Assistant Operations Manager (JFK)

CLEAR

Job Number: 26197-258

Expires on November 9, 2026

 Category: Passenger Services

 John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

 Compensation: $27.50 Per Hour

 Employment Type: Full-Time

 Schedule: Weekends, Evening Shift, Morning Shift, Holidays

 Experience: 1–2 Years / Junior (12–24 months)

NOTE: This job requires obtaining a SIDA badge, which involves passing a comprehensive criminal background check.

Job Description

The Assistant Operations Manager will be a part of our airport leadership team, reporting to the General Manager and leading and driving the daily floor operations at your station. The ideal candidate for this position thrives in a fast-paced environment and is a hands-on coach for security, customer service, and sales. 

Key Responsibilities Include:

  • Spend 80% of time on the floor in a customer-facing environment at the airport
  • Ensure CLEAR and TSA policy and procedures are conducted with the highest levels of security and integrity
  • Monitor & drive security, service & sales on each shift
  • Manage shift briefings, debriefs & huddles, as well as any changes, breaks, and rotations Coach, mentor, and train the team to meet sales and customer service goals and standards
  • Oversee asset control & devices – understand how our technology works & be able to troubleshoot when necessary
  • Represent CLEAR throughout the airport, TSA and airline community by building strong stakeholder relationships
  • Manage incident prevention and responses
  • Attend station management team meetings 

Ideal candidates will have:

  • 1-2 years of leadership experience in a customer-facing operation (i.e. retail, restaurants, hospitality, rental cars). 
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to motivate, mentor and influence others.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in an ever-changing environment
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks
  • Proficiency in using technology daily in your work
  • Ability to stand/walk for extended periods of time
  • Ability to follow policies and procedures set forth by CLEAR, airport, state and federal regulations
  • Availability to work a non-traditional schedule (i.e. weekends, holidays, early mornings, and/or evenings)
  • Successful completion of CLEAR, airport, and government screening as applicable, and CLEAR background checks, including but not limited to a drug test. This may also include federal Personnel Security (PerSec) SF-85 screening, depending on your work assignment

About CLEAR:

Have you ever had that green-light feeling? When you hit every green light and the day just feels like magic. CLEAR’s mission is to create frictionless experiences where every day has that feeling. With more than 30+ million passionate members and hundreds of partners around the world, CLEAR’s identity platform is transforming the way people live, work, and travel. Whether it’s at the airport, stadium, or right on your phone, CLEAR connects you to the things that make you, you – unlocking easier, more secure, and more seamless experiences – making them all feel like magic.

Job Location

CLEAR

CLEAR

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

John F. Kennedy International Airport

Jamaica, New York 11430

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