Worldwide Flight Services (WFS)
General Manager (DFW 1640)
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215
Overview
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) employs over 22,200 professionals in ground handling across more than 170 locations and 22 countries on five continents. A career with WFS offers opportunities to develop existing skills, learn new skills, and work with diverse customers and cultures while delivering world-class service. WFS provides a full-service capability including aviation cargo, airline passenger, and aviation ramp services. Our team is highly trained and supported by local training and development to ensure safety and high performance. Join our WFS family and contribute to the timely delivery of cargo shipments, luggage, customer deliveries, and on-time flights while operating safely and securely. We strive to be an exceptional leader in the industry with our teams in cargo, passenger, ramp handling, and technical service across 164 airport locations, 18 countries, and five continents. Job Summary
The General Manager plans, directs, and coordinates activities through subordinate personnel to obtain optimum use of equipment, facilities, and personnel. Responsibilities include consulting with airport management, motivating operational personnel, and formulating administrative and operational policies and procedures in coordination with upper management. The role analyzes records of daily operations and financial and operations reports to determine requirements for increasing profits, prepares recommendations for upper management, and recommends capital expenditures for equipment to increase efficiency and services. The General Manager approves requisitions for equipment, materials, and supplies within the facility budget. Maintain and control all required aspects of the operation in accordance with the corporate security program and TSA legislation. Ensure that required company audit requirements are undertaken to ensure continuity and compliance at all times. Read, understand, and implement the site-specific security plan and ensure that all WFS staff are issued with a relevant company ID and display their identity badge. Enforce compliance with administrative policies, procedures, safety rules, and governmental regulations. Direct investigations into internal and external complaints related to the facility. May negotiate contracts with equipment and materials suppliers. Responsibilities
Ability to manage and motivate personnel. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write memos that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management and/or boards of directors; ability to work with mathematical concepts. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; ability to interpret a variety of instructions and work with abstract and concrete variables. Report to work on a regular and timely basis. Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university; or two to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Strong organizational skills, written and verbal communication skills. Preferred Skills
Ability to read, write, fluently speak, and understand the English language. Physical Requirements/Working Conditions
Remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc. Operate a computer and other office productivity machinery. Walk short distances; reach above and below shoulder; handle/grasp documents or office equipment. Sit or stand for short or extended periods; lift/carry/move objects up to 10 pounds. Work in an office environment using standard equipment; communicate via telephone. Maintain regular and punctual attendance consistent with applicable standards. Perks & Benefits
Pay in advance option through DailyPay. Recognition programs with on-the-spot awards through the Awardco Platform. Multiple medical care options for full and part-time employees. Travel discounts, pet insurance, discount shopping, and more. Wellness programs offered to all employees. 401k program offered. Opportunity for internal mobility and transfers. WFS is an equal opportunity employer committed to employment equity and inclusion. We accept applications from all qualified individuals.
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Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) employs over 22,200 professionals in ground handling across more than 170 locations and 22 countries on five continents. A career with WFS offers opportunities to develop existing skills, learn new skills, and work with diverse customers and cultures while delivering world-class service. WFS provides a full-service capability including aviation cargo, airline passenger, and aviation ramp services. Our team is highly trained and supported by local training and development to ensure safety and high performance. Join our WFS family and contribute to the timely delivery of cargo shipments, luggage, customer deliveries, and on-time flights while operating safely and securely. We strive to be an exceptional leader in the industry with our teams in cargo, passenger, ramp handling, and technical service across 164 airport locations, 18 countries, and five continents. Job Summary
The General Manager plans, directs, and coordinates activities through subordinate personnel to obtain optimum use of equipment, facilities, and personnel. Responsibilities include consulting with airport management, motivating operational personnel, and formulating administrative and operational policies and procedures in coordination with upper management. The role analyzes records of daily operations and financial and operations reports to determine requirements for increasing profits, prepares recommendations for upper management, and recommends capital expenditures for equipment to increase efficiency and services. The General Manager approves requisitions for equipment, materials, and supplies within the facility budget. Maintain and control all required aspects of the operation in accordance with the corporate security program and TSA legislation. Ensure that required company audit requirements are undertaken to ensure continuity and compliance at all times. Read, understand, and implement the site-specific security plan and ensure that all WFS staff are issued with a relevant company ID and display their identity badge. Enforce compliance with administrative policies, procedures, safety rules, and governmental regulations. Direct investigations into internal and external complaints related to the facility. May negotiate contracts with equipment and materials suppliers. Responsibilities
Ability to manage and motivate personnel. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write memos that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management and/or boards of directors; ability to work with mathematical concepts. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; ability to interpret a variety of instructions and work with abstract and concrete variables. Report to work on a regular and timely basis. Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university; or two to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Strong organizational skills, written and verbal communication skills. Preferred Skills
Ability to read, write, fluently speak, and understand the English language. Physical Requirements/Working Conditions
Remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc. Operate a computer and other office productivity machinery. Walk short distances; reach above and below shoulder; handle/grasp documents or office equipment. Sit or stand for short or extended periods; lift/carry/move objects up to 10 pounds. Work in an office environment using standard equipment; communicate via telephone. Maintain regular and punctual attendance consistent with applicable standards. Perks & Benefits
Pay in advance option through DailyPay. Recognition programs with on-the-spot awards through the Awardco Platform. Multiple medical care options for full and part-time employees. Travel discounts, pet insurance, discount shopping, and more. Wellness programs offered to all employees. 401k program offered. Opportunity for internal mobility and transfers. WFS is an equal opportunity employer committed to employment equity and inclusion. We accept applications from all qualified individuals.
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