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At Dynamic Aviation, we solve unique challenges for our customers with innovative aviation solutions. Our focus is on operations that serve, protect, and enhance the lives of families and communities worldwide. Whether modifying aircraft to help protect our service members overseas, performing geographical mapping for scientific research, or working to suppress large wild fires on the West Coast, we serve with integrity and excellence.

Since our beginning in 1967, Dynamic Aviation continues a legacy of building strong relationships among our coworkers, community and customers. Guided by our values, our talented team of more than 700 aviation professionals provide the foundation of our success. At Dynamic Aviation, everyone has the opportunity to make an impact and enrich the lives of others.

You will grow both personally and professionally being a part of our team. We enjoy helping our employees achieve their potential and support them every step of the way.

Are you ready to make a difference in your career and in the world? Opportunity awaits!

Job Purpose: The New World Screwworm (NWS) Base Manager reports to the Operation Program Manager and is responsible for the oversight and direction of all maintenance and operations associated with the NWS Sterile Insect Technique (SIT) contract. This includes developing and maintaining excellent customer relations; managing all associated permanent and temporary company resources and personnel; effectively ensuring aircraft, equipment, and personnel comply with all applicable laws, standards, and policies; and ensuring key performance indicators (KPIs) are met and improvement initiatives are pursued and achieved.

Job duties include:

+ Establish and maintain excellent communications with customers, including scheduling and conducting maintenance, clearly communicating the operational processes, capabilities, and constraints

+ Manage & perform all scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on assigned aircraft assuring aircraft is available for customer flight missions on an ongoing basis

+ Ensure dispatch reliability for all departing flights

+ Maintain interior/exterior appearance of the aircraft to meet Dynamic standards

+ Responsible to the Operations Program Manager, for all activities at the base

+ Manage personnel performing both flight and technical operations

+ Manage personnel schedule to ensure consistent operations

+ Ensure personnel are following policies and procedures and performing duties consistent with the company GOM, GMM, FAA regulations, and company policies

+ Ensure base needs are communicated to the OPM, including hiring needs, tooling, training, materials pertinent to operations, etc.

+ Collaborate with organizational leaders to set department strategic goals, develop action plans, monitor progress, and adjust plans as needed to achieve set financial and operational goals

+ Lead and direct assigned personnel in a way that fosters a collaborative and productive environment by garnering input; conducting informal and formal performance reviews and feedback; and identifying and facilitating or scheduling required training or professional development opportunities

+ Track assigned performance metrics and KPIs to analyze data, identify root causes and trends, and recommend improvements

+ Analyze current operational processes to identify and implement improvement initiatives and monitor for and adjust as required

+ Coordinate and collaborate with HR in hiring, scheduling, correcting, and terminating crews/personnel to ensure staffing meets customer needs and supports project activity

+ Accurately perform administrative tasks associated with payroll, timekeeping, travel, etc.

+ Anticipate and identify potential hazards and risks and develop and implement appropriate mitigation strategies, policies, and procedures

+ Address and resolve any conflicts internal to the team or with support agencies, and (as needed) mediate disputes, provide support, and implement strategies to prevent or mitigate future conflicts

+ Other duties as assigned

Qualified applicants will:

+ Work smoothly within a multi-faceted team and with a diverse set of customers

+ Be able to build and develop positive professional relationships with customers and stakeholders

+ Have basic computer and data entry skills with a eye for detail.

+ Be willing and able to work overnight shifts, weekends and holidays as needed and be available to the operation 24/7 as needed

+ Have prior aviation operational management experience

+ Have prior experience crossing cultural boundaries and foreign language barriers

+ Have a valid FAA A&P license and/or a valid FAA Commercial / Instrument / Multi-Engine license

If a pilot, in addition to above :

+ FAA Commercial / Instrument / Multi-Engine license

+ A minimum of 1500 hours total flight time

+ A minimum of 500 hours PIC in an airplane

+ 50 hours PIC instrument (simulated or in flight) preferred

+ 50 hours PIC ME fixed wing in the last 12 months preferred

+ 100 hours total time in Beechcraft King Air preferred

+ 100 hours turbine time preferred

+ Ability to qualify as a single pilot captain

+ Possess at least a 2nd class medical

+ Maintain professional currency

If a mechanic:

+ FAA A&P License Required

+ FAA Inspection Authorization (IA), or ability to obtain within 6 months.

+ A minimum of 5 years of maintenance experience

As the supervisor and/or standards bearer, you are expected to maintain the highest level of proficiency and professional conduct. Your personal standard of excellence sets the benchmark for all flight and maintenance operations within the company. It is your responsibility to ensure that every company pilot and member of the maintenance team adheres to the same rigorous standards of skill, safety, and professionalism. By doing so, you uphold the integrity of our operations and foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

It is the policy of Dynamic Aviation to prohibit and eliminate discrimination on grounds of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. It is also Dynamic Aviation's policy to provide equal employment for all and comply with any affirmative action obligations pursuant to the Federal Executive Orders, 11246 and 11375, as amended. This policy applies to all staff levels.

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