Operations Manager

SEEKING BUSINESS AVIATION OPERATIONS MANAGER - CHICAGO EXECUTIVE AIRPORT

Hawthorne Global Aviation Services, Inc. is fixed base operator in the general aviation industry. We have 12 locations and growing: Atlanta, GA, Islip, NY, Tuscaloosa, AL, Eau Claire, WI, Sioux City, IA, Chicago, IL, Cody, WY, West Yellowstone, MT, Ennis MT, Hamilton, MT, Sarasota, FL, and Scranton, PA.

Please check out our website to learn more https://www.hawthorne.aero.

We are seeking accomplished operation manager for our Chicago Executive Airport location. Prior FBO experience is a plus but solid operations management experience with service organizations will be strongly considered.

Compensation and benefits are competitive.

To be successful in this role you should be:

• Operationally oriented and has worked in an industry with strong standard operating procedures

• Action oriented, leader who is also a team player

• Accomplished in developing a successful and cohesive workforce

Position Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in operations manager role.

• Ability to thrive in an environment with strong standard operating principles and a customer centric and safety-first culture.

• Experience working in a safety sensitive environment.

• Track record of engaging and retaining talent.

• Excellent planning and skills.

• Excellent problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication skills: employees, customers, and partners.

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.