The Flight Acquisition Manager will lead an active and expanding airborne remote sensing and ground survey program consisting of 25+ field and office support staff, oversee multiple teams that are deployed throughout North America, and have responsibility for remote sensing physical assets (sensors, aircraft, vehicles, and survey equipment).

Work Environment:

• Location: NV5 Geospatial ACQ offices; We will prioritize candidates that align with one of the Acquisition office locations in Portland, Corvallis, Anchorage, or Sheyboygan Falls.
• Schedule:  Regular office hours per location; Flexible work arrangements may be authorized.
• Travel up to 10%

40% - Flight Operations

• Performs coordination for all acquisition efforts assigned.
• Oversight of staff assignments including scheduling, reports, and reviews.
• Develop and prioritize a schedule for projects in consultation with Project Managers, Flight Operations Manager, Director of Flight Operations and Director of Maintenance.
• Schedule assets to cover the production schedule.
• Mission planning includes reviewing job specifications, weather interpretation, ground support coordination, onsite project coordination and client coordination.
• Work daily with all Flight Department staff to determine mission priorities.
• Maintain operational control of the aircraft monitoring mission plan, departure, and arrival times.

20% - Project Management

• Maintain project management software as it relates to acquisition efforts.
• Responsible for notification of project status or completion to Account Managers, Project Managers and Director of Data Aerial Operations.
• Create flight plans and develop project plans in support of estimating.
• Create and update Project Tracking documents and Flight Backlog.

10% - Personnel Management

• Establish minimum employment qualifications, hiring procedures, salary structure, performance appraisal procedures, grade structure and dismissal procedures with HR support.
• Manage human resources for direct team including headcount, hiring, and training compliance.
• Maintain high morale through awareness of company policies, employee development programs, and departmental goals and objectives.

10% - Field Operations

• Acquire data as a crew member as schedule permits to stay current with technology.
• Assist with sensor installation and removal from the aircraft as needed.

10% - Relationships (Internal/External)

• Advise management on status and requirements for current and future aircraft and sensor solutions.
• Ensure high levels of customer service to the company and its customers.
• Establish and maintain partner and vendor relationships that meet NV5 standards.

10% - Safety/Compliance

• Develop and maintain a corporate culture emphasizing safety as a core value.
• Understand and comply with ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain operational control of the aircraft.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, or a related field
• 3+ years progressive experience in aviation and remote sensing technology
• 1+ year of management experience
• Valid driver’s license required 
• Authorized travel to North American countries

 Preferred Qualifications:

• Understanding of geospatial concepts and survey methods
• Operational knowledge of GIS and industry standard flight planning software (MissionPro, TrackAir, TopoFlight, etc.)
• Ability to work in office in Portland, OR, or potentially, another NV5 acquisition facility (Corvallis, OR, Sheboygan, WI, Hawthorne, CA)
• Preference will be given to candidates able to create and maintain a regular schedule of in-office days

 Required Skills:

• Attention to detail
• Self-motivated
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• CPR & First Aid

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Driving company and rental vehicles as needed
• Outside flight operations, exposure to the cold and heat, elements of the seasons

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Driving company and rental vehicles as needed
• Outside flight operations, exposure to the cold and heat, elements of the seasons