General information

Job Title
Airport Administration Manager - ORD
Date
Thursday, March 26, 2026
Entity
Unifi Aviation, LLC
Posting City
Chicago
Posting State
Illinois
Exempt or Non-Exempt Position
Exempt
Shift
A.M. shift, P.M. shift
Minimum Salary
63000
Maximum Salary
75000

Requirements and Description

Job Summary:

Unifi has decades of experience in the aviation services industry. We continue to innovate, adapt, and grow by leaning on our experience and expertise in airline ground services. Our vision is to be the most respected company by providing exceptional experience getting aircraft and passengers to their destination safely.

We are seeking individuals to join our growing team who are passionate, have integrity, and have empathy for how their words and decisions affect our employees, customers, and partners. Join our team and see where the flight benefits can take you.

The Administration Manager is responsible for providing support and assistance to the Chicago station by supervising staff, leading various projects, general office management, payroll, time/attendance, budgeting and expense reporting and supporting staffing activities.

Benefits:
* Flight Privileges: Offered after 30 days for employees and eligible family members!
* Competitive pay with daily access to earned wages.
* Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance for full-time employees.
* Paid time off - 9 paid holidays + 80 hours of PTO in your first year (PTO plans increase with tenure).
* 401k with 3% company match contribution when you contribute 9% to your retirement plan after 30 days.
* Exclusive Discounts and Additional Wellness program.
* Eligible to receive annual performance bonuses as additional compensation

Responsibilities:
* Manage and train a team of station admins
* Manage and be familiar with time keeping in Kronos
* Reporting and compliance for the station
* Order uniforms and other supplies or materials needed at the station
* Writing/training collateral responsibilities for Admins
* Complete Gensuite audits weekly - admin/back office/ramp/tkt
* Monitor and follow up on Kronos schedule compliance report
* Monitor hiring tracker and follow up with admins as needed
* Plan/hold weekly admin call (can move to bi-weekly after a few months)
* Standardize OOS/hours reports across all islands
* Send weekly report on progress/issues
* Plan needed visits, validate with director and then update calendar
* Support hiring events in Calgary, partner with various Unifi teams for hiring and onboarding
* Coordinates pre-employment tasks such as badging
* Performs other duties as assigned.
* Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Aviation Management or related field is preferred.
* Previous experience leading a team is desired.
* Ability to solve problems and influence people across all functional areas.
* Outstanding facilitator and communicator; lead innovation by teaching, consensus-building, and project execution.
* Ability to lead and demonstrate initiative and work well in a team environment
* Excellent oral and written communication skills
* Solid decision-maker with excellent analytical skills.
* Ability to manage multiple priorities and be self-starting on tasks within area of expertise.
* High School Graduate or Equivalent
* Must be a local (in-state) resident.
* Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen.
* Ability to pass up to a 10-year background check.
* Must be at least 18 years of age.
* Must have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986.

Must complete SIDA training if needed to obtain airport authority identification security.
"Unifi is committed to equal opportunity employment regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or veteran status."
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