Flight Operations Base Manager - RDU
Endeavor Air
United States
Published 6 days ago
Engineering general
Permanent
Areas of operation
United StatesAll About Us
The Flight Operations Base Manager manages the day-to-day operations for Flight Operations at the assigned base and co-leads a team of Flight Operations Crew Managers and Administration staff, to ensure Pilot competence and qualification with regards to safety, regulatory, and communication requirements.
All About The Role
- Ensure Flight Operations Crew Managers provide direct coaching, support, discipline and evaluation of all performance in the areas such as customer satisfaction, on-time performance, safety and completion factor.
- Develop and support Flight Operations Crew Managers, and Administration staff, measuring performance by setting goals and objectives to include annual evaluations.
- Establish and account for Flight Operations base goals, initiatives, and operational performance metrics in dependability, work performance, attendance, and operational goals.
- Supervise the Flight Operations team and administer coaching, discipline, and recognition to create a successful team and meet performance objectives.
- Coordinate with maintenance, aircraft operations, and crew resources departments to maintain operational control of line operations.
- Ensure pilots meet established levels of compliance with company policies and regulations.
- Responsible for development of a balanced program of discipline and for conducting investigations and interviews when violations of company policy or federal regulations occur.
- Establish, support and maintain agreements between Union and the Company through effective communication and interaction with union representatives.
- Conduct and participate in base meetings, departmental staff meetings, and Pilot meetings.
- Maintain high level of knowledge and ensure compliance in the areas of Company Policy, FOM, FAA Regulations, and Collective Bargaining Agreement.
- Collaborate with the Inflight Base Manager to oversee the administration of the random drug and alcohol testing for the base.
- Participate in decisions of hiring, promotion and termination of flight operations employees.
- Participate in budget review and reporting process.
- Establish and maintain a close professional relationship with the Inflight Base Manager to facilitate joint flight operations/inflight initiatives and programs.
- Ensure crews possess all required company materials such as charts, manuals, forms, and uniforms.
- Establish and evaluate standards of performance and appearance for flight operations department.
- Conduct special studies or projects as required by senior flight operations management.
- Establish policies for and supervise project coordinators and line check airmen assigned to flight operations.
- Participate in the SMS program as established by the Director of Safety.
All About You
- Bachelor’s degree or a combination of education and related experience.
- 3 years of experience in Flight Operations or related field preferred.
- 2 years of supervisory experience.
- Knowledge of FARs and Employee Contract Administration.
- Reliable and self-motivated.
- Analytical, interpretive and organizational skills.
- Ability to multi task efficiently and effectively to meet deadlines.
- Interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills and able to work with all levels of an organization.
- PC proficient in Microsoft Office software, specifically Word, Excel, Outlook and Powerpoint.
- Ability to work additional hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Endeavor Air is an equal opportunity employer (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status.
Bachelor's degree or a combination of education and related experience. 3 years of experience in Flight Operations or related field preferred. 2 years of supervisory experience. Knowledge of FARs and Employee Contract Administration. Reliable and self-motivated. Analytical, interpretive and organizational skills. Ability to multi task efficiently and effectively to meet deadlines. Interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills and able to work with all levels of an organization. PC proficient in Microsoft Office software, specifically Word, Excel, Outlook and Powerpoint. Ability to work additional hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.