Aviation manager job description

We are looking for Managers to join our fast-growing Aviation, Travel and Tourism consulting practice. In this role you'll have responsibility for day-to-day management of consultancy projects, including acting as the point of contact for clients, helping develop solutions to problems using a variety of analytical techniques, ensuring appropriate project management procedures are in place and providing guidance to junior staff.

Whilst our consultants are expected to have a holistic knowledge of the wider aviation industry, Managers may choose to align with one of our key service lines, for example Sustainable Aviation, Operational Improvement, Digital Modernisation, Commercial Due Diligence, Aircraft Finance, Tourism or Air Service Development. We welcome candidates with a proven track record in any of these areas, be it directly within consulting, the Aviation sector or in a related sector.
Your Key Responsibilities:
Manage consulting teams and ensure timely delivery of solutions on client-based projects;Act as the day-to-day point of contact with Clients, and build long-term trusted relationships;Manage the development of reports and presentations to synthesize and explain analyses;Cultivate a high performing and inclusive team, mentoring and training junior staff;Support business development initiatives by building a network of client relationships, working on proposals, attending conferences, and contributing to ICF's thought leadership;Build and maintain a culture of collaboration, both within Aviation and across ICF;Develop project budgets, scopes of work and manage risk throughout the project lifecycle.
Basic Qualifications:
Degree educated from a reputable institution;5+ years of work experience in strategy consulting, commercial aviation, sustainability, operational transformation or aviation finance;Demonstratable experience managing projects or initiatives, creating structured workflows;People management experience, either via direct reports or oversight on a project basis;Ability and willingness to travel for work as necessary.
Professional Skills:
Holistic knowledge of the wider aviation industry, including sustainability, is a plus;Works collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams spread across different countries and time zones to achieve established goals;Acts inclusively, modelling four pillars of inclusive culture - objectivity, belonging, voice and growth;Strong analytical aptitude and working knowledge of analytical or quantitative methods;Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written English communication skills;Organises written work in a manner that is clear, easy to follow, and tailored for the intended audience;
Identifies opportunities and manages from business development to project inception;Takes direction from senior leadership and then implements independently;Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word & Excel);Knowledge of other analytical and data visualisation tools a plus (PowerBI, Python, SQL);

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About us:

Working at ICF means applying a passion for meaningful work with intellectual rigor to help solve the leading issues of our day. Smart, compassionate, innovative, committed, ICF employees tackle unprecedented challenges to benefit people, businesses, and governments around the globe. We believe in collaboration, mutual respect, open communication, and opportunity for growth.

We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building an inclusive workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are committed to creating a culture where we embrace our differences in ideas and identities. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals.

Learn more about what we do and our commitment to inclusion.

The benefits of joining ICF:

Our people at ICF are our most important asset, so we invest in them from the moment they arrive. When you join our team, you'll have access to a vast array of benefits to help you live your life well.

We offer a hybrid working policy, which will provide you with the flexibility to collaborate in the office, as well as in the comfort of your own home, ensuring you are able to successfully deliver the requirements of your role.

To support you, our employee wellbeing hub is designed to provide highly personalised support across a comprehensive range of wellbeing issues, such as mind, body, finances, community, career programs and HR support.

We enjoy celebrating success, which is why we have a competitive recognition program called ‘You Matter', which awards points as a ‘thank you' for your work achievements. These can be spent on a large variety of high-quality items, as well as online or high-street vouchers, all with zero tax payable by the employee.

ICF also offers a range of competitive benefits, which include:
Single Private Medical Insurance cover with no restrictions on existing conditions.Dental insurance and an online GP service.25 days annual leave, plus UK bank holidays (annual leave increases with years of service).Pension scheme with 5% of salary employer contribution Life assurance paying 4x annual salary and Group Income Protection paying 66% of salary for up to 5 years if you are off work on long-term sick.Enhanced parental leave policies, enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental pay.

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Job Title: Aviation Production Manager
Location: Fort Myers, FL
Schedule: Days
StandardAero offers:
- Competitive wages
- Generous paid time off
- Insurance includes medical, dental and vision benefits
- Retirement savings plan
- Clean, modern, air-conditioned facility
- Safety focused culture
- Advancement opportunities
Manage daily operations on a plant floor level and is responsible for the effective and successful management of labor, productivity, quality control and safety measures as established and set for the Operations Department. The Production Manager will ensure safe and efficient operations. Serve as a company representative on regulatory issues, personnel issues and report back to the General Manager. Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with company's policies and applicable laws.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Directly reports to the General Manager
- Interviewing, selection, and hiring, training new and existing employees, planning, assigning and directing work, and authoring and discussing with employees performance appraisals
- Addressing employee performance and corrective action plans; employee motivation and rewards
- Recruit, select, train, assign, schedule, coach, counsel, and discipline employees
- Communicate job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing job contributions
- Analyze and improve organizational process and workflow, employee and space requirements, and equipment layout; implement changes
- Maintain safe and healthy work environment by establishing, following, and enforcing standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations
- Accomplish operations and organization mission by completing related results as needed
- Meet or exceed operations labor budget expectations
- Manage staff levels, wages, hours, contract labor to revenues
- Run a safe, injury/accident free workplace
- Serve as primary point of contact when there are customer issues related to equipment quality, customer service, or accidents and mishaps on-site
- Communicate customer issues with operations team and devise ways of improving the customer experience, including resolving problems and complaints
- Work closely with GM and Op's Director team to set and/or implement policies, procedures, and systems and to follow through with implementation
- Communicate all operating issues at department meetings
- Work closely with the inventory manager and team to perform analysis of our inventory and ensure we are utilizing our inventory effectively
- Works closely with Human Resources on day to day employee issues such as performance, attendance, team work, safety policies are being met and followed
- Exercises authority in hiring, training, career development, performance appraisal, salary adjustments, promotion, discipline, health, safety and the general employee relations of direct reports
- Performs other related duties as assigned
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Qualified candidates will have background in aviation (specifically in aviation manufacturing/component repair or LRU accessory overhaul & repair experience)
- Superior verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
- Extremely proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration required.
- Extensive and diversified background with at least 5 years of related experience in aviation, (specifically in aviation manufacturing/component repair or LRU accessory overhaul & repair experience)
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods of standing/walking.
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
Technical Requirements
- Strong planning, organizational, analytical, leadership, interpersonal, decision making, oral and written communication skills.
- Strong management skills.
- Working knowledge of PC's
- Working knowledge of company instructions, company processes, administrative policies and procedures, and export compliance regulations.
- Several years of management experience in a manufacturing and/or remanufacturing environment.