Description
Director - Pilot Strategy in Chicago, Illinois
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Flight Operations
The Flight Operations team includes aircraft pilots and pilot support.
Job overview and responsibilities
Assists Managing Director Pilot Strategy in Developing, implementing and leading strategy for the Flight Ops division. Responsible for contributing to partners and programs to bring quality pilots to United Express and United.
Manage the performance of the Career Path Program through collection of relevant data and management of performance metrics. Provide support to partner organizations by providing guidance on administration of program and production of participant performance data.
Ensure standardization of program across partners.
Evaluate economics of potential Academy targets for acquisition/partnerships.
Track and manage financial performance of Academy.
Oversee performance metrics of Academy and develop plans to increase efficiency and effectiveness of operations. Collaborate to ensure marketing and messaging drive adequate volume to program.
Coordinate with Safety for any accidents, incidents, violations and to track progress towards continuous improvement goals.
Prepare and track financial performance.
Track performance and compliance of Experience Path Partners. Provide guidance to partners in program execution. Develop proposals for improvement and expansion of program at existing partners and with new potential partners. Model financial performance for growth scenarios and propose investment and strategic actions to support growth.
Attend industry conferences and events to maintain deep knowledge of competitive environment. Develop and promote actions to maintain leadership in pilot recruiting and development programs. Maintain contact with all internal stakeholders to ensure program support and continued focus.
Track performance and compliance of University Partners. Provide guidance to partners in program execution. Develop proposals for improvement and expansion of program. Track student participation rates and propose levels of investment to sustain and grow share. Oversee pilot mentorship program statistics to ensure effectiveness.
Required
Bachelors Degree
2 - 5 years Flight Ops Management experience or Project Management experience
Understanding of pilot training processes and key drivers of professional skills development
Knowledge of operational departments to include Flight Ops, UAX and Safety as well as Global Talent Management
Familiarization with Project Management tools and techniques
Posses solid communication & analytical skills as well as project management capabilities.
Able to coordinate inter-departmentally in reliance upon both quantitative and qualitative analysis
Seeks and pursues strategic solutions while ensuring day-to-day execution
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship
Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification
Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position
Preferred
MBA
Experience in consulting in the areas of management and/or strategy
Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT
Division: 65 Flight Operations
Function: Flight Ops / Inflight - Management & Administrative
Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled