Aviation Operations Manager

Aviation Operations Manager

Job Description:

Position Overview:

The Aviation Operations Manager leads, manages and coordinates the activities of a front-line workforce and ensures that everyone is working to provide exemplary customer service. This position is responsible for oversight of all front line business operations, including the growth of the business and overseeing all customer service, dispatch, flight training, aircraft rental, charter, sales and FBO & line service operations, as well as flight operations and maintenance. This position also works directly with our accounting department to ensure the timely completion of all invoicing, payable, receivable, and audit operations.

Position Duties:

Develop, implement, and maintain operational and maintenance protocols and procedures Maintain a strong working relationship with all aircraft users and represent the company in matters related to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Airport Authority, State and municipal aviation authorities, community organizations, and others. Develop and manage the aviation operations budget, including regular purchases and long-term capital planning. Monitor and ensure the staff maintains required qualifications. Ensure record keeping of employee required qualifications. Ensure standard operating procedures are maintained and accurate. Ensure the maintenance and mechanical reliability of the aircraft Manage hangar operations Manage flight operations to ensure safe and efficient operations including the maintenance of a safety program. Ensure flight scheduling to operate with the highest level of efficiency Order fuel and review projections daily Scheduling and approving bi-weekly payroll Coordinate and manage general maintenance of facility and equipment Assist with employee relations; reviews, counseling, disciplinary actions, terminations Train new employees, ensure continuous training, manage logs and sign off sheets

Job Requirements:

Preferred Qualifications:

4 year college degree in Aviation or related study and/or equivalent professional experience Possess strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills General knowledge of business management and accounting Proficient with personal computers and Microsoft office products Now (Job and company information not to be copied, shared, scraped, or otherwise disseminated/distributed without explicit consent of ) Now Job Info Location Eden Prairie, Minnesota, USA Type Permanent Company Details Thunderbird Aviation, Inc. 14091 Pioneer Trail Eden Prairie, Minnesota 55347 USA thunderbirdaviation 1 Open Job Available Thunderbird Aviation, Inc. Thunderbird Aviation has been the Upper Midwest's leader in General Aviation since 1962. With locations at Flying Cloud and Crystal in Minnesota, our full service FBOs provide fuel, maintenance, flight training, charter, and new and preowned aircraft...

Benefits:

This is a full time position and compensation is determined based on the candidate's industry experience and education. Thunderbird Aviation provides a full benefits package, to include health, dental, and 401(k).

Supported Manufacturers:

Piper, Cessna, Beechcraft Seminole, Warrior, Archer, Arrow, 172, King Air C90