Aviation Manager jobs in Minnesota

Aviation Manager manages overall aviation operations focused on operational efficiency and compliance with regulatory and organizational operating policies, procedures, and standards. Develops plans and schedules skill development and training sessions for pilots, crews, and operators. Being a Aviation Manager ensures all operations follow and comply with current FAA regulations, airworthiness, and safety standards. Oversees flight scheduling, aircraft maintenance, and inspection operations. Additionally, Aviation Manager applies risk management best practices for safety to assess and manage operations May require a bachelor's degree or equivalent. Typically reports to senior management. The Aviation Manager typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. To be a Aviation Manager typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Strategic Buyer / Account Manager - Aviation (Remote)
  • Total Aviation Staffing, LLC
  • Hawthorne, MN FULL_TIME
  • Do you want to be a part of a team of aviation innovators who are helping change the industry landscape?

     

    Our client is an AS9120A and ISO 9001:2008 certified global distributor of aftermarket aviation equipment and supplies for the commercial, executive, and military markets. They proudly have mission-ready aircraft, materials, parts, equipment and equipment packages, and program management at all levels. They are the go-to expert in the industry and the preferred vendor for rapidly procuring various aerospace solutions. Our client is committed to demonstrating honesty and reliability in all efforts and seeks to build trust through excellence in quality and service on every order for every customer. They also value each individual's contribution to their organization. The more they share information, the better they are at solving problems and gaining ideas.

     

    They are currently recruiting for a Strategic Buyer / Account Manager in Columbus, OH.

     

    What Is In It For You

    Salary: $85,000 annually

    Position Type: Permanent - Full-time

    Benefits: Medical, Dental, 401K, Disability, Company-provided Life Insurance, FSA, HSA

     

    A Day In The Life of a Strategic Buyer / Account Manager

    As the Strategic Buyer / Account Manager, you are responsible for coordinating activities involved with procuring aircraft components, tooling, and supplies to service existing customers and contracts.

     

    Essential Duties of The Strategic Buyer / Account Manager

    • Identify vendors, OEMs, and alternate sources for a set of 3,000 unique part numbers.
    • Monitor market prices and availability for assigned groups of part numbers.
    • Identify and use various tools to cross-reference different data sets for historical trends and forecasting.
    • Identify and recommend parts acquisition based on historical trends, market data, and forecasts.
    • Maintain existing vendor base and develop alternate sources of components to meet demand.
    • Negotiate acquisition packages, individual items, and vendor contract terms.
    • Ensure all procured components meet quality standards per contract terms.
    • Perform cost analysis of various components in AR, SV, OH, or FN conditions and make recommendations accordingly.
    • Complete ownership of a set scope of parts and its procurement lifecycle.
    • Ensure lead times are met according to contract deliverables.
    • Prepares and issues purchase orders.
    • Work with the program manager and sales staff in the preparation of bids and responses to solicitations.
    • Discusses defective or unacceptable goods or services with inspection or quality control personnel, users, vendors, and others to determine the source of trouble and take corrective action.
    • Approve invoices for payment.
    • Review purchase orders for accuracy to make sure the best prices are obtained.
    • Maintain procurement records, such as items or services purchased, costs, delivery, product quality or performance, and inventories.
    • Ensure all procedures, processes, and activities related to the supply chain are performed according to company standard operating procedure manuals and customer requirements, offering suggestions for improvement as needed.
    • Identify product solutions for customers and sales staff.
    • Complete tasks in company ERP for the life cycle of the task ·
    • Act as an account manager for government customers, managing contracts and maintaining those
      relationships.
    • After business hours will occasionally be required.
    • Performs other related duties as assigned by management.
     
    Qualifications: 
    • Must be a United States citizen.
    • Five to eight years of aircraft components procurement
    • Experience in KC-46 Tanker or 767-Series aircraft parts provisioning, procurement, and general MRO is preferred.
    • Demonstrated experience in account management.
    • Expert level in Excel.
    • Excellent negotiation skills
    • Proficient in ERP systems and SOPs.
    • Remain calm and professional in stressful situations.
    • Friendly, courteous, service-oriented, and flexible, and enjoy working with a variety of staff.
    • Detail-oriented and works effectively under pressure while meeting all applicable deadlines.
    • Must be able to work independently and with little direct supervision.

