Lead Specialist, Flight Operations

United Aviate Academy•Goodyear, AZ

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Specialist’s role is to balance the competing priorities of resource utilization and student training, ensuring the schedule is planned and executed in a manner that balances resource utilization and student progress. This position is located in an Airfield setting environment which includes loud noise and flashing lights. Sometimes moves items weighing up to 25 pounds across the office.

Requirements

Must be able to pass a five-year felony background check
High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
Must have good people and customer service experience skills
Must have exceptional written and oral communication skills and be able to interact with a wide variety of people.
Positive attitude, with a willingness to learn new responsibilities, adapt to change, collaborate as a team-player, and has a passion for continuous improvement.
Strongly motivated with excellent time management and organizational skills.
Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
High degree of interpersonal skill and tact to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Strongly service oriented with a professional mentality
Efficient at multitasking
Exceptional interpersonal, organizational and communication skills
Proven problem-solving and information analysis skills
Independent decision-making skills
Outstanding attention to detail, organizational skills, valuing compliance & ethical behavior, governance & controls, and adhering to company and financial policies.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products
Commitment to the company culture as a subsidiary of United Airlines and valuing the Core4.

Nice To Haves

1+ years of experience preferred
Computer skills (knowledge of MS Office programs, such as Word, Excel) are preferred.
Associate degree preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Schedule the assets according to the allocation plan
Stay up to date with scheduling tools and systems
Ensure working knowledge of the applicable regulations, contractual framework and operational policies and procedures impacting the schedule processes
Oversee day to day execution of the training schedule
Coordinate aircraft maintenance and ensure available aircraft are airworthy
Aid in the identification and resolution of resource discrepancies
Provide guidance to students and instructors regarding any required materials that may be needed before a flight.
Document and report any issues that arise that may impact on the schedule, student or instructor performance, or resources.
Maintain historical data on all flights and provide necessary reporting to operations management.
Ensure each flight is completed as assigned by the company, strictly adhering to schedules, routes of flight and load manifests.
Collaborate with other team members to resolve potential schedule/resource conflicts
Provide excellent customer service
All other duties and responsibilities assigned