Aviation Manager Atrium Health MedCenter and AirCare Charlotte FT Days

Monday through Friday

Pay Range

Major Responsibilities:

• Safety & Culture Leadership
  Champion best practices in aviation safety and mission readiness. Collaborate with safety officers Mobile Medicine leaders and vendors to implement AMRM/CRM protocols lead event reviews and promote a just culture.
• Operational Excellence & Base Support
  Build strong relationships with MedCenter Air AirCare and all aviation personnel while prioritizing program-wide efficiency. Monitor maintenance and staffing schedules to optimize aircraft availability and reduce out-of-service time. Develop actionable plans for leadership to ensure consistent availability and reduce administrative burden.
• Data-Driven Strategy
  Analyze operational data to identify gaps and develop meaningful metrics that inform strategic decisions and future planning.
• Fleet & Maintenance Coordination
  Drive standardization of airframes across programs to enhance cross-functional compatibility. Coordinate with vendors to align maintenance schedules and minimize service disruptions.
• Growth & Asset Planning
  Support senior leadership in evaluating and acquiring aviation assets equipment and real estate to expand service capabilities.
• Strategic Expansion
  Assess new base opportunities and reevaluate current locations based on historical volume population trends and healthcare access in underserved areas.
• Dispatch & Utilization
  Collaborate with communications center leadership to refine aircraft utilization processes and coordination with customers and operational control centers.
• External Partnerships & Customer Experience
  Maintain relationships with neighboring programs and facilities to improve helipad safety and enhance customer experience. Partner with business development to position the program as an industry leader.
• Contract & Vendor Management
  Advise and assist in the negotiation of aviation and maintenance agreements ensuring alignment with organizational goals and operational standards.
• Responsible for accountability standards for performance through metrics ongoing relationships management with vendor executive leadership.
• Continuous Improvement & Quality Assurance
  Lead process improvement initiatives and quality assurance efforts to enhance safety efficiency and effectiveness.
• Responsible for ensuring industry best practices related to safety and operations by attending safety operations trainings and updates; and ensuring compliance.
• Participate in MedCenter Air Operators Association and other relevant industry associations.

Minimum Job Requirements

Education

Bachelors Degree required.

Certification / Registration / License

Must have certification as FAA Pilot or Maintenance certification CMTE or MTSP-C.

Experience

Previous work for an air medical Part 135 operator (rotor-wing or fixed-wing); roles may include leadership pilot mechanic or clinician. Minimum of5 years of relevant experience in medical transportation system; 2 years of management experience.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Knowledge of rotor-wing and fixed-wing operations required.
• Ability to work across and provide leadership to disciplines involved in air medical transport including clinical aviation maintenance communications and administrative departments.

Preferred Job Requirements

Education

Masters Degree preferred.

Certification / Registration / License

Additional certifications in related field preferred.

Experience

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our CommitmenttoYou:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs competitive compensation generous retirement offerings programs that invest in your career development and so much more so you can live fully at and away from work including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications skills relevant experience and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift on call and more based on a teammates job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical dental vision life andShort- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program