     

    Competencies: 

    • Problem-Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem-solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
    • Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
    • Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in a timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.
    • Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
    • Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
    • Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; Aligns work with strategic goals.

     

    If you are interested in the Strategic Buyer / Account Manager job in Columbus, OH, apply today!

     

    ​​This vacancy is being advertised by Total Aviation Staffing, LLC. The services advertised by Total Aviation Staffing, LLC are those of an Employment Agency

  • 25 Days Ago

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Aircraft Avionics Department Manager
  • NorthPoint Aviation
  • BRAINERD, MN FULL_TIME
  • NorthPoint Aviation is seeking an Aircraft Avionics Department Manager to join our professional trained maintenance team at our FAA Part 145 Repair Station in Brainerd, Minnesota. This is an excellent...
  • 24 Days Ago

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Senior Project Manager - Aviation
  • Kimley-Horn
  • Saint Paul, MN FULL_TIME
  • Overview Senior Project Manager, Aviation Practice Builder, St. Paul, Minnesota Kimley-Horn has a challenging and rewarding opportunity for a motivated Practice Builder to lead Aviation in the Twin Ci...
  • 21 Days Ago

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Experienced Aviation Project Manager
  • Mead & Hunt
  • Minneapolis, MN OTHER
  • Overview Mead & Hunt, a nationally recognized professional services consulting firm, is experiencing unprecedented growth. As a result of our success, we have a full-time position available for an exp...
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Aviation Sales Representative
  • Thunderbird Aviation
  • Prairie, MN FULL_TIME
  • Thunderbird Aviation Position: Aviation Sales Representative The Aviation Sales Representative position is responsible for all Company leads, including but not limited to, flight training, charter, ma...
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Aviation Maintenance Technician
  • Estherville Aviation
  • Duluth, MN FULL_TIME
  • Needing licensed or partially licensed aircraft mechanic to work on small, GA aircraft in very busy, small shop located in rural, northwest Iowa. MUST like small town life. Lots of variety on certifie...
  • 10 Days Ago

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Regional Aviation Manager, Americas
  • Expeditors International of Washington, Inc.
  • Bellevue, WA
  • As a Fortune 500 company, Expeditors employs more than 15,000 trained professionals in a worldwide network of over 300 l...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Gulfstream G650ER Client Aviation Manager - Farmingdale, NY
  • Solairus Aviation
  • Farmingdale, NY
  • Solairus Aviation is currently searching for a Full-Time Client Aviation Manager (CAM) to lead a flight department at th...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Aviation Managing Civil Engineer
  • C&S Companies
  • San Diego, CA
  • At C&S Companies, we believe work environment, culture, and the opportunity to learn and grow are key elements when cons...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Aviation Manager of Quality Control & Technical Services (Hybrid)
  • Citigroup Inc
  • Harrison, NY
  • The Manager of Quality Control & Technical Services is a strategic professional within Citi's Aviation department, who c...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Regional Aviation Manager, Americas
  • Expeditors International of Washington
  • Bellevue, WA
  • This job will be located at an Expeditors office location in the Americas. General Job Functions:In collaboration with g...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Regional Aviation Manager, Americas
  • Expeditors
  • Bellevue, WA
  • Company Description As a Fortune 500 company, Expeditors employs more than 15,000 trained professionals in a worldwide n...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Global 6500 Client Aviation Manager - Opa Locka, FL
  • Solairus Aviation
  • Opa Locka, FL
  • Solairus Aviation is currently searching for a Full-Time Client Aviation Manager (CAM) to lead a flight department at th...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Assistant Professor of Practice Aviation Management
  • Purdue University
  • West Lafayette, IN
  • Job Summary Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana, is accepting applications for a Professor of Practice (non-ten...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

Minnesota (/ˌmɪnɪˈsoʊtə/ (listen)) is a state in the Upper Midwest and northern regions of the United States. Minnesota was admitted as the 32nd U.S. state on May 11, 1858, created from the eastern half of the Minnesota Territory. The state has a large number of lakes, and is known by the slogan the "Land of 10,000 Lakes". Its official motto is L'Étoile du Nord (French: Star of the North). Minnesota is the 12th largest in area and the 22nd most populous of the U.S. states; nearly 60% of its residents live in the Minneapolis–Saint Paul metropolitan area (known as the "Twin Cities"). This area i...
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Income Estimation for Aviation Manager jobs
$190,500 to $306,153

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