Supervisor Airport Operations

Position Summary

The Airport Operations Supervisor leads, develops, and maintains strategic relationships with JetBlue crewmembers, internal departments, and customers; depending on the specific station, this responsibility may extend to business partners as well. The Supervisor serves Airports crewmembers as well as business partners, when applicable, through timely coaching and mentoring, ultimately contributing to the successful development of a growing team environment. The Supervisor will collaborate and partner closely with the Manager(s) in the execution of the operational strategy to ensure the success of our customer interactions, control costs, drive revenue, and uphold safety standards.

The Airport Operations Supervisor is a leadership role, directly overseeing and supporting crewmembers responsible for the execution of JetBlue’s Airport operation. The Airport Operations team is responsible for safely performing all processes above the wing, where required, including but not limited to customer check-in, tagging and accepting baggage, boarding of flights, connecting customers, irregular operations, station operations, and Baggage Service Office (BSO).

Essential Responsibilities

• Accountable to senior leadership for monitoring and executing the safety and security programs at the station to ensure a safe and secure workplace for crewmembers, customers, business partners, aircraft, facilities, and ground service equipment (GSE) (where applicable) -- responsible for meeting federal and local requirements.
• Provides exceptional service to both internal and external customers by leading and overseeing the delivery of hospitality and JetBlue Promises, which are in line with the high expectations customers have for JetBlue.
• Responsible for resolving and handling escalated issues with customers and/or crewmembers.
• Supports, coaches, and trains airport crewmembers, encourages engagement and takes a significant role in their development and growth achievement through effective performance management and ongoing constructive formal and informal feedback.
• Briefs Airports crewmembers and/or business partners prior to each shift and reports all relevant information concerning the shift to crewleader on duty, including any maintenance issues or cancellations.
• Strategically identifies operational challenges and implements improvements to maximize and ensure the success of on-time performance initiatives.
• Supports Management in the execution of the operational strategy and assumes Manager/General Manager responsibilities when they are not available.
• Directs and guides Airports crewmembers through operational issues while coordinating efforts with all applicable stakeholders throughout the operation as well as business partners to ensure effective day-to-day collaboration and accountability.
• Obtains and stays current on Airport and/or Ground Operations qualifications, as required.
• Ensures that policies and procedures are conducted in accordance with System Airports Performance and Quality (SAPQ) and applicable federal regulations and standards, including escalating any non-compliance to Leadership, and advising of any other escalated operational issues while monitoring events.
• Partners with JetBlue University (JBU) including the JBU Field Educator to ensure effective training that leads to successful customer interactions and upholds safety standards.
• Evaluates daily crewmember shift schedules and assignments to ensure maximum efficiency during regular and irregular operations. Must be able to stay ahead of any potential staffing challenges during both regular and irregular operations. Additionally, Supervisor should be able to plot and assign crewmembers to all applicable areas as needed.
• Required to fulfill frontline duties and assist in supporting Frontline crewmembers as needed.
• Ensure Emergency Response items are in compliance in accordance to the BlueCity Emergency Response Reference Guide (BERRG) located in Comply365. This includes Red Bag requirements, Emergency Response Plans and conducting the required Emergency Response training exercises.
• Ensures all stakeholders are informed of the final schedule and potential schedule changes.
• Enters all business partner failures in PowerApps in a timely manner.
• Orders station supplies and controls inventory levels that are shared weekly with the JetBlue General Manager (GM).
• Performs weekly fuel reconciliation.
• Monthly and annual fire extinguisher inspections (leasehold areas).
• Attend monthly airport authority meetings in the absence of the GM.
• Attend Annual Transportation Security Administration (TSA) tabletop exercise.
• Review Mint due/overdue reports and proper completion and filing of all Customer Support (CS) forms.
• Ensure all forms on the BlueCity Retention Log located in Comply365 are in compliance this includes using the correct revision and retention of forms.
• Responsible for all training in their BlueCity; including, initial and recurrent on the job training (OJT), regulatory trainings, and all revised and new training initiatives for JetBlue crewmembers and business partners.
• Perform station Cash Management requirements.
• Conduct audits – station and safety on a regular basis and submit the results as determined by the JetBlue General Manager in addition to BlueCity self-assessment audits.
• Prepared for internal audits by JetBlue teams such as the System Airports Performance and Quality (SAPQ) and Corporate Audit teams. This includes conducting the Blue Health and Safety Committees (BHSC) Monthly Safety Meeting and uploading the meeting minutes.
• In partnership with the GM, prepare for external audits by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT), and TSA.
• Administrative support may be assigned, depending on station size.
• Other duties as assigned, including special projects.

