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Duty Manager - DSM

Unifi Aviation, LLC
Des Moines, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 11/26/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/26/2026

General information

Job Title
Duty Manager - DSM
Date
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
Entity
Unifi Aviation, LLC
Posting City
Des Moines
Posting State
Iowa
Exempt or Non-Exempt Position
Exempt

Requirements and Description

Unifi has decades of experience in the aviation services industry. We continue to innovate, adapt, and grow by leaning on our experience and expertise in airline ground services. Our vision is to be the most respected company by providing exceptional experience getting aircraft and passengers to their destination safely.


We are seeking individuals to join our growing team who are passionate, have integrity, and have empathy for how their words and decisions affect our employees, customers, and partners. Join our team and see where the flight benefits can take you.


Job Summary:

The Duty Manager is responsible for ensuring the daily airport operation runs in a safe, efficient, and cost-effective manager. The Duty Manager will oversee and coordinate team activities to create a safe, reliable, efficient, and effective operation.

Benefits:

  • Flight Privileges: Offered after 30 days for employees and eligible family members!
  • Competitive pay with daily access to earned wages.
  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance for full-time employees.
  • Paid time off – 9 paid holidays 80 hours of PTO in your first year (PTO plans increase with tenure).
  • 401k with 3% company match contribution when you contribute 9% to your retirement plan after 30 days.
  • Exclusive Discounts and Additional Wellness program.
  • Eligible to receive annual performance bonuses as additional compensation

Job Duties:

  • Supervises and coordinates team activities related to the operation.
  • Coaches, counsels and mentors employees, including issuing disciplinary action as required.
  • Assists in recruiting, administrative, payroll, employee scheduling, and general administrative duties.
  • Monitors staffing and overtime use and operational and financial performance of the assigned station.
  • Promotes team-building initiatives to develop and motivate team members.
  • Monitors and enforces safe working conditions in accordance with regulatory requirements, Unifi policies and safety procedures, and all applicable laws.
  • Promotes and adheres to policies concerning Safety, Anti-Harassment and Equal Employment Opportunity.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned within the appropriate skill and experience capabilities expected for this position.
  • Complete work in a safe and secure manner, following company safety and operational standards
  • Immediately report safety and security incidents as well as potential hazards in line with the Unifi Fair and Just Culture Policy.

Qualifications:

  • High School diploma, GED or equivalent education.
  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Must be able to obtain credentials required as per airport or state or customs requirements.
  • Supervisory experience is required.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Two years of relevant work experience in the aviation or ground handling services industry.

Physical requirements:

  • Must be able to frequently push, pull, stoop, squat, kneel, bend, lift up to 70lbs and move up to 70lbs; and constantly walk, stand, handle, grasp and reach out. May have to reach above shoulder occasionally.

Working conditions:

  • You will need to have flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays and overtime. We operate in a shift bid environment.
  • Must be able to be alert to moving vehicles or aircraft and use radio equipment.
  • Enjoy the outdoors on a daily basis (sun, rain, sleet or snow!) May be exposed to a wide variety of weather conditions, jet and machinery noises, fumes, dirt and dust for extended periods.
"Unifi 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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