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Full-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO
Posted 18 days ago
Alliance Ground International rating
4.9
Based on 62 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
48th of 53 rated aviation services
Job description
Job Description:
Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced, safety-obsessed aviation environment?
Ideal candidates will have at leastone yearofrelevantexperience.
The work of an Account Manager includes but is not limited to managing,directingand coordinating allactivities relating to cargo or ground account operations by performing the following duties personally or through subordinates.
Alliance Ground International (AGI) is one of the largest independently owned ground handling companies providing services to 100+ airlines in 61 airports across the U.S. and Canada. We are the home to over 12,000 team members supporting over 1.5B Kilos and over 400K departures. Our Ground division hasa strong reputationin aviation ground services. We are committed to providing the highest quality service and continuing our outstanding safetytrack record. As we continue to grow, we only look for the best in the industry.
Job Responsibilities:
Establish,implementandmaintainall departmental policies and procedures, to ensure all Company cargoor groundoperations are safe,efficient,and in compliance with all applicable Company and governmental regulations.
Responsible for the workaccomplishedin the carriage of cargo process, flight/load manifest/weight & balance control process and has the authority to direct persons toaccomplishthat work. Provide for the oversight and provisioning of ground handling services related to cargo operations.
Coordinate with Company personnel, customers, third party service providers and applicable government agencies to ensure contract/regulatory compliance and customer satisfaction in all aspects of the Company's cargo operations.
Conduct periodic audits on all Company cargo operations.
Produce, revise, and distribute all departmental training aids, directives, reports, forms, memos, etc. andis responsible forall departmental manuals.
Ensure thatall personnel involved in Company cargo operations and/or ground handling of Companyaircraftareproperly trained.
Evaluate training and performance records of employees todetermineand formulate training designed to increase employee efficiency, safety, plus ensure compliance with all Company and governmental regulations.
Maintain the Hazardous Materials Training Program for all applicable employees.
Develop and implement policies and procedures for the safe and efficient handling of ULDs.
Lead by example to deliver consistently great service to our customers
Ensure compliance with all Company safety and security procedurestomeet/exceed regulatory standards
Maintain,monitorand report on agreed key performance indicators (KPI's)
Conduct full investigations on irregularities,accidentsor complaints as per our standard reporting requirements
Drive consistency and standards by ensuring clear communications at all levels on operational policies and procedures.
Ensure all agreed training is completed and documented
Build andmaintainrelationships with stakeholders, internal and external
Resolve issues/conflictsin a timely manner
Ensureefficientoperation of inbound and outbound flights
Conducts oneself in such a way asto promoteanddriveintegrity, fairness, personalattitudeand respect for others.
Able to meet the Station's attendance policy.
Supervisory Responsibilities:Carries out supervisory responsibilitiesin accordance withthe organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding employees; addressing complaints and resolving issues.
Safety, Security and Compliance:
All AGI Team members have a responsibility and duty while at work to:
Take reasonable care for the health, wellbeing, safety, and security of themselves and of others who may be affected by their actions or omissions while at work.
Cooperate with their manager / supervisor to allow them to perform orcomply withany legal requirements imposed on the company.
Not intentionally or recklessly interfere with or misuse anything provided by the company in the interests of health, wellbeing, safety, security,or welfare reasons.
Inform their manager / supervisor of any work situation, equipment, or activity thatrepresentsa serious or immediate danger to health, wellbeing, safety, and security.
Report any hazards, near misses, incidents, accidents, or dangerous occurrences to their manager / supervisor, who will then follow the procedures contained in company and carrier Safety and Security procedures.
Carry out workin accordance withinformation and training provided and any specific health, wellbeing, safety, and security rules or procedures.
Fully understand AGI Health & Safety and Security policies.
Attend training courses as may be required by AGI.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilityrequired. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Effective people management and planning /organizational skills, customer focused and analytical with good judgment, able to work under pressure and a team player
Knowledge,Skilland Abilities:
Warehouse management experience preferred
Ability to deal with conflict and resolve issues
Intermediate computer skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.
Excellent English verbal and written communication skills.
Must be able to handle stress in a fast-paced environment and ensure deadlines are met.
Ability to concentrate on detail.
Ability to lift 50-70 lbs.
Adhere to safety practices and programs.
Ability to multitask.
Good communicationskills
Education and Experience:
Associates degree from college or university; or three to five years related experience and/or training; orequivalentcombination of education and experience.
Valid US driver's license.
Successful completion ofthe requiredairport badging process andpre-employmentdrug screen isrequired.
If work location is in the United States, must have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986.If work location is in Canada, must have authorization to work in Canada as defined by the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) of 2001.
Schedule of Hours:
As an airline services provider, Alliance Ground International requires its employees to be able to work flexible schedules which may be adjusted to meet operational demands such as flight delays, cancellations,etc., Strict adherence to company attendance policies are expected and enforced.
AGI offers a comprehensive benefit package for all employees, including paid vacation and medical / dental / vision for full-time qualified employees as well as medical coverage forpart timeemployees. AGI also provides free uniforms and free on-the-job training to all employees.Additionalbenefits includecompany-matched 401(k) program, company-paid employeeassistanceprogram, voluntary life insurance, and travel discounts on car rentals, hotels, and cruises to name a few.
The successful AGI team member brings their "A" game every day with energy and enthusiasm, respect for their team, and the highest regard for safety!
Alliance Ground International is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. AGI is committed to equal opportunity employment regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or veteran status.
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Alliance Ground International provides airline cargo handling services to 55 airlines at thirteen airports: Atlanta, Chicago, Fort Lauderdale, Kansas City, LaGuardia, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Miami, Newark, New York JFK, Orlando, Salt Lake City and San Francisco. Warehouse and ramp operations schedules are constantly adjusted to flight operations. Adjustments are made monthly, weekly, and in many cases, hourly. Facilities and equipment, forklifts dock lifts and roller systems, are purchased assets of and are routinely maintained more frequently than manufacturer recommendations to insure the life and optimal working performance of all equipment. Maintaining an “open door” policy with our airline clients is essential to our successful working relationships. Drawing from the unique interchange of information through individualized solutions with our clients allows us to incorporate these ideas within the structure of the operation.
Industry
Transportation and warehousing
Company size
10,000+ Employees
Headquarters location
South Miami, FL, US
Year founded
1987