Aviation Operations Supervisor

Requisition Number: 79080

About the role

Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space, our technologies push the boundaries of what’s possible. Our businesses accelerate and transform Life Sciences, Mobile Consumer Electronics, Optical Communications, Display, Automotive, and Solar markets with trusted products that accelerate drug discovery, development, and delivery to save lives; damage-resistant cover glass to enhance the devices that keep us connected; optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at the speed of light; precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences; auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation; and solar polysilicon, wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules, enabling low-cost solar energy solutions.

The Aviation Operations Supervisor provides day-to-day leadership of aviation operations personnel and helps ensure company aircraft operations are conducted safely, efficiently, professionally, and in accordance with applicable regulations, company policies, and departmental procedures. As a key member of the Aviation management team, the Operations Supervisor works closely with the Director of Aircraft Operations, Chief Pilot, and Director of Maintenance to coordinate resources, establish priorities, support customers, and respond to changing operational requirements. The role supports a 24-hour, seven-day-a-week aviation operation and requires strong leadership, sound judgment, flexibility, responsiveness, and effective communication.

Responsibilities

Leadership and Daily Operations

• Supervise aviation operations personnel, including work assignments, coaching, training, performance management, and employee development.
• Oversee daily operations, including aircraft and crew scheduling, trip coordination, customer requirements, and resource allocation.
• Exercise independent judgment when establishing priorities, resolving operational issues, responding to disruptions, and administering departmental procedures.
• Coordinate with customers, executive assistants, flight crews, maintenance personnel, vendors, and department leadership.

Trip Planning and Systems Administration

• Ensure trips are properly planned, documented, and supported, including applicable passenger, aircraft, crew, customs, immigration, and operational requirements.
• Serve as the primary administrator and departmental subject-matter expert for the Professional Flight Management system, including scheduling, records, reporting, troubleshooting, and user training.
• Support purchase orders, invoices, vendor administration, customer chargebacks, and expense documentation using PeopleSoft and other business systems.

Process Improvement, Compliance, and Support

• Identify and implement improvements to operational efficiency, customer service, systems, and departmental processes.
• Support compliance with applicable regulations, company policies, departmental procedures, and confidentiality requirements.
• Monitor operational communications during assigned working periods and respond to urgent matters as needed.

Requirements

Required

• Associate degree in a related field.
• Previous supervisory or team-leadership experience.
• Ability to assign work, coach employees, establish priorities, and manage