DescriptionFlight Operations Assistant Job Type: Full timeLocation: Hawthorne, CAFLSA: Non-ExemptWho we are:Advanced Air, LLC is an innovative, service-oriented aviation company headquartered in Hawthorne, California. We were founded in 2005 by our President, Levi Stockton, as an FAA approved, Part 135, On-Demand Air Carrier focused on superlative aircraft management and on demand charter.Today, Advanced Air has 20 aircrafts, operated in both scheduled and on-demand service, and a diversified portfolio of flying services in turboprop aircraft, business jets and regional passenger jets. Serving more than 12 communities in the southwestern United States, Advanced Air has a deep commitment to operational excellence and metered, sustainable growth.Our successful growth is driven by our adherence to our core values of: safety, security, teamwork and reliability. We are in this business for the long run and take a disciplined, thoughtful approach to growth opportunities.About the Role and about You:The Flight Operations position will be based in Hawthorne, CA. The incumbent of this role, under the general guidance and direction of the Chief Pilot and the Director of Operations will be responsible for prioritizing emails and phone calls from the pilot group, gathering documents to prepare for meetings, and coordinating travel arrangementsYou are highly motivated, organized, attentive to detail, communicate well, and safety focused.What you will do:
- Audit flight logs, crew duty logs, etc.
- Address crew questions related to administrative duties
- Organize and track the onboarding process of all incoming pilots
- Assist in the calculation of crew per diems and crew additional pay incentives
- Maintain and track pilot qualifications in TripCheq, for compliance with Safety Rating
- Update flight times for all pilots in Jetinsight as required; organize and control JetInsight regarding crew records
- Manage the calendar for the chief pilot in scheduling final candidate interviews, pilot performance reviews, etc.
- Assist in managing the Advanced Air Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) program, limited to assembling, programming and updating the Pilot and Flight Attendant's EFB
- Organize and purchase all Pilot and Flight Attendant Uniforms
- Execute other duties and responsibilities as assigned
What we are looking for:
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
- Previous experience in a 135 Flight Department, 2+ Years
- Valid California Driver's License and minimum age of 18
- Ability to pass FAA drug/alcohol screening and background check
- Able to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, holidays, etc. as needed