Aviation Manager - Atrium Health MedCenter Air Charlotte FT

Advocate Health is a prominent, nonprofit integrated health system in the United States, formed through the merger of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. As the third-largest health system nationally, it operates under several well-known names, including Advocate Health Care in Illinois, Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia, and Alabama, and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin. Advocate Health is highly regarded for its clinical innovation, outstanding health outcomes, consumer experience, and dedication to value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, it serves nearly 6 million patients and actively participates in numerous clinical trials and research studies. The Wake Forest University School of Medicine acts as the academic foundation of this extensive enterprise. Advocate Health is nationally recognized for its expertise in multiple specialties such as cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics, rehabilitation, organ transplants, burn care, and specialized musculoskeletal programs. The health system employs approximately 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, providing one of the nation's largest graduate medical education programs with more than 2,000 residents and fellows in over 200 programs. Advocate Health is deeply committed to equitable care and contributes over $6 billion annually in community benefits. The Aviation Manager role within Advocate Health focuses on leading and managing aviation operations and air medical transport services. This full-time position comes with a competitive salary range of $50.05 to $75.10 per hour and is benefits eligible. The Aviation Manager will champion aviation safety and mission readiness by collaborating with safety officers, Mobile Medicine leaders, and vendors to implement Aviation Resource Management and Crew Resource Management protocols. Promoting a just culture and leading event reviews are key responsibilities. The role also prioritizes operational excellence by fostering relationships with MedCenter Air, AirCare, and all aviation personnel to optimize aircraft availability while minimizing out-of-service time. Additionally, this position emphasizes data-driven strategy by analyzing operational data to identify gaps and develop meaningful metrics for strategic decision-making. Coordinating maintenance and fleet standardization across programs to enhance compatibility are also important tasks. The Aviation Manager supports senior leadership in growth and asset planning, including evaluating new aviation assets, equipment, and real estate opportunities. Strategic expansion efforts involve assessing new base locations and reevaluating current ones based on historical flight volumes, population trends, and healthcare access in underserved areas. The role demands collaboration with communications center leadership for improving dispatch processes and aircraft utilization. Maintaining strong external partnerships with neighboring programs and facilities is crucial for improving helipad safety and the overall customer experience. Contract negotiation and vendor management responsibilities ensure organizational goals and standards are met. The Aviation Manager leads continuous improvement and quality assurance initiatives to enhance safety, efficiency, and operational effectiveness. Participation in relevant industry associations and adherence to the latest safety operations training are also essential. Overall, the Aviation Manager plays a pivotal role in ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality air medical transport services that align with Advocate Health's mission and values. This position requires a skilled leader who can integrate clinical, aviation, maintenance, communications, and administrative teams to deliver outstanding care and operational performance.

• Bachelor’s degree
• Must have certification as FAA Pilot or Maintenance certification, CMTE, or MTSP-C
• Previous work for an air medical Part 135 operator
• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience in medical transportation system
• 2 years of management experience
• Knowledge of rotor-wing and fixed-wing operations
• Ability to lead and work across multiple disciplines involved in air medical transport