About FlightSafety International

FlightSafety International is the world’s premier professional aviation training company and supplier of flight simulators, visual systems and displays to commercial, government and military organizations. The company provides training for pilots, technicians and other aviation professionals from 167 countries and independent territories. FlightSafety operates the world’s largest fleet of advanced full-flight simulators and award-winning maintenance training at Learning Centers and training locations in the United States, Canada, France and the United Kingdom.

Purpose of Position

Plans, directs, and coordinates activities of designated programs to ensure that goals or objectives of programs are accomplished within prescribed time frame and funding parameters. Will manage more complex programs and may manage lower level Program Managers.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Establishes program plan, budget, and staffing needs for each phase of assigned program(s) and works with managers and supervisors for proper assignment of program personnel.
• Reviews labor and material expenditures and manages program budget.
• Reviews progress payments.
• Confers with program staff to outline work plan and to assign duties, responsibilities, and scope of authority.
• Directs and coordinates activities of program personnel in support of program quality, schedule, and budget.
• Reviews status reports prepared by program personnel and modifies schedules or plans as required.
• Prepares program reports for management, customer, or other stakeholders.
• Works with stakeholders to resolve issues and mitigate risks.
• Coordinates program activities with regulatory authorities or other governmental agencies.
• Supports published Quality Management System (QMS) and Business Processes.
• Performs independently; recognized as a resource to others: able to translate complex nuances to others; able to improve processes; focus on broad issues.
• Provides training to department members when required. Provides guidance to less senior Teammates in the department. Trains and mentors to other Teammates as required.

Minimum Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business

Minimum Experience

10 years’ relative experience, 18 years’ relative experience, or equivalent combination of education and related experience. However, selection for this position is based on the demonstrated ability of the person to successfully fulfill the requirements listed.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, Windows and Outlook
• Able to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Able to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Able to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume; Able to apply concepts of basic algebra.
• Fluency in English, through both verbal and written communications; Able to read, analyze, and interpret general business documents, technical procedures, or governmental regulations; Able to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals; Able to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients and customers.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met and/or encountered by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

FlightSafety is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of required compliance reviews, including verification that the candidate is not prohibited from employment under U.S. economic sanctions programs administered by the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC).

This position may require access to export-controlled technology or services subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Employment consideration and any offer of employment are contingent upon the applicant’s ability to comply with these requirements, including qualifying as a “U.S. Person” under applicable regulations or otherwise eligible for export authorization within a timeframe consistent with business needs. A “U.S. Person” includes U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (holders of approved and unexpired green cards), and certain refugees or asylees with protected status under U.S. law.

This position may also require eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance for the duration of employment.

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