What are the responsibilities and job description for the Site Manager position at KBFS?
KBFS has locations in Temple, TX; Crestview, FL; and Geneva, AL. KBFS currently holds certifications for CFR 14 FAA Part 133 (External Loads), 135 (Non-Scheduled Transport), 137 (Agricultural Spray Operations), 141 (Flight Training), and 145 (Repair Station). In addition to its current commercial operations, KBFS provides contract aviation support to the Department of Defense, other US Federal Agencies, and US approved Foreign Militaries and security organizations. The S³/KBFS Crestview, FL International ISR Training Academy provides pilot, mission system operator, flying crew chief, and loadmaster qualification training in air-land, airdrop, and Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) mission sets. KBFS Geneva provides Fixed Base Operations support for the Geneva Municipal Airport and is the recipient of the 2023 FAA Award for Airport Manager of the Year under Manager Bryan Pike. KBFS Temple provides Flight Training, Aircraft Maintenance, and Avionics support, and Commercial Aviation Operations.
Kachemak Bay Flying Service (KBFS) is a wholly owned subsidiary of System Studies and Simulation (S³), providing a variety of aviation services to commercial, Government, and Partner Nation customers.
Our KBFS Subsidiary is seeking a Site Manager for our operations at Temple Draughon-Miller Regional Airport in Temple, TX.
Description:
The Kachemak Bay Flying Service (KBFS) Site Manager in Temple, TX reports directly to the General Manager, KBFS, and is responsible for managing the daily operations of KBFS' commercial aviation operations under FAR Parts 133, 135, 137, 141, and 145; supporting Contractor Owned, Contractor Operated Government aviation contracts; supervising up to 28 personnel and multifaceted air and ground operations. KBFS provides support business to business, for General Aviation aircraft owners US Military Services and other USG agencies, and providing the same services to selected partner Nations and overseeing simultaneous operations in two facilities at Temple Draughon-Miller Airport.
Responsibilities:
Provides strategic business development for KBFS Temple and identifies new business opportunities and strategies to grow and improve KBFS business operations.
Manages daily aviation air and ground operations and provides scheduling, mission planning, pre and post-flight briefings as required to meet flight training and utility flight operations, as well as avionics repair and general aviation maintenance support objectives.
Manages fixed and rotary wing aircraft on site, coordinating with the KBFS Director of Maintenance to ensure aircraft readiness and conformity to FAA Part 145 requirements and with the various FAA
Certificate Principals to ensure compliant scheduling, transport, pilot training, and utility flight operations.
Provide same management support for government operations under DCMA 8210.1d and service regulations.
Supervise selected KBFS-Temple employees who perform FAA designated functions (e.g., Chief Flight Instructor for the Part 141 Training Academy; Director of Operations for Part 135 Transport, and Chief Pilot for Part 133 Lift Operations).
Relies on the KBFS Director of Maintenance to independently provide and manage General Aviation and Avionics Repair operations to commercial and government customers and the KBFS Temple Rotary and Fixed Wing Aircraft Fleets.
Responsible for interfacing with the FAA, Veterans Administration, Chamber of Commerce, and other agencies as required.
Provides weekly business updates to the General Manager, including project management goals and execution, personnel management and financial performance information.
Qualifications:
Bachelors’ Degree and equivalent experience.
Must have 15 years of related management experience, of which 3 years must be in Rotary Wing or Fixed Wing aviation - civilian or military experience acceptable.
Must have at least two (2) years of flight or management experience in support of 14 CFR Parts 135, 141, or 145 Certificates.
Must be able to independently perform the technical, business, personnel, financial, and logistics requirements of medium/large size project or program.
Must be able to independently implement the higher headquarters' annual and quarterly strategies and reports as required.
Must have prior experience in a position equivalent of site leader for up to 25 aviation specialists.
Military aviation experience highly desirable.
FAA commercial pilot (rotary and/or fixed wing; ATP) experience also desirable.
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Company: KBFS