Sr. Manager Global Trip Planning

Jeppesen ForeFlight is hiring a Sr. Manager to lead our global Trip Planning Services team. This role is responsible for leading our 24x7x365 operations team including Trip Planners, Flight Planners, Vendor Relations Specialists and Team Leads.  The role will also be responsible for coaching and mentoring of all levels of staff and existing Managers.  Jeppesen ForeFlight’s Trip Planning team enjoys a strong legacy that began 47 years ago and has since emerged as a globally recognized leader for excellence in supporting all types of flight operations.  A successful candidate is expected to embrace this legacy while leading us toward a future that will leverage the excellence of our people combined with advanced technology and data insights to deliver fantastic results for our customers.  The current team consists of 50+ professionals that support 20,000 annual flight operations worldwide.  We have experienced tremendous growth over the past 5 years thus we are seeking the next leader to build upon this success.

Location

This position is U.S. remote with the option to work onsite in Englewood CO or Austin TX.                   

Key Responsibilities:

Coach and mentor a wide range of skillsets and experience, bringing the best out of our team with an inspiring style of leadership and communication

Maintain a positive safety culture within the team where all are empowered to speak up and report concerns or challenge the status quo.

Be a servant leader who is relentless in removing obstacles and solving problems that enable our employees to perform at their best.

24x7x365 operational excellence as measured by key performance indicators (KPI’s) that are rooted in: quality, responsiveness, efficiency, employee development and customer satisfaction.

Develop strong working relationships with customers, internal stakeholders, and external partners.

Drive technology advancements within our team including integrated “better together” solution across the Jeppesen ForeFlight portfolio.

Basic Qualifications:

10 years of experience working in global flight operations including trip planning and or flight dispatch.

5 years of experience leading teams while having direct report oversight.

U.S. citizen capable of supporting U.S. DoD and other U.S. government contracts.

10% travel

Preferred Qualifications:

Demonstrated experience from a customer’s perspective including having worked as a pilot or flight dispatcher or within an aviation operations environment.

College degree in aviation technology, aviation management or related field of study.

Experience working with a variety of mission types, including: part 91, part 135, part 121 and Military operations.

About Jeppesen ForeFlight:

Jeppesen ForeFlight is a leading provider of innovative aviation software solutions, serving the Commercial, Business, Military, and General Aviation sectors globally. Combining Jeppesen’s 90-year legacy of accurate aeronautical data with ForeFlight’s expertise in cutting-edge aviation technology, the company delivers an integrated suite of tools designed to enhance safety, improve operational efficiency, and sharpen decision-making.

Why You Should Join (USA):

At Jeppesen ForeFlight, we know you want a rewarding career. To do that, you need challenging projects, a good work environment, and awesome coworkers. We believe in our employees, and we empower them to make a direct impact on our products and services messaging. We strive to provide ForeFlighters and their loved ones with a world-class benefits experience, focused on supporting their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. Our benefits package includes but not limited to the following:

    Medical, dental, vision insurance with Employer paid health premiums

    Open PTO Policy

    401(k) with up to 10% company matching and immediate vesting

    12 Weeks Paid Maternity Leave

    Flight Training Rewards

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well market and business considerations.  The pay range for this role is $160k - $210k 

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