NV5 is a provider of engineering and consulting services to public and private sector clients, delivering solutions through six business verticals: Testing, Inspection & Consulting; Infrastructure; Utility Services; Environmental Health Sciences; Buildings & Program Management; and Geospatial Technology. With offices nationwide and abroad, NV5 helps clients plan, design, build, test, certify, and operate projects that improve the communities where we live and work. As engineers, architects, construction/program managers, environmental professionals and beyond, we play a significant role in shaping our communities through the services we provide. We are looking for passionate, driven individuals to join our team focused on Delivering Solutions and Improving Lives .
The role of the Flight Operations Manager is to oversee operations management, people management, and sensor platform resource allocation for designated aerial geospatial technologies workflows. The position will lead Flight Acquisition Managers, Project Coordinators and Remote Sensing Technicians. The position will proactively coordinate with Account Management, Estimation, Project Management, Production Leads, Survey, Maintenance and Flight Operations to prioritize efficient aerial data acquisition while maintaining a strong safety culture.
Primary Accountabilities: Primary accountabilities include but are not limited to the following.
% of Time Primary Accountabilities 25%
Flight Operations: · Establish and maintain standards and limitations to ensure safe and efficient department operations
· Assist with short and long-range plans that include departmental objectives
· Maximize asset utilization and capabilities by coordinating with maintenance personnel and flight operations
· Maintain operations and resource reporting with daily updates as required
· Manage resources to report on measures of effectiveness and efficiency for the department
· Assist in preparing annual operating budgets that include operating expenses, facilities, supplies, outside services, personnel, training, capital expenses and reserves
· Identify short- and long-term resource needs to successfully execute on project backlog
· Remain up to date on advancements in sensor technology and aviation platforms
· Support account management and estimation with technology approach, resource allocation and flight planning
· Support project management with project status and planning
25%
Program/Policy Development · Ensure compliance with department policies and procedures – including basic company policies, procedures and objectives
· Assist in the development of and maintaining an operations policy manual to include flight, maintenance and pertinent company policies
· Establish scheduling policies and procedures that provide effective control and management
25%
Personnel Management · Establishing, with the cooperation and assistance of company personnel and human resources team, minimum employment qualifications, hiring procedures, salary structure, performance appraisal procedures, grade structure and dismissal procedures
· Manage human resources for direct team with oversight of head count, hiring process, and training compliance
· Maintaining high morale through an awareness of company and department policies, employee development programs, and departmental goals and objectives
15%
Relationships- Internal/External · Advising management on the status and requirements for current and future aircraft and sensor solutions
· Ensuring that high levels of customer service are provided to the company and its customers
· Maintaining lists of aviation vendors that meet the highest level of aviation safety and NV5 standards
· Establish and maintain partner and vendor relationships that meet NV5 standards
10%
Regulatory / Compliance · Maintaining records as required by the FARs, manufacturers, and company policies
· Ensuring that department personnel are thoroughly familiar and comply with company policies, appropriate FARs, pertinent operating manuals, applicable standards and publications
· Monitoring security procedures to protect the aircraft and company facilities
Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in relevant field; HS diploma and commensurate experience may be substituted for a degree 5+ years progressive experience in geospatial technology and aviation 3+ years of management experience Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors/Masters degree in Business Geospatial Certifications Aviation Certifications Required Skills: Excellent communication and leadership qualities Proactive planning ability to coordinate teams with multidimensional factors impacting operations and efficiency Organizationally ability to handle multiple and competing priorities Ability to make impactful decisions with complex dynamics and competing interests under minimal supervision Maintain a positive and helpful attitude working under pressure Conveyance of a positive and professional image to internal and external contacts Technical skills in mapping or geospatial sciences Superior technological literacy Ability to analyze operating data and financial reports Physical Requirements: Must be able to work fixed office hours in addition to being accessible during flight crew operating hours Travel may be up to 5% NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.
NV5 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. NV5 complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
