Director, Aviation Logistics Management

About Us

Civil Air Patrol (CAP) is comprised of 67,910 volunteers in career fields as varied as mechanics, doctors, plumbers, executives, teachers, and retirees. CAP members embody our core values of integrity, volunteerism, excellence, and respect. CAP is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, which are in alignment with our core values.

We are your neighbors, your co-workers, and we are servant leaders volunteering our time and resources to support our communities with emergency response, aviation and ground services, youth education and development, along with the promotion of air, space, and cyber opportunities.

Civil Air Patrol is in a unique position being both a 501(c)(3) non-profit charity and an Air Force Auxiliary. We are a Total Force Partner along with the Air Force, the Air Force Reserve, and the Air National Guard.

We are the only non-profit organization in the United States that combines search and rescue, youth leadership development, with aerospace and cyber education.

Today, our 30,907 cadet members and 37,003 adult members serve with passion across 8 Regions and in 52 CAP Wings throughout the nation, including all 50 States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Island.

Job Title:  Director, Aviation Logistics Management
Directorate:  Logistics and Mission Resources
Location:  Maxwell AFB, AL (Remote or Hybrid Worker)
Reports To:  Mike Valdez, Chief Logistics Management Officer
FLSA:  Exempt:  Exempt
Salary:  $130,000
Closing Date:  3 October 2024

The Director of Aviation Logistics Management leads a specialized team responsible for managing and executing logistics and aviation support for ~600 aircraft geographically distributed across all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands to support Civil Air Patrol (CAP) and the nearly 68,000 volunteers. This professional advises on policy and procedures for aircraft fleet management and maintenance and ensures compliance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) guidance, directives, and policies, as well as all applicable federal regulations. This role provides overall aircraft fleet program management by defining objectives and establishing priorities and deadlines to manage aircraft acquisition, distribution, maintenance, and disposition of a diversified fleet consisting of Cessna, Gippsland, Maule, Schweizer, Blanik, Linstrand, and Firefly aircraft. This position oversees CAP’s contract aircraft maintenance program and exercises oversight of more than $21 million in annual spending on aircraft procurement, maintenance, parts, and repairs. This position also oversees daily activities of CAP headquarters aircraft maintenance coordinators, parts specialists, and other aircraft support personnel. The director is ultimately responsible for working and coordinating with third-party vendors, service providers, and strategic partners to develop the most agile and resilient aviation logistics system to ensure the long-term success of the corporation.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL POSSESS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or Management required with Aviation Management/Maintenance preferred; Master’s degree preferred. 

• Senior-level experience in aviation management and maintenance operations.

• Strong understanding of aircraft maintenance, asset management, and contracting processes.

• Experience managing geographically dispersed and remote teams. 

• Federal Grants, FAA, and Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) compliance experience highly desired.

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly and persuasively to a broad scope of audiences.

• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to synthesize quantitative and qualitative data from various sources and generate insights and recommendations.

• High-level interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with people at all levels of the organization and across a range of different backgrounds, perspectives, and lived experiences.

• A visionary mindset, with the ability to identify opportunities for innovation and translate them into actionable strategies.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervises a team of paid and volunteer staff members responsible for providing logistics capabilities to support CAP’s strategic goals and initiatives in alignment with the mission, vision, and core values.

• Provides leadership to the Aviation Logistics team; empowers staff and manages performance, activities, and priorities while fostering an environment of collaboration, innovation, and excellence.            

To apply, visit our website at www.gocivilairpatrol.com to complete and submit our required online employment application.  A resume may be submitted in addition to a completed employment application via email to employment@capnhq.gov.  This position does not offer a relocation package.  In this position Civil Air Patrol offers 401(k) retirement plan, health/dental insurance, paid life insurance, sick/vacation leave, paid holidays and optional short/long term disability, vision, critical insurance, accident insurance, and flexible spending account.  No phone calls, please. EOE