Site Manager

FlightSafety International; Altus (OK); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

FlightSafety International is seeking a Site Manager for the KC-46 Aircrew Training System at a U.S. site. You will lead ATS site activation, training program implementation, budgeting, and daily operations, coordinating with Training System Services and Maintenance Manager.

The role requires five years in an ATS environment, with management experience, and a strong background in aircrew instruction or related aviation training. A SECRET clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent education, experience, and training required.
• Master’s degree in aviation or management is highly desirable.
• Five years of ATS experience; two years in a management or supervisory role preferred.
• Experience as a military tanker Pilot/Boom Operator Instructor or receiver Pilot Instructor preferred.
• Fluently read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Currently possess, or be able to obtain, a SECRET clearance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Aircrew Instructors in all specialties and coordinate site activities with Training System Services and Maintenance Manager.
• Manage the KC-46 ATS Formal Training Unit (FTU) and site activation.
• Develop concepts, policies, and procedures for managing assigned tasks; provide contractually correct support.
• Research, develop, and document training system support requirements and interfaces across operations missions.
• Maintain awareness of activities and trends in operations systems and requirements for the KC-46 mission.
• Report site status to Program Management; assist in planning and directing ATS site implementation.
• Supervise staff responsible for instruction, maintenance, scheduling, training, and administration; evaluate performance.
• Participate in PMR meetings, manage site budget, and advise on staffing requirements.
• Represent FlightSafety with local Air Force base and community; travel as required.

Skills

Leadership

English proficiency

Communication skills

ATS knowledge

ISD process knowledge

Aircrew scheduling

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree desirable

Tools

MS Office

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Databases

Job description

About FlightSafety International

FlightSafety International is the world’s premier professional aviation training company and supplier of flight simulators, visual systems and displays to commercial, government and military organizations. The company provides training for pilots, technicians and other aviation professionals from 167 countries and independent territories. FlightSafety operates the world’s largest fleet of advanced full-flight simulators and award-winning maintenance training at Learning Centers and training locations in the United States, Canada, France and the United Kingdom.

Purpose of Position

The Site Manager is responsible for site level operation of the KC-46 Aircrew Training System (ATS) program elements assigned to the site. Responsibilities include site activation, training program implementation, directing scheduled activities, budgeting, planning, organizing, directing, and controlling integration of all site management facets.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Oversee the Aircrew Instructors in all specialties
• Coordinate site activities with Training System Services and Maintenance Manager
• Manage the KC-46 ATS Formal Training Unit (FTU)
• Develop and recommend concepts, policies, and procedures for managing assigned tasks
• Provide contractually correct support as described in the KC-46 contract
• Research, develop, and document training systems support requirements and interfaces across the spectrum of operations missions
• Maintain awareness of activities and trends in operations systems, interfaces, and requirements for the KC-46 mission
• Report the status of site activities to Program Management, as required
• Assist in planning, organizing, and directing implementation of the ATS site
• Act as site implementation/integration manager
• Coordinate and assist in site activities associated with required program reviews
• Supervise staff responsible for specific elements of the ATS site including instruction, maintenance, scheduling, training, and administration
• Evaluate work performance on all direct reports in accordance with established policy on performance reviews
• Support the Corporate Quality Assurance (QA) Program and monitor compliance at the MOB
• Ensure that all site activities and personnel actions are in compliance with Corporate Policy and Procedures and KC-46 ATS Program Directives
• Recommend local site policy and procedures
• Prepare and review proposals and specifications
• Represent FlightSafety in day-to-day activities associated with site integration and operation with the local Air Force base and community; includes staff meetings, community planning activities, local charitable contributions, and Air Force's sponsored programs
• Perform instructional duties on the KC-46, as outlined in the job descriptions applicable to all KC-46 Aircrew Instructors, per the Statement of Work (SOW)

Site management duties will take precedence over instructional duty requirements.

• Assume responsibility for Site Affirmative Action Plan compliance and ensure all hiring, promoting, and disciplinary activities are free of discriminatory bias
• Participate in, and provide overall guidance for, the Internal Configuration Control Board (ICCB) and the Training System Configuration Working Group (TSCWG) meetings
• As directed, attend quarterly Program Management Review (PMR) meetings and provide briefings, as required, by Program Management
• Maintain site budget and report monthly to Program Management on expenditures
• Analyze site manning requirements and make staffing level recommendations to Program Management
• Interface with Senior Wing Staff and community leaders
• Represent FlightSafety in the local community and at the MOB
• Travel, as required

Minimum Education

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent education, experience, and training required
• Master’s degree in aviation or management is highly desirable

Minimum Experience

• Five years of experience required in an ATS environment, of which at least two years as a manager or Supervisor is preferred
• Experience as a military tanker Pilot/Boom Operator Instructor or receiver Pilot Instructor preferred

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Morally and ethically influence others to successfully achieve program goals
• Fluently read, write, speak, and understand English
• Display excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Possess basic ATS knowledge
• Possess basic knowledge of maintenance activities, policies, and procedures
• Possess basic knowledge of personal computers and software applications, such as word processing applications, spreadsheets, and databases
• Possess basic knowledge of government proposals and contracts
• Possess basic knowledge of the Instructional Systems Development (ISD) process
• Possess basic knowledge of aircrew scheduling
• Currently possess, or demonstrate ability to obtain, a SECRET clearance

Materials and Equipment Directly Used:

• Computer and printer
• Software applications appropriate for this position

Physical Demands and Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the teammate is regularly required to sit, use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The teammate must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. The teammate must have close and distance vision and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

FlightSafety is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of required compliance reviews, including verification that the candidate is not prohibited from employment under U.S. economic sanctions programs administered by the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC).

This position may require access to export-controlled technology or services subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Employment consideration and any offer of employment are contingent upon the applicant’s ability to comply with these requirements, including qualifying as a “U.S. Person” under applicable regulations or otherwise eligible for export authorization within a timeframe consistent with business needs. A “U.S. Person” includes U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (holders of approved and unexpired green cards), and certain refugees or asylees with protected status under U.S. law.

This position may also require eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance for the duration of employment.

Cybersecurity Notice: All official recruiting communication from FlightSafety International will come from an @flightsafety.com email address. FlightSafety International will never ask for personal or financial information through social media or third-party email providers.