General Manager
JetBlue Airways
- Location
- Philadelphia, PA, US, 19153
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Mid
- H-1B history
- 11 approvals (FY2023)
About this role
Position Title: General Manager (PHL) Position Summary The General Manager (GM) oversees the operations for their station and sets the standard for customer experience. The GM is responsible for the operational performance of the BlueCity operations while achieving or exceeding the established performance measurements. Other responsibilities include coaching, counseling and developing crewmembers and future leaders. The General Manager Airports oversees all facets of the BlueCity operations including all aspects of safety above and below the wing. This includes ground operations business partners, negotiating and managing all business partner contracts, providing leadership, assisting crewmembers as part of the Operations team, directing and coaching the Supervisor team, and representing JetBlue Airways in the local communities. Essential Responsibilities
Responsible for safety programs at the station to ensure a safe workplace for crewmembers, customers, business partners, Aircraft, Ground Service Equipment and facilities Ensure quality of customer service and JetBlue Promises, in-line with the high expectations customers have for JetBlue. Responsible for resolving escalated customer issues Administers and maintains the budgets of the stations and develops cost savings ideas Participates in airport authority activities and attends regular airport meetings Participates in ad hoc committees; responds to ad hoc requests to establish, develop or re-visit guidelines, policies and/or procedures as they pertain to the operation or the crewmembers Partners with Director, Regional Managers, and Airports Leadership team to develop short and long-term vision for their stations, demonstrating forward-thinking in planning and execution Responsible for meeting Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and local state requirements Oversee daily operations, including performance goals, including coordinating and communicating with all departments in regards to operational integrity to improve communication and teamwork, which drive efficiencies and ensures company goals are met Act as Incident/Event Manager during irregular operations, and central point of contact for all station related operational decisions in conjunction/coordination with System Operations Proactively review team performance and recommend enhanced operating practices and procedures to improve performance Take a significant role in the recruitment and development of crewleaders to support their growth and development Ensure Operations team readiness for response to significant non-routine operations and emergency events Works with Planning Team to obtain optimum crewmember and facilities utilization Oversees training and performance records of crewmembers to determine and formulate training designed to increase employee efficiency Is accountable to senior management for ensuring the safety and security of ground handling operations Ensures that policies and procedures are conducted in accordance with applicable federal regulations and standards Other duties as assigned
Minimum Experience and Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field; OR demonstrated capability to perform job responsibilities with a High School Diploma/GED and at least four (4) years of previous relevant work experience Six (6) years of leadership experience Able to travel and/or work variable hours, flexible shifts, including holidays and weekends Proficient with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Internet Explorer Ability to maintain a poised demeanor while working in a fast-paced environment Experience in engaging all people and all types of personalities and agendas Ability to establish credibility and to be decisive Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, logically and coherently at various levels within the organization, both written and verbal Results oriented with the ability to