General Manager

The General Manager is responsible for the overall leadership, operational performance, and financial results of the Fixed Base Operator (FBO). This role oversees customer relations, line service operations, accounting, health, safety, environmental compliance, and facilities, while planning and coordinating the sale and delivery of general aviation services, including fuel, hangar, and office rentals.

The General Manager provides daytoday leadership to ensure safe, reliable, and highquality service, serves as the primary liaison to the airport community, and fosters a positive, accountable team culture that delivers exceptional service to both internal and external customers.

Operations & Financial Leadership

• Assist in the development and execution of the annual operating plan and budget for the business
• Implement and maintain standardized service levels, pricing strategies, and operating procedures across fuel (Jet A and Avgas), hangars, office rentals, and facilities
• Monitor operating performance across business units (e.g., line service, hangar operations) and implement corrective actions as needed
• Manage inventory, equipment, tools, and vendor relationships to support efficient operations
• Oversee capital expenditures, facility maintenance, and asset management

Revenue Growth & Customer Strategy

• Manage hangar occupancy and customer mix to drive fuel volume growth and longterm revenue
• Identify and pursue prospective anchor hangar tenants
• Support lease renewals, extensions, amendments, and major customer agreement negotiations
• Ensure consistent delivery of highquality customer service and brand standards

People Leadership & Development

• Lead, coach, and develop FBO staff, including Line Service Technicians (LSTs), Customer Service Representatives (CSRs), GSE Mechanics, Base Safety Coordinator, and Facilities Manager
• Support recruiting, onboarding, and ongoing training programs to build a skilled, safetyfocused workforce
• Promote a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement
• Ensure staffing levels and labor productivity align with business needs

Safety, Compliance & Facilities

• Champion health, safety, and environmental compliance, including adherence to regulatory requirements and company standards
• Implement safety practices, training programs, and incident prevention initiatives
• Attend regular safety committee meetings
• Uphold standards for IS-BAH certification and growth to achieve Stage 3 registration

Airport & Community Relations

• Serve as the primary company representative within the airport community
• Attend necessary airport meetings and maintain strong working relationships with:
  
  
  
  • Airport Authority
  • Regulatory agencies
  • ARFF and public safety partners
  • Tenants, customers, and community stakeholders
  
  
  
  
• Support and participate in community and airporthosted events, such as public safety days, community outreach events, and aviation education initiatives (administrative support provided)

Additional Responsibilities

• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Regional Vice President or COO

• Minimum of five (5) years of supervisory or management experience (aviation or airport operations strongly preferred)
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Aviation Management, or a related field - OR - equivalent years of experience
• Strong leadership, organizational, and execution skills
• Proven business acumen with sound judgment, negotiation, and decisionmaking capabilities
• Resultsdriven mindset with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Strong financial and analytical skills, including experience with budgets, forecasting, invoice tracking, and financial reporting
• Proven project management experience, including oversight of airport or facilityrelated projects (engineering and consulting support provided)
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships with regulatory agencies, government entities, tenants, and community partners
• Experience coordinating or supporting community or airport events
• A valid driver's license and clear driving record

Working conditions and physical demands for this role -

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, including extreme heat and cold; high, precarious places; outside weather conditions and vibration; and chemicals including aviation fuels, oils, and lavatory fluid. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Note: The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to the job. They are not construed to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

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Modern Aviation's Pay Range -

$135,000- $150,000 + bonus + benefits.

The Modern Aviation pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, or other law.

Benefits Provided -

Modern Aviation offers a comprehensive benefit package including:

Equal Employment Opportunity -

It is Modern Aviation's policy to seek and employ qualified persons, in all jobs, in a manner that will ensure equal employment opportunity in a manner that does not discriminate against any person based upon race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected status. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Modern Aviation is not able to provide visa sponsorship at this time.

Modern Aviation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans