Aviation Field Operations Advisor

Job Description
SDG E is not just an energy company, we are the architects of a brighter, cleaner future. Our employees power everyday life for 3.7 million people - bringing the energy to support their passions, ambitions, and the heartbeat of our community.
We call Southern California our home. It's where we chase our dreams and raise our families. That's why the people who live here deserve an energy company unlike any other, and that's why every day, SDG E employees strive to be at the forefront of innovations to reduce emissions, modernize the electric grid, and enable our customers to make the transition to clean technologies. We're redefining sustainability, advancing zero-emissions solutions, and driving the electric vehicle revolution.
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Primary Purpose:
Provides supervision for Aviation Operations within the SDG E service territory. Responsible for planning, coordinating with appropriate agencies, training field-helicopter personnel, and ensuring adherence to policies and procedures of field helicopter work. Ensures hazards are continually updated in support of the Aviation Safety Management System (ASMS) and that lessons learned are communicated throughout the company for educational and operational purposes. Work closely with Aviation Services to ensure support for customers requiring helicopter services is met.
This position will work with Contractors through the Contract Manager directly or their back office support for any assigned work, to lead status meetings with the contract manager to review progress and quality of assigned work. This position will assist as needed with providing SDG E protocols, scoping of work, and contract adjustments where valid and approved by SDG E.
Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership for Aviation Services Department (ASD) Aviation Operations and personnel assigned as direct reports. Maintain oversight of helicopter and personnel working with aviation assets in the field. Ensure proper planning, execution, and debrief are completed on all field jobs in accordance with company policies and procedures. For direct reports, manage performance, conduct quarterly and annual performance reviews, and assign workload. For contractors, work through the Contract Manager directly or their back office support for any assigned work, to lead status meetings with the contract manager to review progress and quality of assigned work.
• Ensure proper workload of personnel, helicopters, and experience/training meets the needs of the job. Report, track, and bring to conclusion near-miss events. Continually assess and recommend potential areas for improvement
• Act as the safety advisor in the field. Ensure policies and procedures are followed during field work with helicopters.
• Train personnel to safely conduct operations with helicopters. Organize, lead, and record all training required for knowledge and actions for field work around helicopters.
• Ensure full support of Human External Cargo (HEC) conduct, planning, training, refresh, execution, and lessons learned.
• Oversight of rigging for cargo and personnel- ensure lines and gear is inspected per the manufacturers recommendation.
• Performs other duties as assigned (no more than 5% of duties).

Qualifications
Required Qualifications:

• H.S. Diploma/GED or equivalent.
• 6 years - Aviation, firefighting, emergency services or related experience.
• 2 years - Experience in aviation (FAA Part 135 [Air Carrier and Operator Certification], Part 133 [Rotorcraft External Load Operators], or Part 91 [General Operations]), radio equipment.
• 2 years - Experience with firefighting or emergency services response, dispatch and incident command system.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
• Must have strong organizational and problem solving skills.
• Ability to communicate complex issues to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Aviation, Fire Science, Emergency Management, or related field.
• FAA Part 107 remote pilot's license.
• Experience managing teams in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to work in and analyze Google Maps, GPS tracking software and SAP.

Other Requirements:

• Ability (and appropriate authority) to conduct extended flight operations and crew duties.
• Ability to work for extended periods in harsh terrain.
• Ability to work extended hours to include nights and weekends.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.
Total Rewards Philosophy
Note: SDG E strives to ensure that employees are paid equitably and competitively. Starting salaries may vary based on factors such as relevant experience, qualifications, and education.
SDG E offers a competitive total rewards package that goes beyond base salary. This position is eligible for an annual performance-based incentive (bonus) as well as other merit-based recognition. Company benefitsinclude health and welfare (medical, dental, vision), employer contributions to retirement benefits, life insurance, paid time off, as well as other company offerings such as tuition reimbursement, paid parental leave, and employee assistance programs.