About SkyWest
SkyWest Airlines, the largest independently owned regional airline, is currently in search of individuals who take pride in seeing a job done well and are ready to take on new challenges and opportunities. Come join our team in beautiful Aspen, CO! This station will serve Aspen and the surrounding areas as it provides daily flights connecting it to locations across the country and world. As the General Manager, you will be leading a team of airline professionals as you seek to provide an excellent customer experience and maintain an efficient, safe, and on-time airline.
As a SkyWest employee, you will be part of an exciting team spread across the nation that loves working in the travel industry and sharing their enthusiasm with the passengers. From the seasoned traveler to the first-time flier, we want to make it a great experience. Aside from being a part of this incredible network of individuals, SkyWest employees enjoy a full range of benefits, including:
- 401K with company matching
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Profit sharing
- Unparalleled travel benefits for you and your family with one or more of our four mainline partners
Primary Job Duties
We are seeking driven, dedicated, and professional aviation candidates who possess a diverse range of managerial, relationship, and customer service skills.
- Maintain compliance with all governing rules and regulations regarding safety and security in the airline industry
- Maintain the development of Ramp/Station Operations leadership teams with emphasis on consistency, mentorship, and overall cohesiveness in support of department employees and operation as a whole
- Lead by example to promote SkyWest Guiding Principals
- Promote awareness and local initiatives that support established partner and company policies, prioritizing the maintenance of a culture focusing on safety and operational performance
- Maintain effective communication and develop strong relationships with all SkyWest departments, stations, Flying Partners, vendors, and associated agencies
- Guarantee compliance with all SkyWest, partner, and regulatory operating standards and procedures
- Understand and uphold SkyWest and Flying Partner’s performance expectations
- Oversee and maintain budgets, shift bids, internal and external performance goals, and inventory control
- Organize and coordinate staff meetings and briefings; attend internal and external stakeholder meetings
- Conduct and oversee employee evaluations
- Travel to necessary training and meetings
