Manager, Regional Aviation – Greenfields and Special Projects
Air Methods
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Colorado • United States
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Salary
💰 $89,000 - $120,000 per year
About the role
- Support the planning, execution, and operational readiness of Greenfield base openings, base transitions, closures, and other special aviation projects.
- Coordinate aviation startup activities including pilot staffing alignment, training schedules, aircraft availability, and operational logistics.
- Partner with Regional Aviation Directors, Area Managers, Maintenance, Clinical, Safety, and HR to ensure cross-functional alignment during project execution.
- Ensure aviation-related components of the Base Startup, Closure, and Movement Manual are completed accurately and within required timelines.
- Assist in coordinating pilot training (initial, transition, and recurrent) in partnership with the Pilot Training team to support new and transitioning operations.
- Monitor project timelines and identify risks to operational readiness, including staffing gaps, training delays, or aircraft availability constraints.
- Support aircraft movement planning including ferry flights, backup aircraft placement, and MOC coordination as needed for project execution.
- Evaluate operational compliance during startup and transition phases, ensuring adherence to FAA regulations, Operations Specifications, and General Operations Manual.
- Coordinate with Regional Safety and Maintenance leadership to address safety concerns, mechanical issues, and operational risks impacting project timelines.
- Participate in incident investigations and root cause analysis tied to startup or special project operations when required.
- Provide regular status updates to aviation leadership on project progress, risks, and mitigation strategies.
- Assist in stabilizing new bases post-launch, ensuring proper integration into standard operations and handoff to regional leadership.
- Serve as a point of contact for aviation-related project execution, ensuring clear communication and accountability across stakeholders.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule and support time-sensitive operational needs.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum of 2,500 total flight hours.
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience in a Part 135 operation.
- Eight (8) or more years of aviation experience, preferably within air medical or critical care transport environments.
- Prior experience supporting base startups, operational transitions, or multi-site aviation operations strongly preferred.
- Previous leadership or project-based operational experience preferred.
Benefits
- For more information on our industry-leading benefits, please visit our benefits page here.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
project managementaviation operationspilot training coordinationoperational compliancerisk managementincident investigationroot cause analysisaircraft movement planningstaffing alignmentlogistics coordination
Soft Skills
communicationleadershipcross-functional collaborationproblem-solvingflexibilityaccountabilityorganizational skillstime managementstakeholder engagementstatus reporting
Certifications
Bachelor’s degreeFAA regulations knowledgeOperations Specifications knowledgeGeneral Operations Manual knowledge