PHI Air Medical · 18 hours ago
Assistant, Director of Aviation Operations
Phoenix, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
6+ years expPHI Health is the leading air ambulance provider in the United States, committed to providing top-tier emergency medical services. The Assistant Director of Aviation Operations will contribute to the company’s Operational Control by managing operations strategies and ensuring compliance with FAA regulations.
Air TransportationHealth CareMedical
Responsibilities
Coordination operational initiatives via the following:
Assurance that all aviation operations are compliant with appropriate FAA regulations
Management of the operations function concurrent with business growth and meeting financial objectives
Working with customers to accomplish their airplane/helicopter transportation requirements to the best of our ability with flight safety as priority
Supervision of flight following
Set-up of new operations and coordination with other departments to provide fuel, aircraft, pilots, flight following, OCC policy & procedures, and maintenance to provide a safe operation
Compliance with the Preflight Risk Assessment Worksheet by pilots and the Operational Control process
Stand in for Director, when the Director is not available, as a member HSEQ meetings and panels (e.g., accident and incident board meetings, operational leadership meetings, safety management review team, and others)
Monitoring of aircraft’s satellite communications and troubleshooting issues
Responsible for Transportation Security Administration twelve-five security program requirements and compliance
Promote PHI’s Destination Zero initiative within Air Medical
Accountable for ensuring corporate Safety Management System activities are being applied by all personnel within Air Medical
Qualification
Required
Hold an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate with appropriate ratings or Commercial Instrument to obtain ATP within 6 months
Bachelor's degree or equivalent 6 years' experience in a similar capacity
3 years of Operational Control experience in aviation operations; Air Ambulance highly preferred
Have at least 3 years of experience within the past 6 years as pilot in command under Part 121 or Part 135
Demonstrated knowledge of 14 CFR Parts 91, 119, 135, and company manuals
Demonstrable executive bearing, maturity, professionalism and gravitas
Strong business acumen, excellent collaboration and negotiation skills
Exceptional interpersonal, communication and presentation skills. Ability to listen, express and implement concepts and ideas, both orally and in writing
Recognizes the need for proactive change; adapts to and motivates others to adopt values, strategies, goals and plans in response to changing business conditions
This position is designated Safety Sensitive for purposes of the Arizona Medical Marijuana Act
Company
PHI Air Medical
PHI Air Medical is a healthcare company that offers air ambulance, air medical, and outreach education services.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Paul Julander
Vice President Ambulance Operations
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