Job Title: Site Manager (Entebbe) – 1983
Organisation: AARCorp
Duty Station: Entebbe, Uganda
Reports to: Director of Operations
About AARCorp:
AAR is a leading provider of diverse products and
services to the worldwide commercial aviation and government/defense
industries. AAR combines a close-to-the-customer business model with a broad
range of capabilities to help customers operate more efficiently, lower costs
and maintain high levels of quality, safety and service. AAR is a financially
stable, dedicated partner with an enduring commitment to innovation, execution,
continuous improvement and customer value.
services to the worldwide commercial aviation and government/defense
industries. AAR combines a close-to-the-customer business model with a broad
range of capabilities to help customers operate more efficiently, lower costs
and maintain high levels of quality, safety and service. AAR is a financially
stable, dedicated partner with an enduring commitment to innovation, execution,
continuous improvement and customer value.
Job Summary: The Site Manager will be responsible for managing and supervising
the activities of all AAR Airlift resources at an assigned site in concert with
the In-Country Director. Will be in overall charge of the projects and programs
at this site. The Site Manager interfaces with the customer at their location
and speaks for AAR Airlift at the site. The Site Manager interfaces with the
customer at their location and speaks for AAR Airlift at the site. Must be a
U.S. Person as defined in 22 C.F.R. 120.15.
the activities of all AAR Airlift resources at an assigned site in concert with
the In-Country Director. Will be in overall charge of the projects and programs
at this site. The Site Manager interfaces with the customer at their location
and speaks for AAR Airlift at the site. The Site Manager interfaces with the
customer at their location and speaks for AAR Airlift at the site. Must be a
U.S. Person as defined in 22 C.F.R. 120.15.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Ensures resources are
available for employees to do their jobs. - Handles any disciplinary
problems in country and recommend removal from the country and retention
by AAR Airlift. - Conducts investigations
into employee misconduct. – Makes sure employees performance is evaluated
on a recurring basis for HR actions. - Negotiates support
agreements with DOD and commercial interests at the site. - Selects site personnel
for key positions and recommends removing personnel, if required. - Ensures financial assets
are available at the site to meet obligations. - Ensures that all
documentation required by the applicable site contract(s) is properly accomplished
and communicated to the correct authority. - Ensures that mission
orders are consistent with an in support of the contract obligations. - Coordinates with
functional supervisors/leads at the site to ensure that aircraft and
equipment are available when and where required. - Monitors the
airworthiness of aircraft and the safe and efficient conduct of all
missions under DO and DOM guidance and direction. - Empowers supervisor
personnel at the site to execute the In Country Director’s
responsibilities at their sites, as required, to include oversight of
maintenance, logistics and operations personnel. The In-Country Director
retains final responsibility for site management actions. - Ensures that the
applicable site personnel maintain detailed and up-to-date knowledge and
understanding of the General Operations Manual, FAA Regulations, NTSB
Procedures, HMR 175, Operations Specifications, Aircraft Flight Manuals,
and all other material pertinent to their duties. - Performs travel inside
and outside the continental United States, as needed. - Performs other tasks as
directed by the In-Country Team Director or requested by other AAR Senior
Management. - Ensures that required
operating reports such as submission of pilot training and proficiency
records, flight schedule reports and all other documents are submitted to
the functional managers in a timely manner to meet company and FAA
timelines.
Assists the DO to ensure:
- All company pilots
conform to standard procedures as outlined in applicable FARs and the
General Operations Manual. - Proper tracking of pilot
annual requirements (e.g. medical certifications, qualifications). - Activities of site flight
operations are in accordance with FAA regulations and company policy such
as dispatching aircrews, flight control, flight training and meteorology
while ensuring maximum operating efficiency. - Aircraft maintenance is
provided to best meet mission requirements. - Support as requested.
- Performs the duties as
outlined in the GOM under Chapter 2, page 20. - Authorized to exercise
the function of operational control of company aircraft and flight
operations in accordance with guidelines as outlined in this chapter. - Ensure that all pilots
utilize the Aircraft Flight Maintenance Log, Load Manifest, and
Discrepancy Record form; ensure that these forms and all pertinent documents
are emailed to the POB daily, and a permanent file copy of each form is
retained for the required period of time. - Assure all documentation
required by OCONUS Contracts is emailed to the correct authority. - Accept, evaluate and
approve mission orders in support of contract obligations. - Review and sign
Operational Risk Assessment form for each mission package. - Assure that aircraft and
equipment are available for operational flights and training, as required. - Monitor manning and
rotation schedules to ensure that the site is properly staffed. – Advise
the Director of Operations/Chief Pilot on the status of available flight
crewmembers. - Facilitate crewmember
standardization and OCONUS orientation. - Disseminate required and
necessary information to all crewmembers, maintain the read log. - Submit required operating
reports to the Director of Operations, Chief Pilot, and Program Manager as
appropriate. - Ensure that all company
pilots conform to standard procedures as outlined in applicable FARs and
the General Operations Manual. - Ensure crewmember Flight
and Duty Logs (FDLs) are submitted electronically to POB by the 5th day of
the following month, then original forwarded to Flight Operations by close
of business on the 15th of the month. - Maintain current aircraft
checklists and other required company publications at the OCONUS location. - Ensure fuel receipts are
collected and forwarded to the POB for processing. - Serve as liaison between
AAR Airlift and the customer, as appropriate. - Performs any other duties
as assigned.
Qualifications,
Skills and Experience:
Skills and Experience:
- The applicant should hold
a B.A./B.S. from an accredited college or university; or equivalent
combination of education and experience. - Must be highly
knowledgeable of the entire content of the General Operations Manual,
Operations Specifications, Site Manager Handbook, Military Aviation
Regulations, HMR 175, and all Federal Aviation Regulations relative to AAR
Airlift operations. - Demonstrated ability to
manage an organization to achieve company goals. - Aviation Management,
Business Management or practical experience in an aviation related field. - At least five (5)+ years
cumulative experience in an aviation related management position. - Past exposure and experience
with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and/or other aviation
industry agents. - At least two (2) years’
experience working with the Department of Defense or other US Government
Departments in providing contracted services. - Must have practical
experience managing small to medium organizations (50+ personnel). - Past experience within
the aviation industry, preferably with a carrier under FAR Part 135 or comparable
practical experience will be highly preferred - Strong background working
in both domestic and international operations. - Practical experience and
demonstrated performance understanding employee and business requirements
for international travel, international customs and practices. - Must be able to apply
knowledge of the Company General Operations Manual, General Maintenance
Manual, FAA Regulations, NTSB Procedures, HMR 175, Operations
Specifications, Aircraft Flight Manuals, and all other material pertinent
to his/her duties. - International Flight
Operations experience.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates who
wish to join the aviation industry with AARCorp should visit the e-recruitment
website below to express interest in this vacancy.
wish to join the aviation industry with AARCorp should visit the e-recruitment
website below to express interest in this vacancy.
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