Endeavor Air, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Delta Air Lines, takes pride in delivering a safe, reliable, and customer-focused travel experience. Flying as Delta Connection, Endeavor operates 130 regional jets on 700 daily flights to 126 destinations in the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean.

Endeavor is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn., with hub operations located in Atlanta, Cincinnati, Detroit, Minneapolis, New York, and Raleigh-Durham, and 11 maintenance bases across our network. At the heart of our operation, over 5,000 employees keep us soaring and help ensure Endeavor sets the standard for excellence in the regional airline industry.

We know that our people are our greatest assets, and we are committed to building a culture where employees love coming to work each day. At Endeavor Air, we foster a diverse, culturally-rich and safe workplace where employees are treated with dignity and respect. With a culture built on safety, excellence, and teamwork, Endeavor offers limitless potential for aviation professionals looking to start or continue their careers.

Our team promotes an inclusive environment in all aspects of the airline and our operation. As an EEO employer, we provide opportunities for all qualified candidates without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran, or disabled status

The Senior Manager, Operations - ATL is responsible for the safe, consistent, and efficient management of the Endeavor Air operation through planning, communication, monitoring and oversight on programs related to the Company’s performance goals and operational standards. Leads the Endeavor Airport Coordination Center management team and works cross-divisionally with Inflight, Flight Operations, Technical Operations, and Ground Operations teams   to support Endeavor’s objectives and goals. Develops direct relationships serving as liaison between Endeavor Air and Delta Air Lines Leadership.

• Drive hub performance by developing, implementing, controlling and monitoring the operating plan and initiatives
• Develop and implement short-term and long-term employee scheduling strategies based on flight schedule demand to ensure adequate operational coverage
• Partner with ACC Leadership to align and standardize best practices
• Plan and conduct new hire and recurrent training for ACC management staff
• Serve as on-site operational subject matter expert during irregular operations
• Provide operational guidance and assistance to local Inflight, Flight Operations, Technical Operations leadership
• Assist Director and serve as liaison and communications facilitator between Endeavor Air, Delta Air Lines leadership, vendor leadership, the Airport Authority and governmental agencies
• Participate in daily Endeavor and Delta briefings and conference calls to provide insight to the operation and ensure pertinent hub information is conveyed
• Assist Director in evaluating service providers, ensuring they possess the knowledge, skills, resources and experience to conduct safe and secure operations
• Ensure irregularities are fully investigated, documented and that appropriate corrective action is taken to prevent recurrence
• Responsible for the leadership and implementation of safety initiatives, on-time operational performance, customer service initiatives and programs, baggage services initiatives, IROP management and recovery plans along with other strategic initiatives for the hub
• Identify opportunities and execute advanced projects to improve operations, customer service, employee satisfaction, and financial performance
• Work with Director to establish expectations and priorities, drive performance, coach, develop and mentor team, and create a positive, dynamic and collaborative work environment
• Preserve and further develop Endeavor’s local community ties

• Other duties as assigned.

• Lead and support the ACC Manager(s) in effectively managing hub operations.

• Ethics and Values - Supports positive change and diversity that will support healthy organizational growth. Serves as a champion for projects and programs that are beneficial to the company.
• Knows our Business - Is informed and knowledgeable about trends in the field. Is willing to use own knowledge to constructively challenge institutional practices and systems that might be improved to increase organizational results.
• Building Trust & Decision Making - Treats all team members in a respectful, courteous, and professional manner, and values the input of all.  Recognizes when analysis is sufficient to proceed with making a good decision.
• Drives For Results By Inspiring Others - Develops clear workable plans with timelines, goals, and ways to measure results. Fosters engagement across different teams. 
• Know your Team & Leading People - Works inclusively with others on the team and across the organization to reach common goals.  Is approachable and friendly. Is skilled at valuing differences; recognizing others; and listening for understanding.

• Five years of experience in Airline Operations or equivalent business experience
• Three years people leadership experience
• Demonstrated leadership and supervisory knowledge of airline operations (OCC, airport customer service, crew, aircraft performance) in the regional airline environment skill, preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business or equivalent experience
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization utilizing a variety of tools including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Expertise is Sabre suite of products (preferred)
  Demonstrated experience in conflict resolution and finding common ground in order to obtain cooperation from others
• Proven ability to build teams
• Expert ability to multi-task with superior organizational skills
• Ability to anticipate roadblocks and plan appropriately to mitigate risks
• Excellent critical thinking and decision making capabilities

• Travel required up to 20% to attend meetings and support operations
• Temperature, noise level, or other factors that will affect the person’s working conditions while performing the job.
• Percentage of travel time expected, where travel occurs, and whether overnight travel is expected.
• Physical demands, such as amount of sitting, bending, lifting, driving, etc.
• May be required to wear facial masks, take safety measures, or work remotely (if applicable) as necessary and as dictated by safety standards to help protect self and others in the workplace.
• Position requires some physical exertion such as pulling, pushing, reaching bending, and standing, walking and light lifting not in excess of 30 lbs.
• Nights and weekends and holidays as needed to support the operation.
• Valid driver license and passport

Providing world-class service to our customers starts with providing world-class benefits to our employees. Endeavor Air employees receive a competitive total compensation package which includes a variety of benefits to choose from and some of the best perks around.

• Free or reduced-rate travel privileges on Delta Air Lines and 80+ air carriers worldwide for employees and eligible family members
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
• 401(k) with Company Match starting on Day 1
• Operational Performance Rewards (OPR) Program
• Life and AD&D Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), and voluntary supplementary benefit options