Aviation Site Manager with Security Clearance

Responsibilities

• Manages all site activities.
• Executes site operations to ensure projects are completed safely and on time.
• Meets regularly with Senior Leadership to discuss operations and ensure the program is on track.
• Acts as the primary interface and point of contact with local government authorities and representatives on program/project and contract issues.
• Conducts management meetings as necessary to ensure site is performing to customer and company expectations.
• Develops and assists in developing local management procedures and controls.
• Develops and implements policy and procedures to establish safe work practices and conditions.
• Participates in monthly Safety Reviews.
• Oversees all operational matters to meet successful contractual obligations.
• Interacts with Leadership and other Akima divisions as necessary to resolve issues beyond local capability.
• Takes personal attention to the morale and welfare of all employees and ensures a safe and healthy work environment.
• Attends meetings as requested by the customer.
• Ensures adherence to established standards of individual performance and discipline.
• Participates in the interviews of prospective employees and assists in the selection of new employees.
• Recommends and initiates personnel actions such as promotions, transfers, and appropriate disciplinary action.
• Takes actions necessary to ensure that all personnel training, certification, and re-certification requirements are met.
• Identifies, studies, and implements cost-saving initiatives where applicable.
• Complies with Hazardous Waste Program.
• Complies with established General and Industrial Safety Rules and Regulations as applicable to the contract, facilities, and job assignment.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizen with valid drivers license.
• Secret clearance or ability to obtain (preference given to those with clearance).
• At least 10 years of aircraft maintenance supervisory experience.
• Analytical abilities necessary to handle complex administrative, organizational, and aircraft maintenance matters.
• Communicative, managerial, and organizational skills necessary to effectively manage site operations.
• Ability to work in both an office setting and an aircraft maintenance environment.
• Completed high school or equivalent education.
• Read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Experience working in a rotary-wing aircraft environment is preferred.
• A college degree is desired.