New Posting - Summit Helicopters

Base Manager - Summit Helicopters
Ledcor - Terrace, BC

Summit Helicopters is seeking an experienced Base Manager to support our flight operations in Terrace, BC. The Base Manager is responsible for overseeing the performance of the aircraft and personnel assigned to base including Pilots, Engineers, Apprentices, and Administrative staff. The Base Manager will also develop and maintain strong relationships with current and potential customers in northern BC, as Summit Helicopters grows and expands business in the region. Reporting directly to the Director of Operations, the Base Manager position will offer the successful candidate an exciting career opportunity that consists of a mix of management and marketing responsibilities. Summit Helicopters, a member of the Ledcor Group of Companies, delivers helicopter aviation solutions with one of the largest and most diverse fleets in the industry. Learn more at www.summithelicopters.ca Responsibilities • Perform flight duties in the capacity of pilot, as required • Oversee and manage the operation and safety of flight operations at the base • Report all incidents, accidents and unsafe operations and make appropriate recommendations • Develop and implement crew and engineer work schedules in order to support aircraft operations • Provide crews with adequate means for flight planning purposes and operations within the area, including position of fuel caches, radio frequencies and any special procedures in effect • Direct and participate in business development activities including developing and advancing existing long-term relationships with clients and identification of new target clients • Manage and participate in client, community and professional events, including industry trades shows, in order to promote the Summit Aviation group • Liaise with airport authority and clients to ensure their needs are satisfied • May perform other related duties as required Requirements • Current Canadian CPL(H) or ATPL(H) • Minimum 3000 hours total time of rotary-wing experience • Minimum 3 years of experience in the Canadian helicopter industry, ideally with some experience as a base manager • Endorsement and 100 hours PIC on at least one of the following types: AS350 and/or AS355, Bell 407, Bell 206 • Previous experience in marketing or business development highly preferred • Self-starter with excellent organizational and planning skills, and the ability to juggle multiple priorities • Desire to enhance management, leadership, coaching, interpersonal, problem solving skills • Proven ability to develop and strengthen business relationships, with strong customer service skills • Knowledge of budgeting and financial reporting would be an asset Work Conditions • Irregular hours including evenings and weekends depending on client schedules • Position will be based on-site in Terrace Ledcor is a company built on a rich history of long-standing project successes. But when you work for Ledcor, your experience will go far beyond the project. With us, you’ll be challenged. You will have the opportunity to learn and grow your career. Your safety will never be compromised. And you will be inspired to be your best. Every day. Join our True Blue team and discover a career that means more! --- Ledcor is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to a policy of non-discrimination in all of our employment practices. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, gender, disability or any other identifying characteristic. LI-POST Terrace, BC Terrace, British Columbia