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Operations Manager -Aviation Snow Operations Location: ALB Airport
Employment Type: Full Time / Seasonal
Department: Operations
Reports To: Executive Director of Operations
Pay Range: Hourly rate, overtime eligible (Rate TBD based on experience)
Position Overview
We are seeking a reliable and experienced Operations Manager to support aviation snow operations at ALB Airport. This position plays a key role in preparing the local base for winter operations and helping lead the team before, during, and after weather events.
The Operations Manager will assist with staffing coordination, employee readiness, training support, equipment coordination, airport badging support, operational planning, storm response, and communication with employees, supervisors, vendors, airport contacts, customers, and company leadership.
The ideal candidate has experience in operations, snow removal, aviation, logistics, construction, transportation, field supervision, or a similar fast-paced environment. This role requires strong leadership, communication, organization, and the ability to make sound decisions during changing operational conditions.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the overall readiness and daily operations of the ALB aviation snow operations base.
- Assist with seasonal staffing, employee follow-up, onboarding support, training
coordination, and preparation for winter operations.
- Help coordinate airport badging, security clearance steps, and required training for employees who need airport access.
- Maintain communication with employees, supervisors, airport contacts, vendors,
customers, and internal support departments.
- Assist with scheduling, shift coverage, attendance tracking, and operational communication during weather events.
- Support equipment readiness by coordinating with mechanics, fleet, and leadership regarding equipment status, repairs, staging, and operational needs.
- Help ensure employees are prepared, informed, and assigned properly before and during snow events.
- Provide direction and support to operators, drivers, laborers, superviso'rs, and other field
personnel as assigned.
- Assist with storm planning, storm documentation, operational updates, timekeeping notes, post-event reporting, and issue follow-up.
- Promote a safe, professional, and productive work environment.
- Identify staffing, equipment, training, safety, or operational concerns early and escalate them to leadership.
- Work with Operations, HR, Payroll, Finance, Fleet, and other departments to support
accurate records and timely communication.
- Perform other operational and management duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Minimum 2-3 years of operations, field supervision, logistics, transportation, construction, snow removal, aviation, or related experience preferred.
- Previous leadership, supervisory, dispatch, scheduling, or crew coordination experience preferred.
- Aviation, airport, snow removal, equipment operations, or field operations experience is
preferred but not required.
- Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to lead employees in a fast-paced and weather-dependent operation.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
- Ability to maintain accurate records and communicate updates clearly.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and Teams.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality when handling employee, company, and customer information.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Valid driver's license required.
- Ability to pass airport security clearance and background check.
Schedule
- Employment type and schedule to be confirmed based on operational needs.
- Standard schedule may vary based on base requirements.
- During winter weather events, hours and shifts may vary based on operational needs.
- Extended hours may be required before, during, or after snow operations, including the possibility of shifts over 12 hours during major weather events.
- Nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call availability may be required during the winter season.
- Flexibility and reliability are required.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is dependable, organized, hands-on, and comfortable supporting a fast-paced aviation snow operation. This person should be able to communicate clearly, lead employees professionally, support operational readiness, solve problems quickly, and help keep the base prepared before, during, and after weather events.
Jack Sheehan
Executive Director of Aviation Operations
Pay: $55,100.00 - $66,400.00 per year
Work Location: In person
Salary : $55,100 - $66,400