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 Farmington, NM! This station will serve Farmington and the surrounding areas as it provides daily flights connecting it to locations across the country and the 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:

• 401(k) with company matching
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Annual profit sharing and quarterly performance bonuses
• Unparalleled travel benefits for you and your family with one or more of our four mainline partners

As the new General Manager, you will set the tone for the entire Farmington operation as you strive to uphold SkyWests 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 operational efficiency 
• 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 with experience and city category classification. Moving and relocation expenses may apply.

Candidates should be driven, dedicated, well-rounded professionals with a wide range of management and customer service abilities. 

• Required: Prior management or supervisory experience within an airline's ground-handling operation 
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Passion for leadership and customer service, with strong people and employee-relations skills
• Self-motivated and goal-oriented
• Travel for company business and training meetings as needed
• Lift 50 pounds or more consistently, with or without reasonable accommodation
• 18 years old or older
• Possess a valid, unrestricted state-issued driver’s license
• Have a High School Diploma or GED
  
• 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: General knowledge and understanding of SkyWest Airlines’ policies and procedures

• This is a full-time position
• Salary range: $45,000 - $55,000 per year, based on experience
• This is not a Department of Transportation safety-sensitive position

Please complete the online application. Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted with further information regarding the meeting date, time, and location.

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