About SkyWestSkyWest 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 Helena, MT! This station will serve Helena 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 and performance bonuses
Unparalleled travel benefits for you and your family with one or more of our four mainline partners
Primary Job DutiesAs the new General Manager, you will set the tone for the entire Helena operation as you strive to uphold SkyWest's guiding principles of health and safety first, respect and teamwork, excellent service and quality, and personal and operational reliability. You will lead with these principles as you:
Provide direction, guidance, and motivation for all station personnel
Oversee daily flights and levels of efficiency for the entire operation
Maintain strong communication with all SkyWest departments, vendors, and associated agencies
Manage and maintain accounting practices, budgets, inventory, and training requirements
Ensure compliance with all SkyWest and Partner operating standards and procedures
Responsible for compliance with all governing rules and regulations regarding safety and security in the airline industry
Salary will be commensurate to experience and city category classification. Moving and relocation expenses may apply.Minimum RequirementsCandidates should be driven, dedicated, well-rounded professionals, with a wide range of management and customer service abilities. As the ideal candidate, you:
Previous airline manager or supervisor experience within an airport ground handling operation
Demonstrate excellent communication and organization skills
Passionate about leadership and customer service and possess strong people and employee-relations skills
Self-motivated/goal oriented
Ability to travel for company business and training meetings as needed
Ability to lift 50+ pounds consistently, with or without a reasonable accommodation
Be at least 18 years old
Possess a valid unrestricted state-issued driver’s license
Have a High School Diploma or GED
Able to pass a pre-placement background check and drug screen
Legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship
Willing to work early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays
Preferred: Possess general knowledge and understanding of SkyWest Airlines’ policies and procedures
Physical and Other Requirements
Please complete the online application. Those candidates selected for interview will be contacted with further information as to meeting date/time/location.
This job posting may have an additional video interview requirement. Please monitor your email and junk folder for additional instructions.
This is a full-time position, starting at $40,000 - $50,000 a year based on experience
SkyWest is committed to maintaining a working environment of satisfying employment and mutual respect for all of our employees, regardless of race, color, national ancestory, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, religion, medical condition, disability, pregnancy, age or military status. We have specific training plans and programs in place to maintain such an environment.
