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Operations Supervisor (IDS Detroit Airport)


Job Location:

Detroit, MI - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 60000 - 65000
Posted: 29 September 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Discover an exciting future at the Airport!

Operations Supervisor - 2026 (IDS DTW Airport)

Location: 538A East Service Dr Detroit MI 48242

Salary range: $60k - $65k/yr. Full-time and on-call base on winter weather

About us:
The Inland Group of Companies (IDS and Quantem Aviation Services) is a trusted aviation partner operating at over 50 airports across Canada and the United States. We deliver aircraft de-icing fueling environmental management ground handling and other specialized aviation support services.
Safety is our highest priority. Every employee has the authority and responsibility to stop work when unsafe conditions exist.
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Whats in it for you:

Insurance - health dental and life

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Employee discounts

Competitive wages

Flexible schedule

Advancement opportunities

On the job training

$300 referral bonuses - unlimited

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Position Overview:

The Operations Supervisor is responsible for the safe and cost-effective use of the facility equipment and labor within control of this position. Ensure all staff are compliance with Inlands policy of superior service and satisfaction while maintaining compliance with all written company and Government rules and regulations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Including but not limited to):

  • Manage all aspects of the daily operations as well as provide leadership and coaching to increase overall safety performance maintenance flight operations facility requirements and customer service for the assigned deicing location;
  • Assist the General Manager and/or Operations Manager with station audits;
  • Provide information needed for airline deicing reports and handle all airline and FAA questions/concerns as required;
  • Take proper measures to be sure that aircrafts are deiced properly and airline manual requirements are met;
  • Communicate regularly on airline manual updates to provide information to employees and coordinate with the General Manager and/or Operations Manager on investigations of any security issues and accident reviews;

Required Skills and Experience:

  • Must possess 5 years of Airport/Airline or similar industry operational experience with a background in safety and regulatory compliance with all local state and federal rules and regulations;
  • College Degree or combination of higher learning or related professional experience;
  • Successful completion of all IDS classroom and OJT de/anti-icing training;
  • Intermediate computer skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook Word PowerPoint and Excel);
  • A valid drivers license is required for this position.

Work Environment:

  • Office environment with the potential of remaining seated for extended periods of time;
  • Continuous use of a computer keyboard and mouse;
  • Outdoor - prolonged periods of time standing with exposure to prevalent weather dust dirt fuel fumes and noise in or around heavy equipment and moving vehicles;
  • May be exposed to hazards inherent in airport operations all of which are well-managed with a high level of training personal protective equipment and safety procedures.

Physical Demands:

  • Must be able to lift push pull up to 55 pounds at times but not in excess of 75 pounds;
  • Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus;
  • Must be able to squat stoop kneel bend stretch crawl in awkward positions.

The Inland Group of Companies offers a variety of opportunities to work in the field of aviation. Whether its deicing aircraft protecting the environment or keeping passengers and cargo moving your future can take off with the Inland Group.


Required Experience:

Manager


About Company

IDS, a member of the Inland Group of Companies, focuses solely on the delivery of aircraft deicing and anti-icing services. Collectively, we have safely deiced over 500,000 aircraft.

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