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The mission of Aero-Flite is to provide exceptional firefighting aircraft and customer service in support of our ground firefighting partners. Our vision is to continually strive to improve our safety and service while offering greater value to our partner agencies. Summary The Flight Operations Logistics Coordinator position is responsible for assisting with full-spectrum flight operations logistics support to all pilots and deployed field personnel. This person provides professional knowledge and expertise in the execution and support of all aspects of Aero-Flite's flight operation team's logistical requirements. Specific Responsibilities Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Have strong interpersonal and customer relationship skills, along with solid communication skills, both verbal and written;
• Have the ability to effectively handle multiple priorities and projects while demonstrating strong initiative;
• Epitomize and promote AFI corporate and Flight Operations Department's core values;
• Must be able to work both independently and as part of a team;
• Responsible for adhering to all applicable laws, regulations and company policies and procedures;
• Ability to assess situations, grasp issues, solve problems and make clear concise recommendations on key operational decisions;
• Assists with coordinating aircraft movements and associated documentation between the company and customer. Assists with flight following and tracking of all company aviation assets;
• Assists with developing, maintaining and distributing time-sensitive daily status report that includes staffing, contract data, and aircraft status to company and agency key stakeholders;
• Facilitates coordination with maintenance/stores personnel to provide time-sensitive flight operations logistics support to the field to maintain continuity of field operations;
• Assists with procuring, organizing, storing and distributing flight operations support equipment;
• Facilitates coordination with maintenance team and pilot group to provide comprehensive flight ops logistics travel support, as mission dictates;
• Assists with reconciling aircraft fuel/landing fee charges from field/contract operations;
• Other tasks assigned by the Aero-Flite Director of Flight Operations

Other Duties

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

• Thorough knowledge of FAA regulations as they pertain to company operations.
• Thorough knowledge of hazardous materials transport requirements and limitations
• Thorough knowledge of assigned company aircraft.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to communicate and liaise with staff and external customers.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Familiarity with working in dynamic aviation environment
• Aviation inter-agency coordination experience is highly desired;
• Aerial fire-fighting industry experience is desired
• High School Diploma required; Associates degree or higher in a related field is desired

Travel

Rotational schedule with company duty-time limitations.

Due to industry logistics, and to meet required duty and rest time requirements, on-call status may be required from time to time.

Work location is Spokane, WA (GEG). Occ