Senior Director of Aviation - Nike Flight

Nike - Portland, OR

The mission of the Nike Flight department is to deliver premium shareholder value by protecting the human potential, creativity, innovation, and resources of NIKE, Inc.  We accomplish this with a relentless pursuit of excellence and dedication to the growth of the NIKE brand.

 

As the Director of Nike Flight, reporting to the VP, Global Counsel Strategy and Operations, you’ll lead the mission and vision of the department and have responsibilities that include the following:

 

Leadership:

• Accountable for leading the multiple departments of the Nike Flight organization, including the pilot, maintenance, and scheduling functions
• Have the respect and trust of the department, and manage to Nike’s performance management lifecycle, inclusive of rigorous annual goal setting, directional mid-year reviews, and end of year employee reviews (CFE)
• Promote a creative and open environment that unleashed the potential of the Nike, the department, and the Nike Flight teammates
• Drive timely and accurate communications with leadership and other Flight team members to maximize performance and minimize risk
• Communicate business strategy, create a shared vision and a focused sense of urgency

 Functional:

• Ensure that all flight operations processes and procedures include risk management mitigation as specified in the safety risk management system
• Identify and deploy industry best practices across all aspects of global flight operations
• Lead the preparation and delivery of operational budgets and financial forecasts
• Conduct inflight and simulator evaluations for pilot standardization and proficiency
• Ensure the pilot team participates effectively in the safety risk management system
• Partner with the functional leads to develop standard operating procedures and aircraft checklists
• Partner with the maintenance team to ensure aircraft airworthiness and readiness
• Manage programs for the functional leads that include onboarding, leadership development, proficiency testing (as relevant) and recurrent and technical training
• Establish and maintain relationships with relevant Nike personnel

Technical:

• Fly appropriate percentage of standard flight schedule
• Maintain aircraft proficiency
• Complete all required training satisfactorily and on time, including assigned eLearning courses and other training required by Nike or Nike Flight

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred
• 10-15 years as a member of a corporate flight department or comparable department preferred
• Extensive knowledge of IS-BAO preferred

• Valid Airline Transport License with multiengine and instrument rating
• Ability to pass Class I flight physical every six months, FAA examinations and flight proficiency tests
• Minimum of 5000 flight hours 2500 hours multiengine and 2000 hours as pilot-in-command preferred
• Type rating in an aircraft type operated by NIKE preferred (GV or G550)
• Ability to set and execute vision/strategy on all aspects of flight operations
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize, set and manage department budget
• Ability to identify and retrofit industry leading practices to drive business results
• Previous experience managing teams preferred
• Demonstrated ability to develop and lead high performing teams
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate and manage projects
• Strong knowledge of the FARs, operating practices and procedures
• Ability to navigate and collaborate in a large corporate environment; navigates ambiguity
• Strong influencing and communication (verbal and written) skills, including high profile communications
• Ability to exercise a high degree of professionalism as this position routinely deals with the highest executive levels at NIKE
• Coachable and collaborative – seeks feedback and partnership; seeks continuous improvement of self and of the team
• Must be proficient in Microsoft office products including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

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Posted: 30+ days ago

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