Position Purpose: Manage the operational aspects of the flight department through the formulation and implementation of polices and procedures for the safe and efficient operation of our aircraft. Manage and control the aircraft scheduling, maintenance programs and executive reservation process for the corporate aircraft including trip approval and denial, executive travel limitations policy, within the bounds of Company policy, to satisfy the travel needs and requests of authorized passengers. Major Tasks, Responsibilities & Key Accountabilities: 20% Manage operational aspects of flight department, implementation of polices and procedures for the safe and efficient operation of the flight department. 20% Plan, manage and control the scheduling, operation and maintenance of assigned aircraft and staffing. Manage and support the helicopter and jet charter audit and approval programs. 10% Manage executive reservation process, including travel limitations deviations. 20% Ensure that all associates and programs are in compliance with international, federal, state and local regulations that apply to corporate aircraft operations, maintenance, and reporting. 10% Formulate and manage annual budget process, and manage invoice approval and processing programs. 10% Establish and maintain an internal safety program to ensure compliance with approved operational, maintenance, and industrial safety practices. 10% Manage a group of highly skilled professionals, including pilots, technicians and operations dispatchers. Provide for the selection, indoctrination, training, and upgrade of flight department personnel. Nature and Scope: Typically reports to EVP, Secretary and General Counsel. Direct and indirect reports typically include 5 managers/supervisors, 1 professional, and 30 support associates. Environmental Job Requirements: Environment: Travel: Typically requires overnight travel 5% to 20% of the time. Additional Environmental Job Requirements: Standard Minimum Qualifications: Must be eighteen years of age or older. Must be legally permitted to work in the United States. Additional Minimum Qualifications: Education Required: The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor’s degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job. Years of Relevant Work Experience: 8 years Certifications & Licenses: Physical Requirements: Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles. Additional Qualifications: Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies: Strong supervisory skills, ability to deal effectively with multiple personalities types Corporate aviation management experience Flight, maintenance and safety management background to building a cohesive team environment and understand the different aspects of each business unit. Strong industrial and environmental regulatory experience Detailed knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations and an understanding on how they impact corporate aviation operations Strong financial planning, budgeting concepts, and ability to work with team to manage costs