Regional Vice President of FBO Operations

Sheltair Aviation•Fort Lauderdale, FL

139d•Onsite

About The Position

The Regional Vice President of FBO Operations will support multiple assigned FBOs (Fixed Base Operators) with a minimum of monthly visits to each location. This role provides ongoing leadership, direction, and support for General Managers across all lines of business at their respective locations. The position involves conducting performance assessments, examining organizational charts to ensure service and standard levels are met or exceeded, and reviewing Human Resource procedures. The Regional VP will oversee the interviewing and hiring process to sustain the company vision, review daily operations for compliance with regulations and company policies, and promote positive employee morale. Additionally, this role will observe General Managers in safety, training, and development, evaluate customer service and line operations, and review training records. Support will be provided to General Managers to improve overall business operations for maximum success and profitability. Continuous review of property rent rolls, fuel inventory control, fuel quality control, fleet maintenance, and facility inspections (hangars, apron, fuel farm) are also key responsibilities. The role will lead and participate in new business development efforts for future growth opportunities.

Requirements

Must pass pre-employment drug screen and background check following the FAA and DOT guidelines.
Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Aviation Management, or related field preferred
10 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE related experience and/or training with at least three (3) years related to general aviation management experience.
Demonstrate entrepreneurship, change leadership, negotiation, and influence, business acumen, operational decision making, customer orientation, driving for results, managing and measuring work, interpersonal skills, and superior ability to positively relate and communicate to customers.
Must be able to read, write, and understand the English Language.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and web-based applications.
Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to pass airport security badge background checks.

Nice To Haves

Bi-lingual ability preferred (Spanish, Portuguese, and French)

Responsibilities

Supports multiple assigned FBO’s as needed with a minimum of once a month visits to each location.
Provides ongoing leadership, direction, and support for General Managers in all lines of business at their location.
Conduct performance assessments of each location and make recommendations as needed.
Examine each FBO organizational chart to ensure the operation is meeting or exceeding company requirement services and standard levels.
Review Human Resource procedures at each base while providing guidance with any issues or concerns.
Complete oversight of the interviewing and hiring process to ensuring company vision is sustained.
Review and observe daily operations to ensure all regulations, along with company policy and procedures are being followed.
Promote positive employee morale and interaction among co-workers and management.
Observe General Managers in the procurement and compliance of safety, training, and development of each employee.
Evaluate Customer Service and Line Operations to ensure service levels are being held to the highest standards.
Review training records to assure that company policies and procedures are being followed and are current.
Support General Managers to improve overall business operations to maximize success and profitability.
Continuous review of property rent roll with General Managers to improve performance and opportunities ensuring synergies between FBO and Property Management.
Review and analyze fuel inventory control measures for accuracy.
Inspect Fuel Quality Control and Fleet Maintenance procedures and records.
Inspect FBO facility, hangars, apron, and fuel farm for cleanliness and operational requirements.
Lead and participate in new business development efforts for future growth opportunities.