OCC Duty Manager

Vista America; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Job summary

Vista America is seeking a Duty Manager to oversee the safe and efficient operation of the company, coordinating between Operations, Commercial, and MOC. The Duty Manager acts as a conductor on the floor, maintaining exceptional situational awareness and making critical decisions to guarantee the integrity of operations and customer satisfaction.

The Duty Manager reports to the Director of Operations. Vista America is part of the Vista private aviation ecosystem, with a global footprint and

Qualifications

• Requires 4+ years in an OCC-like environment.
• Proven ability to lead teams and make sound decisions under pressure.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills across multiple stakeholder groups.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the efforts of Operations, Flight Support, Client Service, Crew Planning/Scheduling and Maintenance Ops Control for smooth flight operations.
• Delegate tasks and balance workload to keep the tactical team effective during shifts.
• Communicate IROPS updates and coordinate service recoveries with relevant teams.
• Act as Emergency Director for irregular operations until senior management is on site.
• Ensure operations comply with operation specifications and optimize fleet, schedules, and crew welfare.

Skills

Decision making

People management

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Profile

The Duty Manager is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the Company while coordinating efforts between all relevant Teams (Commercial and Operations including MOC). Acting as a conductor who’s required to maintain an exceptional level of situational awareness on the floor, this role is empowered to make critical and key decisions as needed to guarantee the integrity of the company’s operations and customer satisfaction. The Duty Manager reports to the Director of Operations.

Job Profile

The Duty Manager is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the Company while coordinating efforts between all relevant Teams (Commercial and Operations including MOC). Acting as a conductor who’s required to maintain an exceptional level of situational awareness on the floor, this role is empowered to make critical and key decisions as needed to guarantee the integrity of the company’s operations and customer satisfaction. The Duty Manager reports to the Director of Operations. Vista America is an operating partner of Vista,the world’s first private aviation ecosystem, integrating a unique portfolio of companies. Vista has a global workforce of over 4,000 aviation professionals and has flown corporations, governments, and private clients to 187 countries, covering 96% of the world – all with the mission to provide clients with the most advanced flying services at the very best value, anytime, anywhere around the world.

Responsibilities

Regular Daily Operations:

• The Duty Manager is the central decision maker, coordinating the efforts of Operations, Flight Support, Client Service, Crew Planning/Scheduling and Maintenance Operations Control to ensure the smooth and efficient running of all flights, placing the customer at the center of all decisions.
• Ensuring the tactical team remains effective throughout the shift through delegation of taskings and the balancing of workload.
• Coordinating the response to daily issues (AOGs, delays, Weather)
• Working with Client Services, and other commercial teams to coordinate service recoveries.
• Keeping oversight of all high profile and demo flights
• Working with the flight operations management team to ensure that all operations are conducted within the scope of the operation specifications.
• Working with and giving direction to all functions within the operations arena to ensure the fleet is always optimized and operating in the most efficient manner while taking into consideration aircraft availability, maintenance schedule, operational restrictions, and customer preferences as well as crew welfare.

IROPS

• Communication of IROPS to impacted parties
• Work toward solutions for IROPS events
• Work with MX to provide updates on AOG’s
• Work with the Tactical Desk to provide updates on Crewing events
• Main point of contact and acting as Emergency Director for all irregular events until senior management is on site and brought up to speed
• Works directly with Post Holders on any and all regulatory concerns brought to their attention
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Education And Experience

• High School Diploma or GED (College degree a plus)
• 4+ years’ experience in an OCC environment
• Proven experience in a key management/supervisory role
• A demonstrated ability to make sound decisions under pressure.
• Excellent people and communication skills
• Previous experience in managing large teams in a fast-paced environment.
• A natural problem solver
• An excellent track record in their respective field of expertise and demonstrate ability to gain competence across all departments during the training phase.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans available first day of employment
• 401(k) plan, Company Paid Life, Short, and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs and Mental Health Wellness Program readily available to support your individual needs
• Empty Leg Flight Benefits & Customized Travel Site with Delta Airlines

The affiliated operating partners of Vista are equal employment opportunity employers. The affiliated operating partners of Vista do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. The affiliated operating partners of Vista also prohibit harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.