Area Manager: Base Operations & 70% Travel

Air Methods; Kansas; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Methods is seeking an Area Manager I to lead operations at bases in Wichita, Liberal, Emporia, and Parsons, Kansas. You will coordinate clinical, aviation, and maintenance services to optimize safety, quality, and financial targets, while ensuring staffing and high in-service availability.

This role collaborates across centers of excellence with clinical, maintenance, safety, aviation, and sales to drive customer-focused operations and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day base operations to ensure service and safety.
• Lead and develop base staff and culture aligned with company values.
• Drive KPIs to maximize profit contribution and base performance.
• Manage P&L, expenses, and payroll controls across bases.
• Schedule staffing to achieve 100% coverage and minimize overtime.
• Coordinate with COE and BD to ensure policy compliance and customer satisfaction.
• Recruit, coach, and evaluate employees; address performance concerns.
• Oversee supply chain, maintenance, and clinical logistics for bases.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Organization

Communication

Budget management

Report writing

Leadership demonstrated

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Air Methods is seeking an Area Manager I to lead operations at bases in Wichita, Liberal, Emporia, and Parsons, Kansas. You will coordinate clinical, aviation, and maintenance services to optimize safety, quality, and financial targets, while ensuring staffing and high in-service availability.

This role collaborates across centers of excellence with clinical, maintenance, safety, aviation, and sales to drive customer-focused operations and continuous improvement.