Operations Assistant

EOE Statement

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Description

Priester Aviation is seeking qualified Flight Operations Assistant candidates that will support the Operations Department and assist the Flight Operations/Pilot Trainer. This position does a variety of office duties but tailored to the operations/function of the department.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

Administer CTS to crew as per their due month.
Email pilot reminders regarding Medical & CTS due dates.
Oversee pilot CPR due dates and coordinate with scheduler or other CPR Instructor/Trainer.
Oversee pilot emergency requirements and schedule training with instructor(s) as applicable.
Set up new pilot company emails- work with IT.
Review/ensure all aircraft have current insurance paperwork in respective aircraft flight cans.
Update or create company manuals in Adobe Framemaker
Send out paper copies of GOM/Op Spec, etc. as required and requested.
Send training records out to crew.
Handle crew travel arrangements for Training and INDOC events, (hotel, air, car rental) and create and email the applicable Trip Sheet.
Oversee acquisition and distribution of Flight Logs and Crew Attire.
Assemble and distribute Flight Cans to new aircraft joining fleet.
Process Flight Attendant Badging through Rockwell Collins.
Order/Maintain Fingerprinting cards.
Coordinate Drug Packets with HR/ DER
Any administrative duties as assigned by Operations Department Personnel.

This is an exempt position which requires flexibility to meet the demands of business.

Come be a part of it!

Priester Aviation is the oldest, privately held Aviation Services company founded in 1945. Conveniently headquartered in the Midwest just outside Chicago, Priester Aviation has aircraft based around the country and operations around the world. Priester is a destination employer offering a cooperative work environment and a full suite of progressive, industry-leading benefits. From unlimited PTO, pet insurance, a matching 401K, employee wellness, tuition reimbursement, and top-notch health benefits, we invest in our team members. You are Priester.

Position Requirements

Required or Preferred Qualifications:

High School Diploma required, Degree (Preferred)
Two or more years of Business Aviation background is preferred.
A background in Customer Service preferred but not required.
Fluent in Microsoft Office Programs to include Word, Excel and Outlook.
Experience in Adobe Framemaker a plus.
Ability to work well independently or in a team environment.

Full-Time / Part-Time

Full Time

Position

Operations Assistant

Exempt / Non-Exempt

Exempt

Location

Wheeling, IL