Nebraskaland Aviation is seeking an individual to assist with our vision, creation, and management of a new alternative application division inside of our company.

Job Title: Alternative Application Division Manager

Job Classification: Full-Time

Job Location: South Central Nebraska

Compensation: Negotiable between parties. Dependent upon previous job experience.

Reports To: Tye Marquardt

Accepting Resumes Through: Fall 2024 or upon the hiring of the most qualified individual

Hours: May require long hours seasonally depending on workload.

About Us

Nebraskaland Aviation, an ag retail company headquartered in Holdrege, Nebraska is an independently owned ag retail business with six locations serving the central Nebraska and central Kansas areas. We offer wholesale crop protection and fertilizer sales, along with custom aerial and ground applications of crop protection and fertilizer products. We have been proudly serving farmers since 1965. Our company is a crew of blue collar, team-oriented people who understand the importance of providing high-level, reliable services to the farmers and ranchers in which we serve. Positive attitudes and the willingness to do whatever it takes to achieve our shared goals is what separates us from others in our industry, and Nebraskaland Aviation is proud to provide a service to our customers that is second to none.

About You

Minimum requirements for this division manager position are as follows:

● At a minimum, FAA private pilot certificate, commercial pilot is preferred.

● Have a basic understanding of FAA Part 107 & Part 137 agricultural operations.

● Demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills.

● Proven work experience with managing employees and creating an enjoyable work environment.

● Capable of meeting FAA requirements and becoming a licensed drone pilot.

● Pleasant, helpful attitude with customers and coworkers.

● Oversee fleet maintenance and manage compliance with all state and federal rules and regulations related to the application of this equipment.

● Custom application experience is helpful.

Required Skills & Experience

● Candidates must have a high school diploma.

● Candidates must have a FAA private pilot certification.

● Candidates must have a valid U.S. driver's license.

● Candidates must be goal-oriented and operate with a positive attitude at all times.

● Candidates must have great communication skills.

● Candidates must be able to demonstrate strong leadership and effectively work alongside other employees.

Position Overview

Use of this equipment will include imagery services, as well as, but not limited to, herbicide, fungicide, biological, and nutritional product applications to row crops and rangeland. This new division will consist of aerial equipment such as rotary drones that are common today, larger unmanned fixed wing aircraft that are coming to market, and all new technologies that will eventually become available. This division will also include ground applications to be made with UTV and ATV equipment as well as autonomous ground sprayers, and all other new technologies that will be coming to market. Our vision is to create the most technologically advanced and most capable alternate application division in the United States with the purpose of meeting the ever-changing needs of our customers.

Some, but not all, of these requirements could be achieved with on-the-job training. If this job description is interesting to you, but you do not meet all the minimum requirements, we would still like to talk with you about this position or other positions inside this new division of our company. Military men and women are encouraged to apply.

How to Apply

Please email a resume to tye.marquardt@nebav.com or drop resume off at our office located at:

Nebraskaland Aviation

P.O. Box 350

1002 Brewster Rd.

Holdrege, NE 68949

Nebraskaland Aviation

308.995.6573

Nebraskaland Aviation is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, military status, race, religion, marital status, or other protected classes under the law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Compensation package:

• Bonus opportunities

Experience level:

• 1 year

Ability to Relocate:

• Holdrege, NE 68949: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person