Job Description
Aviation Operations Senior Manager
We are Lennar
Lennar is one of the nation's leading homebuilders, dedicated to making an impact and creating an extraordinary experience for their Homeowners, Communities, and Associates by building quality homes and providing exceptional customer service, giving back to the communities in which we work and live in, and fostering a culture of opportunity and growth for our Associates throughout their career. Lennar has been recognized as a Fortune 500® company and consistently ranked among the top homebuilders in the United States.
Join a Company that Empowers you to Build your Future
The ideal candidate will have deep experience with managing an aviation operations team, as well as in-depth knowledge of current aviation trends. You will be a balanced leader, mixing in industry experience with a background in leading a team of maintenance staff and schedulers. You will always put the safety of the crew and your passengers first, lead by example, and foster an environment that is conducive to a collaborative culture.
- A career with purpose.
- A career built on making dreams come true.
- A career built on building zero defect homes, cost management, and adherence to schedules.
Your Responsibilities On The Team
- Responsible for developing policies, programs, and strategies for allocation of flight crew resources to maximize utilization and meet company needs.
- Reviews the flight and crew schedules assuring that guidelines are not exceeded.
- Authorizes scheduling guideline variances only after thorough analysis.
- Monitors the aviation industry through benchmarking and evaluation of peer departments.
- Assists with monitoring overall operations to ensure the highest level of aviation safety.
- Responsible for the personnel management of the aircraft dispatchers and flight attendants, as well as close interaction with the management team of satellite bases.
- May act in a line pilot's capacity and, when in this capacity, has direct responsibility for the safe, comfortable, timely operation of the aircraft, including supervision of other flight crew members.
- Prepare annual operating budgets that include operating expenses, facilities, supplies, and capital expenses
- Report deviations between estimated expenditures and actual costs with other teammates and leadership to ensure budget transparency is always maintained
- Advise on the status and requirements for aircraft and other equipment consistent with the company needs
- Establish and maintain strong, collaborative partnerships with relevant company teammates.
- Maintain responsibility for the aviation operations, not limited to budgeting and aircraft maintenance
- Ensure operational excellence and world class service
- Demonstrate strong general leadership skills and contribute to the overall advancement of the broader enterprise outside of the aviation department
- Contribute subject matter expertise to enterprise safety management efforts and initiatives
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and/or 10 years or more experience in aviation, engineering, or a technical field
- Master’s degree in aviation, engineering, business, or a technical field preferred
- Extensive background in flight operations
- Deep experience required related to strategic aviation operation management. Experience in complying with regulations and policies of the FAA and all aviation entities globally.
- Previous management experience in a flight department and working with senior executives
- Excellent people and organizational skills
- Absence of history of violations of FAA regulations
- Must be able to travel 25% of time
- General computer skills required including various MS Office tools
- Broad knowledge of aviation tax regulations
- Experience managing aviation operating and capital budgets
Life at Lennar
At Lennar, Everything’s Included in our homes, and Everyone’s Included on our team. Our Everyone’s Included vision is to unleash the power of diversity within our workforce to drive innovation and sustainable growth.
At Lennar, we are committed to fostering a supportive and enriching environment for our Associates, offering a comprehensive array of benefits designed to enhance their well-being and professional growth. Our Associates have access to robust health insurance plans, including Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, ensuring their health needs are well taken care of. Our 401(k) Retirement Plan, complete with a $1 for $1 Company Match up to 5%, helps secure their financial future, while Paid Parental Leave and an Associate Assistance Plan provide essential support during life's critical moments. To further support our Associates, we provide an Education Assistance Program and up to $30,000 in Adoption Assistance, underscoring our commitment to their diverse needs and aspirations. From the moment of hire, they can enjoy up to three weeks of vacation annually, alongside generous Holiday, Sick Leave, and Personal Day policies. Additionally, we offer a New Hire Referral Bonus Program, significant Home Purchase Discounts, and unique opportunities such as the Everyone’s Included Day. At Lennar, we believe in investing in our Associates, empowering them to thrive both personally and professionally. Lennar Associates will have access to these benefits as outlined by Lennar’s policies and applicable plan terms. Visit Lennartotalrewards.com to view our suite of benefits.
Physical & Office/Site Presence Requirements:
Regular, in-person attendance at Company communities/job sites and offices during regular work hours is an essential function of this job. Requires the ability to work more than eight hours per day in the confined quarters of a construction trailer, the ability to operate a motor vehicle, read plans, climb stairs and ladders, bend, stoop, reach, lift, move and/or carry equipment which may be in excess of 50 pounds. Job may require occasional operation of construction equipment. Finger dexterity may be required to operate a computer keyboard and calculator.
Lennar is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws.
Lennar is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws.
