Supervisor - Customer Service Airport Operations

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.<br><br>Come join us to create what’s next. Let’s define tomorrow, together.<br><br><h2>Description</h2><blockquote dir="ltr"><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:"Open Sans", "Segoe UI", Frutiger, "Frutiger Linotype", "Dejavu Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Arial, sans-serif;font-size:13.02px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0px 0px 12px;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;">At 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.</span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Arial;font-size:13.02px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0px;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:"Open Sans", "Segoe UI", Frutiger, "Frutiger Linotype", "Dejavu Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Arial, sans-serif;font-size:13.02px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0px 0px 12px;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;"><span style="line-height:13.8px;">The supervisor will focus on leading and developing the skills of front-line co-workers with the goal of delivering consistent and excellent customer service and delivering a quality product in accordance with Company guidelines. Ensure consistency on operational, service and product delivery. Develop and support standard work and continuous improvement processes. Oversee and support the performance of a team, zone or area.</span></span></p><h3 style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(37, 37, 37);font-family:"Open Sans", "Segoe UI", Frutiger, "Frutiger Linotype", "Dejavu Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Arial, sans-serif;font-size:revert;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:revert;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0px;orphans:2;padding:0px;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;">Job overview and responsibilities </span></h3><ul style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:"Open Sans", "Segoe UI", Frutiger, "Frutiger Linotype", "Dejavu Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Arial, sans-serif;font-size:13.02px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:12px 0px;orphans:2;padding:revert;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;"><li style="line-height:1.25;"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0px 0px 12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:9pt;"><span style="line-height:13.8px;">Lead and engage front-line teams to deliver exceptional customer service and on-time, high-quality products; conduct briefings, set clear expectations, and maintain strong team communications across shifts. Assign and delegate tasks appropriately; provide ongoing coaching, recognition, and skill development focused on service and operational excellence. Identify issues and apply structured problem solving; develop and execute action plans to address performance or behavior gaps (e.g., dependability, attendance, job quality). Monitor team performance and customer interactions to ensure compliance with company standards, safety protocols, and service goals. Administer corrective actions and document performance issues, investigations (e.g., safety, complaints), and high performance in the case management system.        </span></span></p></li><li style="line-height:1.25;"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0px 0px 12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:9pt;"><span style="line-height:13.8px;">Review key metrics, conduct trend analyses, and lead performance dialogues to drive continuous improvement and accountability. Develop and implement standard work processes; ensure effective shift turnover and operational alignment.           </span></span></p></li><li style="line-height:1.25;"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0px 0px 12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:9pt;"><span style="line-height:13.8px;">Participate in peer, safety, and accident review boards; address and resolve inappropriate behavior with clear, actionable feedback.             </span></span></p></li><li style="line-height:1.25;"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0px 0px 12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:9pt;"><span style="line-height:13.8px;">Serve as a subject matter expert on service delivery, company procedures, and union guidelines; provide technical guidance as needed.          </span></span></p></li><li style="line-height:1.25;"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0px 0px 12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:9pt;"><span style="line-height:13.8px;">Partner with Business Partners to support shared goals and ensure consistent service delivery.  </span></span></p></li><li style="line-height:1.25;"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0px 0px 12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:9pt;"><span style="line-height:13.8px;">Complete required documentation, attend team and leadership meetings, support collateral projects, and manage communications (e.g., email, voicemail follow-up). </span></span></p></li></ul></blockquote><h2>Qualifications</h2><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:"Open Sans", "Segoe UI", Frutiger, "Frutiger Linotype", "Dejavu Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Arial, sans-serif;font-size:13.02px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0px 0px 12px;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;"><strong>What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):</strong></p><ul style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:"Open Sans", "Segoe UI", Frutiger, "Frutiger Linotype", "Dejavu Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Arial, sans-serif;font-size:13.02px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:12px 0px;orphans:2;padding:revert;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;"><li style="line-height:1.25;"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0px 0px 12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:9pt;"><span style="line-height:13.8px;">High school diploma or equivalent</span></span></p></li><li style="line-height:1.25;"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0px 0px 12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:9pt;"><span style="line-height:13.8px;">2+ years’ experience in an operations or fast-paced business environment or successful completion of a company-sponsored training program</span></span></p></li><li style="line-height:1.25;"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0px 0px 12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:9pt;"><span style="line-height:13.8px;">Experience leading teams and delivering customer service</span></span></p></li><li style="line-height:1.25;"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0px 0px 12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:9pt;"><span style="line-height:13.8px;">Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills</span></span></p></li><li style="line-height:1.25;"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0px 0px 12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:9pt;"><span style="line-height:13.8px;">Proven ability in conflict resolution, decision-making, and team leadership</span></span></p></li><li style="line-height:1.25;"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0px 0px 12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:9pt;"><span style="line-height:13.8px;">Proficient in IT systems and job-relevant software</span></span></p></li><li style="line-height:1.25;"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0px 0px 12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:9pt;"><span style="line-height:13.8px;">Demonstrated strengths in business acumen, continuous improvement, and customer focus</span></span></p></li><li style="line-height:1.25;"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0px 0px 12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:9pt;"><span style="line-height:13.8px;">Strong sense of accountability, teamwork, motivation, and safety orientation</span></span></p></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:"Open Sans", "Segoe UI", Frutiger, "Frutiger Linotype", "Dejavu Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Arial, sans-serif;font-size:13.02px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0px 0px 12px;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;"><strong>What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):</strong></p><ul style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:"Open Sans", "Segoe UI", Frutiger, "Frutiger Linotype", "Dejavu Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Arial, sans-serif;font-size:13.02px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:12px 0px;orphans:2;padding:revert;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;"><li style="line-height:1.25;"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0px 0px 12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:9pt;"><span style="line-height:13.8px;">Bachelor's degree or related experience</span></span></p></li><li style="line-height:1.25;"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0px 0px 12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:9pt;"><span style="line-height:13.8px;">Union experience</span></span></p></li></ul><br>The base pay range for this role is $80,235.90 to $98,066.10.<br>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.<br><br>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.<br><br>United Airlines is an equal opportunity employer. United Airlines recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status and other protected status as required by applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT.<br><br>We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions. Please contact <a href="mailto:JobAccommodations@united.com" target="_blank">JobAccommodations@united.com</a> to request accommodation.

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