(BNA) Airport General Manager

 As a General Manager, at your station you will be an important part of our customers’ travel experience. You’ll lead your stations’ day-to-day operations, service, financial and team performance. Most importantly, you’ll create a great place to work for your team and a welcoming environment for our customers. 

• Responsible for day-to-day operational and financial performance of assigned station, monitoring performance against plan and initiating corrective actions to improve results
• Ensures compliance with safety requirements, including security checkpoint and GSC responsibilities
• Sets a positive example for the station team to ensure excellent customer service.
• Responsible for maintaining a positive work environment, strong employee relations, and collaborative relationships
• Solicits customer feedback to understand customer needs and opportunities to improve their travel experience
• Demonstrates a calm demeanor during periods of high volume or irregular operations.
• Provides coaching and direction to the station team to achieve operational goals.
• Manages the operations budget, staffing forecasts and resource requirements.
• Responsible for maintaining station facilities, equipment, and professional appearance standards for all UGE employees
• Responsible for compliance with Station controls and Internal Audit standards
• Maintain strong working relationships with OAL / airport authorities / vendors / governmental authorities (FAA / TSA / CBP)/internal divisions
• Manage vendor service contracts as required
• Other duties as assigned

Required Experience, Qualifications & Skills:

• →Ability to manage airport operations independently
• →Ability to work in a dynamic, fast paced operational environment
• →Analytical thinking, goal-directed leadership, and service-oriented performance
• →Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• →Strong problem-solving skills and drive for excellence
• →Organization and planning skills
• →Must possess and maintain a valid US state driver's license. (Suspended, expired, revoked, or denied licenses are not valid.)
• →Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and coach others
• →Must be flexible to work all shifts and, when necessary, available 7 days a week / 24 hours a day, including holidays and weekends, to deal with any operational and /or unforeseen situations
• →Previous service or operational experience required
• →Previous supervisory experience required
• →College Degree or equivalent work experience required

Note: For internal UGE candidates (current UGE Employees), please be sure to attach the Internal Candidate Eligibility Form, filled out by your direct supervisor, to your application. The form can be found on the UGE Talent Acquisition SharePoint Page or by clicking here:  Internal_Candidate_Eligibility_Form.2024

Salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience.

• Ability to operate a computer to enter and retrieve data
• Ability to utilize radio equipment for communications
• Ability to lift 70lbs on a consistent basis
• Requires ability to sit, stand and walk for extended periods of
• Ability to pass all pre-screening clearances applicable to position qualifications.

UGE is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/LGBTQ

United Ground Express, as an equal opportunity employer, makes hiring decisions based on business needs and the best-qualified candidates available and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of any protected category.