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Vice President Aerial Operations job at Columbia Helicopters in Aurora OR

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About Columbia
Columbia Helicopters is the global leader in heavy-lift helicopter operations and a trusted expert in maintenance repair and overhaul services. Backed by nearly 70 years of experience Columbia operates internationally often conducting operations in remote austere conditions providing safe and reliable aircraft and qualified personnel that meet demanding global transport requirements. Columbia leverages its position as the OEM and FAA Type Certificate holder for both the Model 234 Chinook and 107-II helicopters to provide responsive modifications lifecycle support and MRO services trusted worldwide by a diverse customer base.
Job Title: Vice President Aerial Operations – Heavy-Lift Helicopters
Job Summary:We are seeking a highly experienced and dynamic Vice President of Aerial Operations to lead and oversee the operational financial regulatory and safety aspects of our heavy-lift helicopter fleet. This senior leadership role is critical to ensuring the success of our mission-driven operations maintaining the highest standards of safety and efficiency and delivering exceptional service to our customers. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in rotorcraft flight operations a strong understanding of heavy-lift helicopter capabilities and the ability to manage P&L performance to drive profitability and growth.
Key Responsibilities:
+ Profit and Loss (P&L) Accountability:
+ Oversee the financial health of the flight operations division ensuring revenue and cost targets are met or exceeded.
+ Develop and implement financial strategies to optimize profitability while maintaining operational excellence.
+ Manage budgets cost controls and resource allocation to achieve financial and operational goals.
+ Track and report key financial metrics identifying opportunities to improve profitability and operational efficiency.
+ Operational Leadership:
+ Provide strategic leadership and direction for all flight operations including planning scheduling and execution of heavy-lift helicopter missions.
+ Develop and implement operational policies procedures and best practices to ensure efficiency safety and compliance with all applicable regulations.
+ Optimize fleet utilization to achieve operational excellence and meet customer requirements.
+ Safety and Compliance:
+ Ensure all flight operations adhere to aviation safety standards regulatory requirements (e.g. FAA EASA or ICAO) and company policies.
+ Champion a culture of safety implementing proactive measures to mitigate risks and improve operational safety performance.
+ Oversee audits inspections and certifications to maintain regulatory compliance and operational readiness.
+ Team Leadership and Development:
+ Lead mentor and develop a team of pilots crew members and operations staff to foster a high-performance culture.
+ Ensure proper training certification and readiness of all flight operations personnel.
+ Promote collaboration and teamwork across departments including maintenance engineering and customer service.
+ Customer Engagement and Mission Success:
+ Work closely with customers to understand their heavy-lift requirements and ensure operational plans align with their needs.
+ Drive mission success by delivering on-time cost-effective and high-quality flight operations for a wide range of applications (e.g. construction oil and gas firefighting disaster relief or military support).
+ Field Maintenance and Resource Management:
+ Collaborate with Field Maintenance ensuring aircraft availability maintenance scheduling and mission-specific configurations.
+ Collaborate with engineering and maintenance teams to ensure the fleet is maintained at the highest standards.
+ Manage operational budgets resource allocation and cost control measures.
+ Strategic Planning and Innovation:
+ Develop and execute strategic plans to enhance the company’s flight operations capabilities and market presence.
+ Identify and implement new technologies systems or processes to improve operational efficiency and competitiveness.
+ Support business development initiatives by contributing to proposals presentations and customer engagements.
Qualifications and Skills:
+ Bachelor’s degree in Aviation Aerospace Business Administration or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
+ 15+ years of experience in aviation operations with at least 10 years in a leadership role overseeing helicopter operations.
+ Proven track record of managing P&L for a large division program or business unit.
+ Extensive experience in heavy-lift helicopter operations (e.g. CH-47 Chinook Sikorsky S-64 or equivalent rotorcraft platforms).
+ Deep knowledge of aviation regulations safety management systems (SMS) and operational compliance standards.
+ Strong financial acumen and ability to interpret and act on complex financial data.
+ Proven ability to manage complex flight operations in demanding environments.
+ Strong leadership communication and decision-making skills.
+ Experience working with diverse customers including government agencies military and commercial clients is a plus.
Preferred Attributes:
+ Demonstrated experience in large-scale project management and mission-critical operations.
+ Strong understanding of heavy-lift helicopter mission profiles including external load operations precision placement and high-altitude performance.
+ Familiarity with cutting-edge aviation technologies such as avionics systems and flight data monitoring.
Why Join Us?As a global leader in heavy-lift helicopter operations we offer a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in an exciting and vital industry. Join our team to lead cutting-edge flight operations while driving profitability and operational excellence that support critical missions around the world.
Location: Aurora OregonReports To: President and CEOTravel Requirements: up to 35%
Apply Now to take the helm of our world-class heavy-lift helicopter operations and drive success in one of the most demanding sectors of aviation.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual origin gender identity national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
Applicants must be a U.S. Person as defined by 22 C.F.R. Chapter I Subchapter M § 120.15.
If you are an individual with a disability and unable to complete our electronic application process please e-mail applicant@colheli.com or contact Human Resources at 503-678-1222 for assistance.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about discussed or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge (b) in furtherance of an investigation proceeding hearing or action including an investigation conducted by the employer or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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Columbia Helicopters Company Overview

Since our founder purchased his first helicopter in 1957 weve been leading the way in heavy-lift helicopter operations. We are innovators of this industry always working to expand our capabilities and improve our level of service so when you do business with us you know youre getting the best. We operate a fleet of the most versatile helicopters in global operations supporting our aircraft out of our own full-service onsite facility in northwest Oregon. These capabilities and our operational experience allow us to confidently offer world-class maintenance and repair services to our customers onsite or on location.