To manage the Scheduling and Current Operations functions for company operations in Afghanistan. Manage shared operational assets and personnel, and oversee and facilitate the administrative and IT requirements of all company personnel in Afghanistan.

Key Tasks:

• Supervise Scheduling and Current Operations working across multiple contracts
• Assume responsibilities of Country Manager Afghanistan as directed
• Assist the Country Manager Afghanistan in adhering to multiple contractual obligations
• Supervise fixed and rotary wing Day/VFR flight operations throughout Afghanistan
• Exercise Tactical Control of aircraft to react to shifting priorities whilst maintaining control over critical requirements
• Ensure compliance with ICAO, US MIL, NATO, UN, and host nation CAA directives
• Deal with Aircraft Service Suppliers to meet operational requirements
• Assist the Country Manager Afghanistan in developing based financial factors to safeguard against raising fuel prices, crew availability, aircraft modernization costs and even future ICAO, US MIL, NATO, UN, and host nation CAA directives
• Manage employee issues and, when necessary, liaise with the Human Resources Division
• Coordinate the annual leave of multiple operational personnel to ensure continued operational capability
• Support the Country Manager Afghanistan and Director of Operations to develop internal and external documentation required for the effective functioning of the business
• Assist the Country Manager Afghanistan to develop procedural controls and metric based systems to ensure correct billing, e.g., correct engine on/off times, fuel burn accuracy, and identify deviations and establish safeguards to prevent reoccurrence

Essential Skills and Qualifications:

• Former military Officer or Senior Staff Non-Commissioned Officer
• Proven ability to:
  • adapt and thrive in austere work and living conditions
  • exercise centralized command and decentralized control
  • delegate authority while maintaining accountability/responsibility
• Experience with invoicing and the development of financial controls, e.g., cost savings and cost comparisons
• Ability to interface with senior US Military and NATO/ISAF Officers influentially, yet respectfully, to provide unique solutions to contractual issues or concerns
• Proven experience in monitoring separate aviation operations while ensuring safety and financial standards are met
• Former US/UK/AUS (or equivalent) Military CW3 or above
• One (1) previous combat tour
• Former Instructor Pilot, Platoon Leader, or Company Commander
• Proven experience working within a multicultural environment
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Well developed computer skills

Preferable Skills and Qualifications:

• Experience developing and enforcing Operational Risk Management procedures, OSHA guidelines
• Extensive experience with ACMI wet and dry lease operation and development
• Extensive knowledge of FAA/ICAO/IATA regulations
• Experience working in an Aviation company during the start up of air carrier operations
• Farsi language abilities