Transportation & Dock Manager

Our Companies:

Ketchikan-based Venture Travel, LLC dba Taquan Air and Kawanti Adventures (the Companies) are leading providers of air service and visitor experiences in Southeast Alaska. Our Companies operate a fleet of aircraft and visitor venues including the Alaska Rainforest Sanctuary, Adventure Karts, Alaska Canopy Adventures and other attractions in Ketchikan and Juneau.

As an employee of our Companies, you commit to performing your duties and responsibilities within the framework of our Vision, Mission, and Values and in accordance with the Companies’ Policies and Procedures Manual. Safety, Respect, Quality, and Excellence are inherent in all that we do for our guests, our organization, and our community. These are amongst the values you are expected to embody in your interactions and communications with staff, customers, and stakeholders.

Alaska Rainforest Sanctuary (ARS), LLC dba Kawanti Adventures

Transportation Operations Manager

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Driver Guides & Dock Staff

The Transportation Operations Manageris a leadership role responsible for overseeing the company’s transportation operations, including scheduling, maintenance, safety, and logistical coordination across all transportation partners. This position provides strategic direction and operational oversight to ensure efficient, safe, and value aligned transportation services. The Transportation Operations Manager works closely with driver guides, dock staff and partner organizations such as Taquan Air and Kawanti Adventures and maintains alignment with company goals and values.

• Motivate, lead, communicate and further develop a high-performance team through the promotion and application of Vision, Mission, and Values to staff, customers, and stakeholders.
• Develop transportation and dock operations procedures including scheduling, maintenance, and safety.
• Ensure transportation logistics are aligned as they relate to Taquan Air, Kawanti Adventures, and independent transportation.
• Coordinate communication with dock staff, driver guides, and tour sites.
• Assist with hiring and training of driver guides and dock staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Take on additional responsibilities to support the success of the organization and uphold company values and strategic goals.

The role requires strong leadership and communication skills to motivate and develop a high‑performance team while upholding the organization’s Vision, Mission, and Values. Success depends on the ability to design and manage transportation operations, including scheduling, maintenance, and safety, while ensuring seamless logistical alignment with Taquan Air, Kawanti Adventures, and independent providers. Effective coordination with dock operations, driver‑guides, and tour sites is essential, along with the flexibility to support the Dock Operations Supervisor as needed.

Competence in hiring, training, and guiding transportation staff further strengthens operational reliability and overall team performance.

• A motivated, well‑trained, and high‑performing transportation team that consistently reflects the company’s Vision, Mission, and Values.
• Transportation and dock operations run smoothly, with reliable scheduling, safe vehicle practices, and well‑defined procedures.
• Logistics between Taquan Air, Kawanti Adventures, and independent transportation partners remain aligned and efficient.
• Communication across dock operations, driver‑guides, and tour sites is timely, accurate, and collaborative.
• Hiring and training processes produce confident, capable driver‑guides who contribute to strong operational performance.
• Additional assigned duties are handled with flexibility, professionalism, and a solutions‑focused mindset.
• Demonstrates alignment with company values through leadership behaviors and decision‑making.
• 100% compliance with internal safety policies and DOT regulations.

• Effectively interact and communicate with peers, managers, and other…