Aviation Operations Senior I - El Cajon, CA

San Diego Gas and Electric; El Cajon (CA); Sur place; USD 104 000 - 164 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health and welfare benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Paid parental leave

Employee assistance programs

Retirement benefits

Résumé du poste

San Diego Gas & Electric is seeking a Field Operations professional to lead scheduling of flights, equipment, and crew for inspections, maintenance access, and restoration events. The role requires coordination with helicopter hoist operations and adherence to safety and regulatory standards.

The candidate should have a 4-year degree of relevance and at least five years of related experience, with strong ability to navigate complex operational scenarios and coordinate with multiple teams to

Qualifications

• Typically requires a 4 year degree in a relevant field, or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• Typically requires 5 years of related experience.

Responsabilités

• Schedules flights, equipment maintenance, and crew assignments in line with priorities.
• Oversees flight departures/arrivals and resolves issues to maintain operations.
• Integrates with Human External Cargo teams as a hoist operator.
• Manages travel documentation and ground transportation for seamless travel.
• Ensures adherence to regulations and may serve as a compliance resource.
• Collaborates with internal teams and external partners for efficient operations.

Connaissances

Operational risk management

Regulatory interpretation

Stakeholder communication

Aviation operations knowledge

Field travel coordination

Formation

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Description du poste

Job Description

SDG&E is not just an energy company, we are the architects of a brighter, cleaner future. Our employees power everyday life for 3.7 million people - bringing the energy to support their passions, ambitions, and the heartbeat of our community.

We call Southern California our home. It's where we chase our dreams and raise our families. That's why the people who live here deserve an energy company unlike any other, and that's why every day, SDG&E employees strive to be at the forefront of innovations to reduce emissions, modernize the electric grid, and enable our customers to make the transition to clean technologies. We're redefining sustainability, advancing zero-emissions solutions, and driving the electric vehicle revolution.

It takes the best to build the best - join us!

Career Level: P3

Primary Purpose:

Leads small improvements in scheduling, documentation, and ground logistics to enhance availability for inspections, maintenance access, and restoration events via helicopter.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Schedules flights, equipment maintenance, and crew assignments, ensuring alignment with operational priorities and timelines.
• Oversees flight departures and arrivals, addressing and resolving issues to maintain smooth and timely operations.
• Integrate with Human External Cargo teams as a hoist operator.
• Resolves onboard supply needs, travel documentation, and ground transportation to support a seamless travel experience.
• Ensures adherence to applicable regulations and standards; may hold relevant certifications and serve as a resource on compliance matters.
• Collaborates with internal teams and external partners to support efficient and coordinated operations.
• Identifies and implements opportunities to improve processes, contributing to overall operational effectiveness and team performance.
• Coordinates with emergency and storm response teams to position aircraft, crews, and supplies for rapid deployment.
• Performs first level review of operational risks and recommends mitigations for weather, terrain, or work area constraints.
• Frequent, independent driving to meetings, company locations, field locations and/or active incidents sites while maintaining a focus on safety and compliance with traffic laws is essential to this position and cannot reasonably be accomplished via alternative transportation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Typically requires a 4 year degree in a relevant field, or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• Typically requires 5 years of related experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to evaluate operational impacts and recommend corrective actions.
• Ability to independently assess and respond to non-routine operational issues.
• Ability to influence outcomes through operational expertise.
• In-depth knowledge of aviation operations processes and system interdependencies.
• Knowledge of safety management and operational risk concepts.
• Skill in communicating complex operational situations to diverse stakeholders.
• Skill in interpreting aviation regulations as they apply to operational decisions.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Helicopter hoisting experience preferred.

Licenses and Certifications

• A valid CA Driver's license or the ability to obtain a valid CA Driver's License prior to the first day of employment.

For internal employee applicants, selection into a position or a change in job grade or salary range does not automatically result in a change to an employee's compensation. Any compensation adjustment is made in accordance with Company compensation policies and practices and may consider a variety of factors, including the responsibilities of the position, internal equity, market considerations, qualifications, skills, experience, and overall business needs. Employees who voluntarily move to a position with a lower pay grade or salary range than their current position may be subject to a compensation adjustment, including a reduction in pay, consistent with Company guidelines and applicable law.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.

Work Schedule

FIELD: Work in the field due to the nature of the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Area of Interest

Field/Plant Operations

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-time

Posting End Date

Oct 28, 2026

Total Rewards Philosophy

Note: SDG&E strives to ensure that employees are paid equitably and competitively. Starting salaries may vary based on factors such as relevant experience, qualifications, and education.

SDG&E offers a competitive total rewards package that goes beyond base salary. This position is eligible for an annual performance-based incentive (bonus) as well as other merit-based recognition. Company benefits include health and welfare (medical, dental, vision), employer contributions to retirement benefits, life insurance, paid time off, as well as other company offerings such as tuition reimbursement, paid parental leave, and employee assistance programs.

Job Details

Pay Range $103,500.00 - $163,500.00 / year

Pay Transparency

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