Minimum Experience and Qualifications

• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) Diploma
• Three (3) years of customer service, sales, or airline experience, OR one (1) year of JetBlue Customer Experience (CEX) experience
• Able to stand continuously for up to four (4) hours at a time
• Proficient in written and verbal English
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and diplomacy
• Able to travel and/or work variable hours, and flexible shifts, including holidays and weekends
• Ability to perform under pressure and fixed time constraints
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Must be able to use handheld radios and microphones to communicate with operations and make all terminal announcements
• Able to work with various forms of payment (cash, credit cards, traveler's checks, etc.)
• Must be able to acquire and maintain a valid Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) Badge
• Depending on location, may need to acquire and maintain a United States Customs Clearance
• Available for overnight travel (10%)
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test
• Must be legally eligible to work in the country in which the position is located
• Authorization to work in the US is required. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Preferred Experience and Qualifications

• Outstanding leadership capabilities, with the ability to lead, train, and motivate
• One (1) year of JetBlue CEX experience
• One (1) year of leadership or Supervision experience, preferably in the Airline industry
• Knowledgeable in Airport Operations and/or Ground Operations
• Knowledgeable in Sabre and Movement Control Web
• Knowledgeable in Flight Load Monitoring (FLM), Blue Eye, Compliant Resolution Official (CRO), Ground Security Coordinator (GSC)
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to think creatively
• Bilingual skills

Crewmember Expectations

• Regular attendance and punctuality
• Potential need to work flexible hours and be available to respond on short notice
• Able to maintain a professional appearance
• When working or traveling on JetBlue flights, and if time permits, all capable Crewmembers are asked to assist with light cleaning of the aircraft
• Must be an appropriate organizational fit for the JetBlue culture, that is, exhibit the JetBlue values of Safety, Caring, Integrity, Passion and Fun
• Promote JetBlue’s #1 value of safety as a Safety Ambassador, supporting JetBlue’s Safety Management System (SMS) components, Safety Policy and behavioral standards
• Identify safety and/or security concerns, issues, incidents or hazards that should be reported and report them whenever possible and by any means necessary including JetBlue’s confidential reporting systems (Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP) or Safety Action Report (SAR))
• Responsible for adhering to all applicable laws, regulations (FAA, OSHA, DOT, etc.) and Company policies, procedures and risk controls
• Uphold JetBlue’s safety performance metric goals and understand how they relate to their duties and responsibilities
• The use of ChatGPT or any other automated tool during the interview process will disqualify a candidate from being considered for the position.

Equipment

• Computer and other office equipment
• Jet bridge and/or airstairs operation
• Public Address System
• Informational Display Screen systems (RIDS, FIDS, BIDS, GIDS, SPIDS)
• Free-standing computer kiosks used to identify and process Customer reservations
• Bag Scanners
• Duty Phone

Work Environment

• Airport environment
• Subject to weather and elevated noise levels within airports
• Ability to stand for an extended period of time
• Required to do shift work and irregular hours due to irregular operations 

Physical Effort

• Moderate physical activity required by handling objects up to fifty (50) pounds frequently and/or seventy to one hundred (70-100) pounds occasionally with the assistance of other people or tools and being in a position where bending, crouching, kneeling, etc. is needed.