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NV5

Flight Acquisition Manager

NV5, Portland, Oregon, United States, 97204


Flight Acquisition Manager

Job ID2024-10046

# of Openings1

Job LocationsUS-OR-Portland

CategoryGeospatial/GIS

TypeRegular Full-Time

OverviewThe Flight Acquisition Manager will lead an active and expanding airborne remote sensing and ground survey program consisting of 25+ field and office support staff, oversee multiple teams that are deployed throughout North America, and have responsibility for remote sensing physical assets (sensors, aircraft, vehicles, and survey equipment).

Work Environment:

Location: NV5 Geospatial Portland, OR Office

Travel up to 10%

NV5 is a global technology solutions and consulting services company with a workforce of over 4,500 professionals in more than 100 offices worldwide.

ResponsibilitiesOperational Responsibilities:

Performs coordination for all acquisition efforts assigned

Oversight of staff assignments including scheduling, reports, and reviews

Develop and prioritize a schedule for projects in consultation with Project Managers, Flight Operations Manager, Director of Flight Operations and Director of Maintenance

Schedule assets to cover the production schedule

Mission planning includes reviewing job specifications, weather interpretation, ground support coordination, onsite project coordination and client coordination

Work daily with all Flight Department staff to determine mission priorities

Maintain operational control of the aircraft monitoring mission plan, departure, and arrival times.

Project Management:

Maintain project management software as it relates to acquisition efforts

Responsible for notification of project status or completion to Account Managers, Project Managers and Director of Data Aerial Operations

Create flight plans and develop project plans in support of estimating

Create and update Project Tracking documents and Flight Backlog

Data:

Acquire data as a crew member as schedule permits us to stay current with the technology

Assist with sensor installation and removal from the aircraft as needed

Policy & Procedure:

Develop process and procedures as assigned

Assist in development and adherence to the Flight Department budget including creating and submitting Asset Requests and Purchase Orders

Safety & Compliance:

Develop and maintain a corporate culture emphasizing safety as our number one priority

Understand and comply with ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements applicable to our business

Maintain Operational Control of the aircraft

QualificationsRequired Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in science, engineering, or a related field

3+ years progressive experience in aviation and remote sensing technology

1+ year of management experience

Valid driver's license

Preferred Qualifications:

Understanding of geospatial concepts and survey methods

Operational knowledge of GIS and industry standard flight planning software (MissionPro, TrackAir, TopoFlight, etc.)

Ability to work in office in Portland, OR, or potentially, another NV5 acquisition facility (Corvallis, OR, Sheboygan, WI, Hawthorne, CA)

Required Skills:

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

Excellent oral and written communication skills

CPR & First Aid

Physical Requirements:

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Outside flight operations, exposure to the cold and heat, elements of the seasons

NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.

NV5 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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