Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $46,500.00 - $112,400.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Career Development
performance bonuses
Business travel opportunities
Job Description
Kachemak Bay Flying Service (KBFS) is a distinguished subsidiary of System Studies and Simulation (S3), established to provide specialized aviation services across commercial, government, and partner nation sectors. With operations spanning Temple, TX; Crestview, FL; and Geneva, AL, KBFS stands at the forefront of aviation excellence, holding critical certifications such as CFR 14 FAA Parts 133 (External Loads), 135 (Non-Scheduled Transport), 137 (Agricultural Spray Operations), 141 (Flight Training), and 145 (Repair Station). These authorizations empower KBFS to deliver a wide spectrum of aviation-related solutions tailored to meet strict regulatory and client demands. The company’s diverse portfolio includes contract aviation support... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- 15 years of related management experience
- 3 years in rotary wing or fixed wing aviation
- 2 years of flight or management experience supporting 14 CFR Parts 135, 141, or 145
- Ability to perform technical, business, personnel, financial, and logistics requirements independently
- Ability to implement company strategies and reports independently
- Prior site leadership experience managing up to 25 aviation specialists
- Military aviation experience preferred
- FAA commercial pilot experience preferred
Job Qualifications
- Bachelors' degree and equivalent experience
- Must have 15 years of related management experience, of which 3 years must be in Rotary Wing or Fixed Wing aviation - civilian or military experience acceptable
- Must have at least two (2) years of flight or management experience in support of 14 CFR Parts 135, 141, or 145 Certificates
- Must be able to independently perform the technical, business, personnel, financial, and logistics requirements of medium/large size project or program
- Must be able to independently implement the higher headquarters' annual and quarterly strategies and reports as required
- Must have prior experience in a position equivalent of site leader for up to 25 aviation specialists
- Military aviation experience highly desirable
- FAA commercial pilot (rotary and/or fixed wing
- ATP) experience also desirable
Job Duties
- Provides strategic business development for KBFS Temple and identifies new business opportunities and strategies to grow and improve KBFS business operations
- Manages daily aviation air and ground operations and provides scheduling, mission planning, pre and post-flight briefings as required to meet flight training and utility flight operations, as well as avionics repair and general aviation maintenance support objectives
- Manages fixed and rotary wing aircraft on site, coordinating with the KBFS Director of Maintenance to ensure aircraft readiness and conformity to FAA Part 145 requirements and with the various FAA Certificate Principals to ensure compliant scheduling, transport, pilot training, and utility flight operations
- Provide same management support for government operations under DCMA 8210.1d and service regulations
- Supervise selected KBFS-Temple employees who perform FAA designated functions (e.g., Chief Flight Instructor for the Part 141 Training Academy
- Director of Operations for Part 135 Transport, and Chief Pilot for Part 133 Lift Operations)
- Relies on the KBFS Director of Maintenance to independently provide and manage General Aviation and Avionics Repair operations to commercial and government customers and the KBFS Temple Rotary and Fixed Wing Aircraft Fleets
- Responsible for interfacing with the FAA, Veterans Administration, Chamber of Commerce, and other agencies as required
- Provides weekly business updates to the General Manager, including project management goals and execution, personnel management and financial performance information
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
Job Location
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