The Director of Aviation is responsible for safe operation of Yum Corporate and charter aircraft under their direction. Accountable to the Yum Chief People Officer (CPO) for all Yum Aviation operational, budgetary, and administrative functions as well as technical and cultural development. This role interacts with Senior Executives, Board members, Administrative Assistants, Flight Crew, Flight Scheduling, Maintenance, and Line crew. As Director of Aviation, this role is responsible for Company and contract pilots, contract CSA\'s, Aircraft Maintenance Manager and numerous relationships with outside charter vendors, training vendors, service providers, and OEM’s. Job Functions: Responsible for the safe operation, administration, and scheduling of a 500-hour annual flight schedule. Develop annual operating plan and manage operational economics of a 500-hour annual flight schedule. Participates in the formulation of departmental policies. Ensures daily operations comply with departmental policies and all regulatory agency requirements. Ensures a focus on safety and customer service is maintained throughout all aspects of Yum Aviation. Ensures revisions to policies or operational practices are disseminated to department personnel. Monitor department operational processes for deficiencies and provide suggestions for improvement. Coordinates with Aircraft Maintenance Manager to ensure alignment between aircraft operational & maintenance schedules. Coordinates with Flight Scheduling to ensure correct use of aircraft and economies of schedule. Supervises operational aspects of department personnel and functional teams. Contribute to the technical, professional, and cultural development of direct reports by ensuring they receive timely and effective training. Provide mentoring and coaching to a unique, highly motivated professional group. Participate with Yum CPO and HR in the selection process for department personnel. Continually evaluate and influence all aspects of crew performance. Identify need for change management strategies when conditions dictate and implement changes. Accountable for any responsibilities delegated by the Yum CPO. Maintain open lines of communication with brand executives ensuring constructive feedback on department performance and updates on its capabilities. Serve as a PIC on Company aircraft. Minimum Requirements: Possess a four-year college degree or an equivalent 15+ years of business aviation experience. Possess a valid Airline Transport License with a Type rating in at least one corporate business jet aircraft and acts as PIC in that aircraft. Possess a valid 1st Class Medical Certificate. FCC restricted operators permit. No FAA violations. 7000 hrs minimum flight time. 3000 hrs minimum multi-engine PIC. 2000 hrs minimum jet PIC. Preferred Requirements: Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate with corporate executive’s regulatory agencies and department personnel. Be a highly motivated self-starter with strong leadership and developmental skills. Possess a deep understanding of department policies and culture as well as all regulatory agencies and requirements for corporate aviation and an understanding of IS-BAO requirements. [redacted], has over 53,000 restaurants in more than 155 countries and territories, making it a leader in global retail development primarily operating the company’s brands – KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell – global leaders of the chicken, pizza and Mexican-style food categories. The Company’s family of brands also includes The Habit Burger Grill, a fast-casual restaurant concept specializing in made-to-order chargrilled burgers, sandwiches and more. In 2019, Yum! Brands was named to the Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index and in 2020, the company ranked among the top 100 Best Corporate Citizens by 3BL Media. As the world\'s largest restaurant company, we have a clear and compelling mission: to build the world\'s most loved, trusted, and fastest-growing restaurant brands. The key and not-so-secret ingredient in our recipe for growth is our unrivaled culture and talent, which fuels our results. To that end, we\'re looking for talented, motivated, team-oriented individuals to join us and have the opportunity be your best, have fun, make friends, and make a positive impact. We are excited about the future growth of our brands. In fact, as a company we are opening an average of 8 restaurants a day worldwide! This growth creates endless opportunities for professional, as well as personal growth. Customer sentiment and love for our brands is the fuel for our excitement! Taco Bell has been named one of the 10 Most Innovative Companies in the World by Fast Company. Pizza Hut delivers more pizzas than any other pizza company in the world, KFC\'s still uses its 75-year-old finger-lickin\' good recipe, including secret herbs and spices to hand-bread its chicken every day, and the Habit Burger Grill is looking to expand its regional footprint across the country. Check Out Some Of Our Great Benefits (Some available at HQ locations only) Recognition based culture and unique, fun events year round 401(k) with a 6% matching contribution from Yum! Brands with immediate vesting 4 weeks of vacation per year plus holidays Onsite childcare through Bright Horizons Onsite dining center (yes, you can eat KFC, Taco Bell or Pizza hut every day!) 2 paid days off per year to volunteer Tuition reimbursement, education benefits and scholarship opportunities Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts Company paid life insurance Generous parental leave for all new parents and adoption assistance program Onsite dry cleaning, laundry services, concierge Onsite gym with fitness classes and personal trainer sessions Discounts for life’s adventures (ex: theme parks, wireless plans, etc.) Comprehensive medical, vision and dental including prescription drug benefits and 100% preventive care Grow Yourself Week which is devoted to your personal development Yum! has instituted a COVID-19 vaccination requirement for health and safety reasons. Yum! requires that corporate employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and be able to show proof of vaccination upon starting with the company as a condition of employment, subject to reasonable accommodation as required by law.