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Assistant Manager - Airport Operations Customer Service
East Newark, NJApril 1st, 2026
Achieving our goals starts with supporting yours. Grow your career, access top-tier health and wellness benefits, build lasting connections with your team and our customers, and travel the world using our extensive route network.Come join us to create what's next. Let's define tomorrow, together.DescriptionAt United, we fly into airports around the entire world. And we need a whole team of people to keep things running in tip-top shape! From the exceptional service at the check-in counter to the departure gate, and even behind the scenes making sure your checked bags arrive with you, our Airport Operations team keeps operations at our airports running smoothly every single day.Job overview and responsibilitiesThe Airport Operations department keeps operations at our airports running smoothly through planning, organization and supervision.The Assistant Manager - AO Customer Service is responsible for the day-to-day operational management and oversight of Customer Service activities for the Hub station including but not limited to safety, performance, customer service, employee enablement and the development and sustainment of a Core4 culture.In some cases, Assistant Managers will be responsible for both Customer Service activities and personnel as overall 'product managers' in specific areas of the operation.They will also be responsible for leading the execution of operational plans in support of station and Company objectives and goals via process management and improvement.Assistant Managers will be responsible for development and sustainment of administrative practices that track and support service, safety, financial and employee relations metrics which may include assigned budget responsibility. In addition, Assistant Managers may be assigned projects and must lead those projects through the four phases of project management; envision, design, build and activate.They will lead and directly manage a team of Supervisors and have responsibility for performance management, leadership development and growth for those assigned Supervisors.Station Operational Performance - support the achievement of station operational objectives, goals and metricsEmployee Relations and Employee Development - promote positive employee and labor relations through ongoing engagement and effective communicationsStation Financial Performance - support the achievement of cost and revenue goals through manpower management, baggage fee enforcement and ground aircraft fuel burn reductionStation Safety & Security - Day to day management of station safety and security programs towards achieving the highest levels of compliance with safety and security standards and regulations and optimal safety performance against station goalQualificationsWhat's needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):Associate's degree or equivalent work experienceMinimum 2-4 years leadership experience in an airport operations environment1-2 years line station or Hub operational experience (above and below the wing)Previous experience managing in a union environmentResponsible for a 24-hour, 7 day a week operationMust have ability to work weekends and shift workTravel is requiredMust be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorshipSuccessful completion of interview required to meet job qualificationReliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the positionWhat will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):College Degree or related field experience in an airline operational environmentProject Management ExperienceThe base pay range for this role is $88,259.40 to $107,872.60.The base salary range/hourly rate listed is dependent on job-related, factors such as experience, education, and skills. This position is also eligible for bonus and/or long-term incentive compensation awards.You may be eligible for the following competitive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, accident & disability, parental leave, employee assistance program, commuter, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) and flight privileges.United Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law. We provide reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation, contact JobAccommodations@united.com
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