Manager Trainee - Operational Strength Program

About the role

Avis Budget Group is recruiting trainees for its Operational Strength Program (OSP), starting January 2027. The program is a 12-month, full-time, immersive career-launching journey for high-potential leaders who want to become Operations Managers. It combines structured learning, functional rotations and hands-on experience with a peer cohort and mentorship from senior leaders. The program is based at San Diego International Airport.

Key responsibilities

• Rotate through key operational functions while receiving personalized mentorship
• Apply new skills daily through hands-on experience in operations, customer service, logistics and team leadership
• Build the skills to drive team performance and operational excellence in a fast-paced environment
• Participate in a cohort of peers from across the country and receive coaching from senior leaders

Successful Operations Managers must be open to relocation to any location nationwide after completing the initial eight-week training, which is a mandatory condition of the program.

Required profile

• 2- or 4-year college degree OR 4 years of military service
• Ability and willingness to relocate anywhere in the United States
• Experience as a team member or team leader (e.g., sports, clubs, military)
• Ability to work shifts, weekends and holidays, with regular on-site presence (not remote)
• Valid driver's license and authorization to work in the United States
• Extra points for at least one year of customer service experience

What we offer

• Annual compensation of $68,640 and a sign-on bonus of $2,500
• Company vehicle with gas, insurance and maintenance included
• Career placement into a management role upon program completion
• Paid time off, leadership development training and coaching
• 401K retirement plan with full company match up to 6% after one year of service
• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, plus voluntary benefits and employee discounts
• Relocation support