ground operations supervisor in the United States is $63,456.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $41,000.00 and $77,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a Ground Operations Supervisor do?

A Ground Operations Supervisor oversees the activities related to aircraft ground handling at airports. This includes coordinating baggage handling, aircraft fueling, catering, and ensuring that safety procedures are followed. They manage teams of ground staff, handle logistics, resolve operational issues, and ensure flights depart and arrive on time. The role requires strong leadership, organizational skills, and the ability to work under pressure. They play a crucial part in maintaining efficient airport operations and passenger satisfaction.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Ground Operations Supervisor, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Ground Operations Supervisor, you need strong leadership abilities, operational knowledge of airport ground handling procedures, and typically a relevant degree or equivalent experience in aviation operations. Familiarity with ground service equipment, safety management systems, and scheduling or resource allocation software is essential. Exceptional communication, problem-solving, and team coordination skills help ensure smooth operations and effective staff management. These skills and qualifications are crucial to maintain safety, efficiency, and regulatory compliance in fast-paced airport environments.

What are the main challenges a Ground Operations Supervisor faces when coordinating between teams during flight turnaround?

As a Ground Operations Supervisor, one of the main challenges is ensuring effective communication and coordination among various teams such as baggage handlers, ramp agents, fuelers, and cabin cleaners. Tight turnaround times require quick problem-solving and the ability to adapt to unexpected delays or issues. Supervisors must balance safety protocols with time constraints, all while maintaining high service standards and compliance with regulatory guidelines. Success in this role often depends on strong leadership and the ability to motivate and direct a diverse team in a fast-paced environment.
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Infographic showing various Ground Operations Supervisor job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 4% As Needed, 76% Full Time, 12% Part Time, 4% Temporary, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $63,456 per year, or $30.5 per hour.
Operations Supervisor (SEA)

Operations Supervisor (SEA)

McGee Air Services

Seattle, WA

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 10 hours ago


McGee Air Services rating

7.1

Company rating: 7.1 out of 10

Based on 36 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

20th of 53 rated aviation services


Job description

Company Description

Our Culture and Values
Safety, Mutual Respect, Service, Accountability, Integrity, Pride

McGee is reinventing airport and aviation services throughout North America. Our teams of motivated, high-performing individuals are bringing a scrappy, new, go-getter agility to ground handling and other services. We are flexible, adaptable, resourceful, collaborative, and inclusive.

McGee Air Services is reinventing how airport and ground services are provided. Think of us as the “un-vendor.” Not rigid or status quo. But agile, creative problem solvers. From baggage handling to airplane cleaning, from check-in services to ground operations, from ramping to mobility assistance, we’ll bring energy you’ve never seen to your operations and customer service.

Job Description

The Operations Supervisor is a critical role in ensuring that McGee Air Services delivers best in class ground handling services.  The operational supervisor is charged with monitoring the performance of the operation, supervising McGee Teammates, and building an environment where safety, team member engagement and operational performance are paramount.   

The Operations Supervisor anticipates operational needs, makes required adjustments to respond to challenges, and provides the team and leadership with information to ensure a successful operation.  This role collects operational and safety information and translates it into various briefings, in time report outs and formal reporting for team members, leadership, and customers. As a leader within our operational team, we expect the Operations Supervisor(s) to engage in honest two-way communication with our staff to promote a safe, well-run operation and a promote a positive work environment for our teammates. 

Operational Supervisors will be hired into specific functional areas, such as Ramp, Fleet, Safety etc. As such, the specifics of the job will vary across the functional areas, but the below responsibilities and qualification are required and expected for any Operational Supervisors. 

  • Establish and maintain a culture that encourages communication, where all team members feel valued, connected, and engaged in the success of the operation. 
  • Dispatch, assign work, monitor ramp operations, fleet performance, and baggage transfer operations. 
  • Coaches, guides, and mentors team members to ensure safety and operational metrics are met.  
  • Prepare and present safety and operational briefings both internally to McGee and externally to our customers.  
  • Partner with other supervisors and leadership to ensure effective balancing of tasks and coverage. 
  • Act as liaison between McGee Air Services and customers. 
  • Represents McGee in briefings with customer Managers on Duty to plan for Irregular Operations, tows, extra flights, and other special situations. 
  • Conduct investigations and collect required information on operational/safety metrics. 
  • Assists in safety incidents as well as ensuring documented follow-ups, lessoned learned, mitigations and corrective action plans are documented, managed, and implemented. 
  • Actively observes operation to identify areas of improvement in both safety, training, and operations. 
  • Prepare and communicate various performance reports to team members and leadership, including shift reports, performance data, missed metric summaries/investigations, mitigation plans, safety incidents, equipment status, and staffing information 
  • Monitor staffing during start times and coordinate, support, and communicate re-balancing of operational crews. 
  • Perform required audits, investigations, and participates in/leads any disciplinary actions. 
  • Evaluate individual and teamwork performance, coach, and counsel to support employee growth and operational performance, and document discussions and improvement plans. 
  • Promote and maintain a culture of safety and mutual respect at all times.  
  • Responsible for ensuring that equipment is available, maintained, and operated in a safe manner, to include daily inspections and removal from service when necessary 
  • Foster an inclusive, engaging, and high-performance culture that always demonstrates McGee’s values. 
  • Recognize and celebrate individual and team performance 
  • Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
  • Two (2) years of airline experience with proven skills in station operations, including one of the following areas: passenger service, cargo handling, fleet service, and ground operations preferred 
  • Highly self-motivated with the ability to juggle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment 
  • Excellent communication skills 
  • Ability to diffuse tense and/or stressful situations and workplace conflicts 
  • Experience coaching and counseling team members on performance related issues preferred 
  • Skilled in all aspects of aircraft servicing, loading, baggage and cargo handling 
  • Self-motivated individual able to work collaboratively in a team environment 
  • Able to lead, motivate, and successfully communicate with a diverse workgroup 
  • Proven ability to direct the work of others in a positive way 
  • Ability to obtain and maintain airport security clearance, customs seal, and/or USPS security clearance including background criminal history check, drug screen and fingerprinting 
  • Ability to lift up to 75 pounds on a frequent basis  
  • Ability to push wheelchair with passenger who may weigh over 200 pounds  
  • Flexibility to work varied shifts, weekends, and holidays  
  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred 
  • Must be at least 18 years of age 
  • Must be authorized to work in the U.S. 

Airport SIDA Badge Requirements

Important update for non-crew employees working at an airport or maintenance hangar: Employees will be required to obtain a SIDA badge provided by the airport authority and maintain good standing in order to keep their SIDA badge. Review the SIDA Badge Requirements document for a comprehensive overview.


Additional Information

Pay

The hiring range for this position is $29.54 - $32.91 per hour.  

Benefits

  • Free stand-by travel privileges
  • Exclusive travel discounts on hotels, car rentals, & cruises
  • Comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, & vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Life insurance
  • Quarterly bonus
  • Education assistance
  • Holiday pay
  • Paid time off

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