Operations Manager- EWR

Job Description

Global Elite Group provides world-class aviation security, airport operations support, and regulatory compliance services at major airports across the United States. Our mission is simple:

Protect people. Secure operations. Deliver excellence, every flight, every shift, every day.

Our teams safeguard critical aviation infrastructure, support airlines and airport authorities, and strengthen national security through consistent, high-quality operational performance.

If you are an experienced aviation or airport operations professional ready for a leadership role with impact, we invite you to apply.

Global is an equal-opportunity employer.  All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. 

Position Overview:

Global Elite Group is hiring an Operations Manager to oversee daily aviation security operations at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). This role leads front-line security teams, ensures regulatory compliance (TSA / Port Authority of NY & NJ), supports airline partners, and drives a culture of safety, accountability, and operational excellence.

This position is ideal for a mission-driven leader who thrives in a fast-paced airport environment and is ready to step into a high-visibility operations role.

Compensation & Benefits: 

• Salary: $55,000-$65,000 per year
• Medical, Dental, Vision, AFLAC
• Paid Time Off + Holiday Pay
• 401(k) with employer match  
• Employee engagement, development, and advancement pathways  
• A dynamic airport operations environment that strengthens your judgment, leadership skills, and professional growth
• Opportunities to collaborate with TSA, airport authorities, airline clients, and law enforcement partners

Key Responsibilities:  

Airport & Security Operations Leadership

• Lead and supervise aviation security teams to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient operations
• Maintain full compliance with TSA, Port Authority of NY/NJ, and company security regulations
• Provide immediate operational support to airlines and airport partners

Team Management & Training

• Manage scheduling, staffing, and deployment to ensure adequate security coverage
• Train, coach, and evaluate supervisors and officers (initial, recurrent, and remedial training)
• Conduct performance reviews and corrective action plans

Compliance & Incident Management

• Conduct quality assurance checks and ensure adherence to all security SOPs
• Investigate incidents and complete required reports
• Participate in airport emergency exercises, TSA audits, tabletop drills, and security planning meetings

Operational Readiness

• Ensure readiness of personnel, equipment, vehicles, and procedures at all times
• Report staffing gaps, operational challenges, or compliance concerns to station leadership
• Maintain professionalism and situational awareness in a fast-moving airport environment

Qualifications

Required Qualifications: 

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid New Jersey SORA license
• Ability to obtain and maintain an EWR SIDA badge with customs seal
• Valid driver’s license (airside operations required)
• 2–3+ years of leadership experience in airport operations, aviation security, or transportation security
• Strong communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to lead teams in a 24/7 airport schedule environment
• Proven ability to enforce policies, maintain standards, and ensure regulatory compliance
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays

Preferred Experience: 

• Aviation security management
• Airport operations supervision
• TSA-regulated operations
• Airline station operations
• Emergency response or incident management in an airport environment
• Security program management (ASP, AOSSP, AOSSP-Air Cargo)

Why Join Us?

Joining Global Elite Group means stepping into a mission-driven role at one of the nation’s busiest and most complex airports, where your leadership directly contributes to aviation safety and homeland security. As an Operations Manager, you will collaborate closely with TSA, CBP, airline partners, and airport authorities, becoming a trusted operational leader within the airport ecosystem. You’ll have the opportunity to grow your career in operations management, compliance, or regional leadership, all while being part of a company nationally recognized for its commitment to excellence, integrity, and best-in-class aviation security services.