Country / Site Manager

Responsibilities

• Serve as single point contact for the Senior INL/A representative on site, normally the Senior Aviation Advisor (SAA) or Aviation Operations Director (AOD) to initiate, conduct, coordinate and communicate all operational plans at the respective site.
• Facilitates all operational planning activities for SAA / AOD.
• Maintains liaison with INL/A, associate contract leads, and other stakeholders as required to affect all plans, coordination, briefings, de-confliction, and execution of INL/A directed activity in-country.
• Serves as subject matter experts regarding policy and operational practices.
• Must be familiar with all facets of multi-function project management as demonstrated through work history.
• Reports to Manager from PSO at HQ, Patrick Air Force base, and SAA / AOD in each Country.
• Has overall responsibility for all technical and management functions associated with the Task Order.
• Role as direct interface between INL/A and associate contracts in day-to-day aviation missions.
• Serves as primary interface between customer and company.
• Prepares customer briefings and serves as subject matter expert.
• Has full authority to obligate corporate funds in support of assigned effort.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in management and operations of a mixed rotary- and fixed-wing aircraft fleet or 15 years’ experience (without degree) must have demonstrated working knowledge of aviation operations and knowledge of assigned country and their operational environments.
• 10 years of technical or professional management experience, including five (5) years of program management experience, with at least 1 (one) year in projects of similar size and scope.
• Possess a thorough knowledge of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations and other appropriate guidelines pertaining to the contract operation.
• Prior U.S. military service in aviation.
• Experience in host nation military advisory and skills for leading work groups desired.
• Central and South American sites require Spanish 2/2.
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent discipline.