Aviation Operations and Compliance Specialist

Global Support and Development•Charlotte, NC

55d•Onsite

About The Position

Global Support and Development (GSD) is hiring a full-time Aviation Operations and Compliance Specialist based in Charlotte, N.C. In this high-impact role, you’ll direct critical air movements, manage charter networks, and ensure strict FAA compliance to transport vital relief personnel and up to 10,000 lbs of emergency cargo directly into disaster-affected regions across the Caribbean and Central America. If you bring 5+ years of aviation operations experience, strong FAA knowledge, and a passion for rapid-response humanitarian action, apply today to pilot logistics where they matter most! GSD offers a comprehensive benefits package to include: Up to 25 days of accrued vacation, Up to 80 hours of annual sick leave, Up to 80 hours of Military Pay and 30 Days Differential, Medical, Dental and Vision (GSD covers monthly premium), Group Life and AD&D Coverage (GSD covers monthly premium), Retirement (Pre and Post Tax Options) and a Company Match, Matches on Qualified 529 Plans, Up to 14 Paid Holidays. Want to know more? Read on to learn more about the role. PURPOSE OF POSITION: Aviation Regulatory Compliance Specialist works with and for the Senior Manager of Aviation to meet the aviation needs of GSD. This includes vendor coordination and management, ensuring operations comply with aviation regulations, and coordination with vendors to meet safety, legal, and insurance thresholds for GSD. This position directly supports the safe transport of GSD personnel and equipment within the Caribbean and Central America.

Requirements

Five (5) or more years of relevant experience in aviation operations, preferably in the humanitarian sector and preferably with fixed wing aircraft;
Three (3) or more years experience operating in support of aviation operations within an international context, including with small operators, preferably in connection to the humanitarian field;
Understanding of documentation required for air cargo or air passenger transport;
Understanding of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) related to aviation (specifically Parts 91, 133, 135 and special permits);
Working knowledge of aviation safety management system and risk management;
Working knowledge of ICAO regulations, aviation regulations, and the air charter market in the LAC Region;
Experience working at or contracting with charter aircraft operations (FAA part 135), and aviation insurance, preferred;
Experience and familiarization with aviation operations (and/or contracting) specific to maritime fields, ideally within the Caribbean and/or Central America preferred;
Experience with aerial HAZMAT transportation and inspections, aviation law, familiarization with UAS, FAA instrument ratings, and rotary and fixed wing experience, preferred.
Bachelor’s degree in air operations, air traffic management, maritime aviation operations, aviation business administration or relevant field; or Equivalent experience and training in aviation operations.

Nice To Haves

FAA private, commercial, or airline transport (ATP) desired;
FAA part 107 certification desired.
Proven experience supporting the development of programs preferred;
Working knowledge of Spanish and/or French desired.

Responsibilities

Support the development, implementation, and execution of aviation policy, plans, processes, and projects in support of departmental strategy, maximizing efficient use of resources and ensuring shared vision;
Work collaboratively with peers and cross functionally to achieve org outcomes;
Support critical decision-making processes, to include identifying issues and driving problem-solving, especially in resource-constrained and time-sensitive contexts;
Maintain a network of charter operators in the Caribbean and Central America, with a focus on maintaining current master service agreements, vendor insurance minimums, non-disclosure agreements, and statements of work;
Coordinate aviation training for GSD personnel in both the maritime and land environments;
Interface between vendors, insurers, and legal departments to in order to coordinate agreements for services;
Coordinate for aerial movement of personnel and equipment, as well as for aerial cargo movement up to 10,000 lbs;
Plan aviation support, schedule operations, and interface with aviation vendors;
Receive invoices and follow up to confirm payments for services provided to GSD;
Conduct flight coordination (scheduling and synchronizing of flights in support of response personnel and cargo movement);
Generate and process permits for aviation operations in the Caribbean and Central America;
Prompt and action GSD’s core values of accountability, humility, and integrity in all work we conduct;
Promote good stewardship of financial and other resources to achieve maximum benefit to those impacted by disaster or at risk of impact; and
Perform other duties as assigned.