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This Jobot Job is hosted by: Maria Reyes

Salary: $95,000 - $110,000 per year

A bit about us:

We're a fast-moving private aviation company based in the Las Vegas area, flying some of the sleekest jets in the sky!

Focused on luxury, precision, and top-tier service, we deliver private charter experiences with a modern edge. Our team thrives on innovation, excellence, and the adrenaline of a growing fleet. If you're passionate about aviation and ready to level up, we'd love to meet you.

Why join us?

We offer

Competitive pay 95,000-110,000/year DOE

Great benefits, including medical, dental, and vision

401k & matching

Relocation assistance!

Job Details

This opportunity is out of Henderson, NV relocation assistance available

You will

Direct daily ground handling activities, including towing, marshalling, aircraft parking, and ramp operations, with a focus on safety and efficiency.

Oversee all ground-based support for flights, including fueling, catering logistics, and equipment setup to ensure smooth, timely departures and arrivals.

Lead, train, and mentor a team of ground operations professionals, promoting a safety-first, service-driven culture.

Ensure full adherence to applicable FAA regulations, OSHA standards, and internal safety protocols consistent with top-tier industry certifications.

Develop and refine SOPs to streamline operations, enhance turnaround times, and elevate the passenger experience.

Manage relationships with FBOs, fuel providers, and ground handling vendors to maintain consistent quality and reliability.

Oversee maintenance and procurement of ground support equipment such as tugs, GPUs, and baggage handling carts.

Conduct safety audits, oversee ongoing training, and reinforce safety protocols throughout ground operations.

Work closely with internal departments including Flight Operations, Maintenance, and Client Services to ensure unified execution of all ground-related tasks.

Manage budgets, identify cost-saving opportunities, and report performance metrics to senior leadership.

Experience

5-7 years in aviation ground operations, with at least 2 years in a leadership or supervisory capacity. Private aviation or FBO background strongly preferred.

Knowledge & Skills

Deep understanding of ground handling procedures, aircraft marshalling, ramp safety, and equipment operations

Strong working knowledge of FAA and OSHA compliance

Proven leadership skills with experience managing diverse teams

Excellent communication and coordination abilities

Comfortable working in high-pressure, dynamic environments

Familiarity with aviation operations platforms (e.g., FL3XX) is a plus

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Permanent