Sr. Director, Aviation

Nutrien is a leading provider of crop inputs and services and our business results make a positive impact on the world. Our purpose Feeding the Future is the reason we come to work each day. Were guided by our culture of care and our core values: We put safety first. We act with integrity. We are stronger together. We deliver with excellence.

Through the collective expertise of our nearly 26000 employees we operate a world-class network of production distribution and ag retail facilities. We efficiently serve growers needs and strive to provide a more profitable sustainable and secure future for all stakeholders. Help us raise the expectation of what an agriculture company can be and grow your career with Nutrien.

The Senior Director Aviation Operations oversees and manages all aspects of the companys aviation operations ensuring the safety efficiency reliability and professionalism of aviation services. This is an active flying leadership role and the successful candidate will be expected to maintain flight currency and serve as an operating pilot as business needs require. This role provides strategic leadership for the aviation function including safety culture operational risk management regulatory compliance fleet and maintenance oversight executive service and leadership of a high-performing aviation team.

What Youll Do:

• Leadership and Management
  • Lead motivate develop and hold accountable the aviation operations team including chief pilots pilots maintenance staff and administrative personnel
  • Provide strategic leadership to the aviation team through clear expectations coaching mentorship performance feedback succession planning and a positive collaborative work environment
  • Champion a proactive safety-first culture where risk identification open reporting disciplined decision-making and continuous learning are embedded in day-to-day operations
  • Promote a just culture that encourages timely reporting of hazards incidents and near misses while maintaining clear accountability for professional standards and regulatory compliance
  • Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure the highest standards of safety and efficiency
• Operational Oversight
  • Oversee the planning execution and management of all aviation missions
  • Maintain flight currency and actively participate as an operating pilot in company aircraft as required by business and operational needs
  • Lead operational risk management practices covering flight planning weather crew duty and fatigue aircraft maintenance status passenger security international operations and mission-critical executive travel
  • Exercise sound independent judgment in advising senior executives on aviation risk operational feasibility aircraft availability and safety-related decisions
• Safety and Compliance
  • Ensure adherence to aviation regulations safety standards and best practices
  • Lead maintain and continuously improve the Aviation Safety Management System including hazard reporting risk assessment incident investigation corrective action tracking and safety performance monitoring
  • Develop and maintain safety programs and protocols
  • Conduct regular safety audits and risk assessments
  • Develop and implement risk management strategies emergency response plans and business continuity practices for irregular operations incidents security events and other aviation-related disruptions
• Strategic Planning
  • Develop long-term plans for the aviation department including fleet management budgeting and personnel development
  • Collaborate with other departments to align aviation operations with the overall goals of the company
  • Develop and execute the departments goals and objectives in alignment with the overall organizational strategy by providing vision and direction to the aviation team
• Financial Management
  • Strong focus on data driven decision making aligned with our business executives
  • Manage the aviation departments budget and expenditures overseeing operating expenses capital expenditures and implementing cost control measures
  • Oversee procurement and maintenance of aircraft and aviation equipment
  • Oversee aircraft airworthiness maintenance planning reliability vendor performance and lifecycle decisions to ensure safe efficient and dependable fleet operations
  • Manage relationships and performance expectations with external aviation partners including maintenance providers training providers FBOs charter operators and other third-party service providers
• Stakeholder Communication
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders regarding aviation operations
  • Prepare and present reports to senior management and other stakeholders
  • Maintain the highest standards of professionalism discretion confidentiality and service quality

What Youll Bring:

• Bachelors degree in aviation management business administration or a related field (Masters degree preferred)
• 15 years of experience in corporate aviation operations with at least 5 years in a leadership role
• Relevant aviation certifications (e.g. TC/FAA ATP certificate)
• Licensed to fly Gulfstream 550/450 type rating with experience
• Willingness and ability to actively fly company aircraft as part of the role while balancing leadership safety and operational oversight responsibilities
• Exceptional leadership conflict resolution coaching performance management and organizational skills
• Proven ability to build motivate develop and hold accountable a high-performing aviation team
• Strong aviation technical knowledge and operational judgment to support disciplined safety-first decision-making
• Demonstrated experience leading a mature aviation safety culture including Safety Management System oversight incident review risk management and corrective action follow-up
• Strong executive presence discretion and judgment with the ability to advise senior leaders on aviation risk and operational trade-offs
• Experience managing complex corporate aviation operations including international travel executive support aircraft maintenance oversight vendor management and emergency response planning
• Preference will be given to candidates with experience managing a multi-aircraft fleet in a corporate aviation environment
• Demonstrated ability to make disciplined safety-first decisions under pressure including delaying cancelling or modifying missions when conditions warrant
• Knowledge of fatigue risk management crew resource management aviation security and operational risk assessment practices
• Minimum 2000 PIC hours on a large turbine aircraft
• Strong knowledge of aviation regulations and standards
• First class medical and ability to cross international borders
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure

What Youll Get:

• Purpose-Driven WorkMake an impact as part of a global team feedingthe future and support farmerslocally and around the world
• Excellent Benefits Comprehensive medical dental and vision coverage plus a retirement program with generous employer matching foryour future
• Grow Your Career Tuitionassistancefor future education and ongoing learning and training opportunities for career advancement pathwaysacross the organization
• Support When it Matters Employee Assistance Programs inclusive leaves and paid time for holidays volunteering vacation and wellness
• Thrive in a Strong Culture Guided by our core valueswe put safety first act with integrity are stronger together and deliver with excellence in a collaborative high-performing environment

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Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1