Manager Station Operations

Alaska Airlines

The Team
Guided by our purpose, core values, and leadership principles, we are creating an airline people love. Our corporate teams set the strategies and operational plans to ensure the success of our company. Whether we use our expertise in accounting, human resources, finance, planning, legal, marketing, or any of our operational divisions, our shared passion for travel and our guests is what motivates us to achieve excellence each day. If you share our passion for creating an airline people love, we want to hear from you.

Role Summary
The Manager, Station Operations is responsible for owning the airport's operation and executing on Alaska Airlines (AS) strategy to ensure a superior level of international customer service that will delight our guests. As a people leader, the Manager, Station Operations, leads and establishes priorities for the team to deliver a remarkable guest experience, and maintain the utmost safety standards.

Key Duties

• Manage daily airport station operations and establish priorities of station operations and employees.
• Execute on strategy necessary plans, budgets, and schedules.
• Ensure compliance with ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority), European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) regulations and US carrier regulations.
• Negotiate and manage vendor contracts, as needed.
• Make decisions related to all functions at the station, including customer service, ticketing, baggage handling, cargo operations (weight and balance), passenger security, ramp service activities, and reservations in a manner to ensure compliance with company service standards, policies, and all with all Italian, EU and US and local airport authorities as applicable.
• Represent the company in the community through public relations activities.
• Manage all station resources, such as facilities, equipment, and supplies.
• Develop people through effective performance management and ongoing feedback, focusing on delegation for stretch assignments, growing and developing the team for capacity and growth, looking at performance across the team, and time management.
• Supervise labor contract administration, as needed.
• Shape culture of team through action, presence, and reinforcement of behaviors.

Required
Job-Specific Experience, Education & Skills

• A minimum 5 years of international widebody operations experience, preferably with proven skills in passenger service, station operations, including cargo handling, ground operations, personnel administration, scheduling shift work, administering bargaining unit employees and budget controls.
• At least 2 years of leadership experience or supervisory role.
• Bachelor's degree, or an additional two years of relevant training/experience in lieu of this degree.
• Fluency in Italian and proficiency in English (spoken and written) to enhance both customer and employee satisfaction.
• Active listener who values diverse perspective and fosters an inclusive environment.
• Ability to establish cross-functional, collaborative relationships with other teams and workgroups.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule (e.g., weekends, holidays, and non-standard shifts).
• Must be authorized to work in Italy and meet airport security clearance requirements. Candidates must be eligible to obtain an Airport Identification Badge, which includes passing a background check conducted by the Airport Police and completing mandatory security training. Employment is contingent upon successful clearance and badge issuance by the airport authority.
• Experience working with Italian airport authorities and ground service providers.
• Familiarity with ENAC regulations, airport safety standards, EU aviation policies and a strong understanding of transatlantic airport operations, compliance, TSA and GSC regulations and responsibilities.
• Previous experience managing unionized teams under a CCNL framework.
• Must be able to travel to the US without restrictions.

Preferred

• Five years of previous station leadership experience.
• Experience in a transatlantic airport operations environment.
• Fluency in other European languages is an advantage.
• Knowledge of Sabre, Image, or similar airline platforms.

Job-Specific Leadership Expectations
Embody our values to own safety, do the right thing, be caring and kind, and deliver performance.

Total Rewards
Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Horizon Air pay and benefits can vary by company, location, number of regularly scheduled hours worked, length of employment, and employment status.

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive well-being programs
• Free stand-by travel privileges on Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines & Horizon Air

For more information about Alaska/Hawaiian/Horizon Total Rewards please visit our career site and view benefits.

Regulatory Information
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
We aim to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their sex; religious or similar philosophical belief; race including color, nationality, ethnic or national origin; age; sexual orientation; whether they are pregnant or on maternity leave; or, whether they are married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled; or whether they have undergone, are undergoing or intend to undergo gender reassignment.

Apply by 7:00 PM Pacific Time on
1/10/2026

Location
Rome