Aviation Manager

AVIATION MANAGER Date: Apr 3, 2024 Req ID: 38704 Location: Little Rock, AR, US, 72202 Category: DEPT OF ARKANSAS STATE POLICE Anticipated Starting Salary: 50222 Position Number: 22090197 County: Pulaski Posting End Date: 04/10/2024 Anticipated Starting Salary: 50222 The Department of Public Safety’s mission is to enhance the safety and security of all Arkansans through ethical, character-driven behavior that promotes professionalism, clear communication, and accountability while serving as the state’s premier public safety agency. This position is Safety Sensitive and is subject to pre-employment, random, and for-cause drug screenings. If you are requesting veteran’s preference, please include your DD214. This position will be centered around mechanic duties and will not include any flight time. Position InformationClass Code: S005CGrade: GS09FLSA Status: EXEMPTSalary Range: $50,222.00 - $72,822.00SummaryThe Aviation Manager is responsible for managing an agency aviation program. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency policy.FunctionsDevelops aviation maintenance budget by reviewing operational cost and monitoring and controlling aircraft maintenance expenditures, develops purchase specifications, evaluates potential aircraft for purchase, and recommends purchase to agency management. Develops bid specifications for the purchase of aircraft replacement parts, enhancements, and/or aircraft service, and sends invitations to bid to prospective vendors. Prepares reports, including monthly maintenance summary sheets, documentation on prospective aircraft, inspection releases, and justifications of need for additional aircraft. Monitors aircraft repair work of vendors, including verifying the acceptability of work and authorizing payment for completed work. Tests potential pilots in an initial check ride to insure an acceptable level of proficiency for hiring and conducts annual instrument and visual flight tests for incumbent pilots, to insure compliance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations. Instructs pilots on accepted fire detection and forest survey methods and techniques. Pilots multi-engine airplane to transport agency staff on intra-state and inter-state flights. Performs other duties as assigned.DimensionsKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesKnowledge of federal aviation administration laws and regulations. Knowledge of purchasing principles and procedures. Knowledge of navigational techniques. Knowledge of aircraft maintenance regulations. Ability to estimate cost, time, manpower, equipment, and parts for aircraft maintenance and repair work. Ability to pilot a multi-engine aircraft. Ability to test pilots and check ride. Ability to plan and train pilots on fire detection and forest survey methods and techniques. Ability to develop bid specifications for aircraft replacement parts, enhancements, and services. Ability to inspect, verify, and monitor aircraft maintenance and repair work. Ability to compile and prepare written documentsMinimum QualificationsThe formal education equivalent of a high school diploma; plus six years of experience in aircraft operations, aircraft maintenance or a related field, including two years in a supervisory capacity.LicensesMust be certified by the Federal Aviation Administration in accordance with ACA 27-116-201. Must have a minimum of 1500 flight hours with 250 flight hours in multi-engine aircraft.The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law. Nearest Major Market:Little Rock