Area Manager

Air Methods; Nebraska; On-site; USD 83,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Methods in Nebraska seeks an Area Manager I to lead the day-to-day operations across multiple bases. This bonus-eligible leadership role drives operational excellence, safety, staffing, and financial performance in the assigned area, with travel up to 70%.

You will partner with Clinical, Aviation, Maintenance, Safety, and Sales leadership to maximize base readiness and in-service availability, maintain the highest safety standards, and build a strong, customer-focused culture across

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of related experience in clinical, aviation, or maintenance with leadership background.
• Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day base operations across multiple bases in Nebraska.
• Drive KPIs to maximize profit contribution.
• Manage P&L, expenses, and payroll controls.
• Recruit, coach, and develop area teammates.
• Ensure safety and compliance with DOT and company policies.
• Coordinate with COE and regional leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Budgeting

Staffing

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

MS Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

The Area Manager I is responsible for leading the day-to-day operations of multiple Air Methods bases across Nebraska. This is a bonus-eligible leadership position responsible for driving operational, safety, staffing, and financial performance across the assigned area. The salary range for this position is $83,000 to $120,000 annually.

The Area Manager partners closely with Clinical, Aviation, Maintenance, Safety, and Sales leadership to maximize base readiness and in-service availability while ensuring the highest standards of safety and quality. This role provides direct oversight of base operations, monitors financial and operational performance, supports regional strategy, and builds a strong customer-focused culture across each assigned location.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on, operational leader who can manage multiple locations, build strong cross-functional relationships, and drive accountability and consistent performance across a geographically dispersed territory.

• Responsible and accountable for the day-to-day base operations which includes ensuring all bases are in service, operating safely and providing positive customer experience
• Provide consistent leadership focused on building an optimal and engaged culture at the local base level that exemplifies our core values and mission. Communicates regularly with base staff to reinforce efficient base operations, job responsibilities and performance expectations
• Drive Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to maximize profit contribution
• Accountable for the management and control of the P&L across assigned bases including expense and payroll controls.
• Accountable for scheduling of base staff to ensure 100% coverage of assigned bases to optimize in-service rates and minimize overtime
• Work closely with and in collaboration with Center or Excellence (COE) and Business Development to ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures; and maintain a high degree of customer satisfaction
• Responsible for the recruitment, performance management, and teammate development for the area in collaboration with COE partners. Regularly evaluates and manages employee relations issues, addressing low performing teammates, including termination. Effectively coaches and models appropriate leadership behaviors
• Oversee the supply chain and logistic needs for assigned bases, including the management of non-aviation, maintenance and clinical related activities and expenses. Works with maintenance leadership in the planning of maintenance events and spare utilization to minimize any potential for base out of service events
• Support Regional Director in the delivery of Scorecards to customers and is responsible for the execution of any needed action plans
• Maintain and monitors business, medical and all other licenses required to do business. Accountable for compliance of discipline specific requirements as it relates to DOT and Non-DOT random and reasonable suspicion
• Coordinate base startups, moves and closures with regional leadership. Facility repairs/maintenance and lease management.
• Other Duties as assigned.

Additional job requirements:

• Ability to be available 24/7 for operational requirements
• Percentage of time spent traveling up to 70% or more depending on business needs

Subject to applicable laws and Air Method’s policies, regular attendance is an essential function of the position. All employees must follow Air Methods’ employment practices and policies.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Directly supervises employees in the assigned area/region. Carries out Supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, selecting, hiring, and training employees, planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, addressing complaints and resolving problems. For Exempt Managers: Managers that carry out these responsibilities for two or more employees will have significant input in hiring and termination decisions.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. In accordance with applicable laws, Air Methods will provide reasonable accommodations that do not create an undue burden so disabled employees may perform the essential functions of the position.

Education & Experience

• 2-5 years of related work experience in clinical, aviation, maintenance with strong leadership background and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university preferred

Skills

• Strong leadership background
• Strong interpersonal skills and a high degree of collaboration at all levels.
• Demonstrates high critical thinking, reasoning skills and problem-solving skills
• Excellent organizational skills, detail oriented, ability to multi-task efficiently and meet deadlines
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to manage revenue and budgets
• Ability to prepare written reports
• Demonstrated Leadership

Computer Skills

• Advanced Microsoft Office Suite, including word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• None

Is this position Safety Sensitive? YES

Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position.

Air Methods is an EEO/AA employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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Benefits

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