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Position Title: Site Manager (Entebbe) - 1983

Organization: AAR Airlift

Job Type : Full-time Employment

Primary Location :  Entebbe, Uganda.

Overtime Status : Non-exempt

SUMMARY

    The Site Manager is responsible for managing and supervising the activities of all AAR Airlift resources at an assigned site in concert with the In-Country Director. Will be in overall charge of the projects and

programs at this site. The Site Manager interfaces with the customer at their location and speaks for AAR Airlift at the site. The Site Manager interfaces with the customer at their location and speaks for AAR Airlift at the site. Must be a U.S. Person as defined in 22 C.F.R. 120.15.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·             Ensures resources are available for employees to do their jobs.

·             Handles any disciplinary problems in country and recommend removal from the country and retention by AAR Airlift.

·             Conducts investigations into employee misconduct. - Makes sure employees performance is evaluated on a recurring basis for HR actions.

·             Negotiates support agreements with DOD and commercial interests at the site.

·             Selects site personnel for key positions and recommends removing personnel, if required.

·             Ensures financial assets are available at the site to meet obligations.

·             Ensures that all documentation required by the applicable site contract(s) is properly accomplished and communicated to the correct authority.

·             Ensures that mission orders are consistent with an in support of the contract obligations.

·             Coordinates with functional supervisors/leads at the site to ensure that aircraft and equipment are available when and where required.

·             Monitors the airworthiness of aircraft and the safe and efficient conduct of all missions under DO and DOM guidance and direction.

·             Empowers supervisor personnel at the site to execute the In Country Director's responsibilities at their sites, as required, to include oversight of maintenance, logistics and operations personnel. The In-Country Director retains final responsibility for site management actions.

·             Ensures that the applicable site personnel maintain detailed and up-to-date knowledge and understanding of the General Operations Manual, FAA Regulations, NTSB Procedures, HMR 175, Operations Specifications, Aircraft Flight Manuals, and all other material pertinent to their duties.

·             Performs travel inside and outside the continental United States, as needed.

·             Performs other tasks as directed by the In-Country Team Director or requested by other AAR Senior Management.

·             Ensures that required operating reports such as submission of pilot training and proficiency records, flight schedule reports and all other documents are submitted to the functional managers in a timely manner to meet company and FAA timelines.

·                  Assists the DO to ensure:

·             All company pilots conform to standard procedures as outlined in applicable FARs and the General OperationsManual.

·             Proper tracking of pilot annual requirements (e.g. medical certifications, qualifications).

·             Activities of site flight operations are in accordance with FAA regulations and company policy such as dispatching aircrews, flight control, flight training and meteorology while ensuring maximum operating efficiency.

·             Aircraft maintenance is provided to best meet mission requirements.

·             Support as requested.

·             Performs the duties as outlined in the GOM under Chapter 2, page 20.

·             The Site Manager is directly responsible to the Director of Operations for operational control issues.

·             Authorized to exercise the function of operational control of company aircraft and flight operations in accordance with guidelines as outlined in this chapter.

·             Ensure that all pilots utilize the Aircraft Flight Maintenance Log, Load Manifest, and Discrepancy Record form; ensure that these forms and all pertinent documents are emailed to the POB daily, and a permanent file copy of each form is retained for the required period of time.

·             Assure all documentation required by OCONUS Contracts is emailed to the correct authority.

·             Accept, evaluate and approve mission orders in support of contract obligations.

·             Review and sign Operational Risk Assessment form for each mission package.

·             Assure that aircraft and equipment are available for operational flights and training, as required.

·             Monitor manning and rotation schedules to ensure that the site is properly staffed. - Advise the Director of Operations/Chief Pilot on the status of available flight crewmembers.

·             Facilitate crewmember standardization and OCONUS orientation.

·             Disseminate required and necessary information to all crewmembers, maintain the read log.

·             Submit required operating reports to the Director of Operations, Chief Pilot, and Program Manager as appropriate.

·             Ensure that all company pilots conform to standard procedures as outlined in applicable FARs and the General Operations Manual.

·             Ensure crewmember Flight and Duty Logs (FDLs) are submitted electronically to POB by the 5th day of the following month, then original forwarded to Flight Operations by close of business on the 15th of the month.

·             Maintain current aircraft checklists and other required company publications at the OCONUS location.

·             Ensure fuel receipts are collected and forwarded to the POB for processing.

·             Serve as liaison between AAR Airlift and the customer, as appropriate.

·             Other duties as assigned.

·             Position requires U.S. Security Clearance.

EDUCATION REQUIRED:

    B.A./B.S. from an accredited college or university; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

·             Must be highly knowledgeable of the entire content of the General Operations Manual, Operations Specifications, Site Manager Handbook, Military Aviation Regulations, HMR 175, and all Federal Aviation Regulations relative to AAR Airlift operations.

·             Demonstrated ability to manage an organization to achieve company goals.

·             Aviation Management, Business Management or practical experience in an aviation related field.

·             Five (5)+ years cumulative experience in an aviation related management position.

·             Experience with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and/or other aviation industry agents.

·             Two (2)+ years experience working with the Department of Defense or other US Government Departments in providing contracted services.

·             Must have practical experience managing small to medium organizations (50+ personnel).

PREFERRED:

·             Experience within the aviation industry, preferably with a carrier under FAR Part 135 or comparable practical experience.

·             Strong background working in both domestic and international operations.

·             Practical experience and demonstrated performance understanding employee and business requirements for international travel, international customs and practices.

·             Must be able to apply knowledge of the Company General Operations Manual, General Maintenance Manual, FAA Regulations, NTSB Procedures, HMR 175, Operations Specifications, Aircraft Flight Manuals, and all other material pertinent to his/her duties.

·             International Flight Operations experience.

QUALIFICATIONS

    To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

CORE COMPETENCIES

    1. Focus on Results - Able to plan and organize work to achieve goals; achieves targeted results with minimal supervision; is accountable for own actions

    2. Communications - Possess excellent verbal & written communications skills; Provides timely, well organized verbal & written information that is audience appropriate; listens attentively to others and retains/processes information.

    3. Teamwork - Builds alliances, partnerships & collaboration with others including those different from him/her; deals tactfully with others; assumes helps with a variety of team roles.

    4. Strategic Planning & Decision-Making - Develops strategic short & long term plans; arranges priorities, distinguishing urgent, important and unimportant in order to meet goals & deadlines; consults & collaborates with appropriate people.

    5. Initiative & Innovation - Generates new ideas personally & encourage team to do the same; stays up-to-date on technology & approaches to work; provides creative solutions & input when faced with challenges.

    6. Interpersonal Relationships - Builds effective relationships with internal & external customers; ability to work independently and coordinate work with others; resolves conflicts in a professional manner.

    7. Quality & Safety - Adheres to all safety & security policies and regulations; demonstrates quality work that is accurate, thorough & efficient.

    8. Continuous Improvement - Examines personal & organizational processes, promotes opportunities for improvement; analyzes successes & failures to learn and improve.

    9. Training & Development - Completes required & suggested training; shows eagerness and capacity to learn; receptive to coaching & feedback.

    10. Performance Management - Sets clear expectations & direction for staff; achieves team results consistently; coaches staff to improve; is a positive role model.

    11. Expense Management - Plans budget appropriately, uses sound judgment; analyzes operation for improving expense efficiency; demonstrates knowledge of financial process & results.

    12. Leadership - Builds commitment to team, company, mission & customer through effective & frequent communications; promotes an environment of trust; fosters a respectful, energetic & positive work culture.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

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