Aviation Manager - Atrium Health MedCenter Air Charlotte FT

Department:

10010 Atrium Health Mobile Medicine - Administration

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Varied Schedule.

Pay Range

$50.05 - $75.10

Major Responsibilities:

• Safety & Culture Leadership Champion best practices in aviation safety and mission readiness. Collaborate with safety officers, Mobile Medicine leaders, and vendors to implement AMRM/CRM protocols, lead event reviews, and promote a just culture. 
• Operational Excellence & Base Support Build strong relationships with MedCenter Air, AirCare and all aviation personnel while prioritizing program-wide efficiency. Monitor maintenance and staffing schedules to optimize aircraft availability and reduce out-of-service time. Develop actionable plans for leadership to ensure consistent availability and reduce administrative burden. 
• Data-Driven Strategy Analyze operational data to identify gaps and develop meaningful metrics that inform strategic decisions and future planning. 
• Fleet & Maintenance Coordination Drive standardization of airframes across programs to enhance cross-functional compatibility. Coordinate with vendors to align maintenance schedules and minimize service disruptions. 
• Growth & Asset Planning Support senior leadership in evaluating and acquiring aviation assets, equipment, and real estate to expand service capabilities. 
• Strategic Expansion Assess new base opportunities and reevaluate current locations based on historical volume, population trends, and healthcare access in underserved areas. 
• Dispatch & Utilization Collaborate with communications center leadership to refine aircraft utilization processes and coordination with customers and operational control centers.  
• External Partnerships & Customer Experience Maintain relationships with neighboring programs and facilities to improve helipad safety and enhance customer experience. Partner with business development to position the program as an industry leader. 
• Contract & Vendor Management Advise and assist in the negotiation of aviation and maintenance agreements, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and operational standards. 
• Responsible for accountability standards for performance through metrics, ongoing relationships management with vendor executive leadership.  
• Continuous Improvement & Quality Assurance Lead process improvement initiatives and quality assurance efforts to enhance safety, efficiency, and effectiveness. 
• Responsible for ensuring industry best practices related to safety and operations by attending safety operations trainings and updates; and ensuring compliance. 
• Participate in MedCenter Air Operator's Association and other relevant industry associations.

Minimum Job Requirements

Education

Bachelor’S Degree Required.

Certification / Registration / License 

Must have certification as FAA Pilot or Maintenance certification, CMTE, or MTSP-C. 

Experience

Previous work for an air medical Part 135 operator (rotor-wing or fixed-wing); roles may include leadership, pilot, mechanic, or clinician. Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in medical transportation system; 2 years of management experience. 

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities 

• Knowledge of rotor-wing and fixed-wing operations required.
• Ability to work across, and provide leadership to, disciplines involved in air medical transport, including clinical, aviation, maintenance, communications, and administrative departments.  

Preferred Job Requirements

Education

Master’S Degree Preferred.

Certification / Registration / License 

Additional certifications in related field preferred. 

Experience

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment To You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits And More

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.