Commercial Aviation Site Manager

About This Role

Manage the daily commercial aviation operations for Kachemak Bay Flying Service (KBFS) at Temple Draughon-Miller Regional Airport. Oversee multifaceted air and ground operations, supervise personnel, and ensure compliance with FAA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic business development for KBFS Temple, identifying new opportunities to improve operations
• Manage the organization's profit and loss to budget with monthly accountability to the General Manager
• Manage General Aviation and Avionics Repair operations for commercial and government customers
• Manage daily aviation air and ground operations, including scheduling, mission planning, and briefings
• Manage fixed and rotary wing aircraft on site and coordinate with the Director of Maintenance for aircraft readiness
• Provide management support for government operations under DCMA 8210.1d and service regulations
• Supervise selected KBFS-Temple employees performing FAA designated functions
• Interface with FAA, Veterans Administration, Chamber of Commerce, and other agencies
• Provide weekly business updates to the General Manager, including project management, personnel management, and financial performance

Requirements

• Bachelors’ Degree or equivalent experience
• 15 years of related management experience
• 5 years in Rotary Wing or Fixed Wing aviation (civilian or military) experience
• 5 years of experience managing profit and loss for a commercial aviation business unit
• Broad Subject Matter Expertise in 14 CFR Parts 135 and/or 141 operations
• Maintenance management experience in military or 14 CFR Part 145 Repair Station
• Ability to independently perform technical, business, personnel, financial, and logistics requirements of medium/large size project or program
• Ability to independently implement higher headquarters' annual and quarterly strategies and reports
• Prior experience in a site leader equivalent position for up to 25 aviation specialists

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and equivalent experience
• 15 years of related management experience, with 5 years in Rotary Wing or Fixed Wing aviation (civilian or military) and 5 years managing profit and loss for a commercial aviation business unit.

Nice to Have

• Military aviation experience
• FAA commercial pilot (rotary and/or fixed wing; ATP) experience