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We bring 120 years of successful mission support to improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. Aligned around a shared purpose, our $4.5B company and 16,000 people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism.\nV2X invites applications for the position of Director of Program Aviation Operations for the U.S. Department of State (DoS) Bureau for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement/Office of Aviation (INL/A) Worldwide Aviation Support Services (WASS) program. This program focuses on providing aviation support for the eradication and interdiction of illicit drugs, training of contractor and host nation personnel, movement of personnel and equipment, reconnaissance, personnel recovery (PR), medical evacuation, security of personnel and equipment, and ferrying of aircraft. Fixed Wing (FW), Rotary Wing (RW) and Small Unmanned Aircraft System (SUAS) platforms supported both CONUS and OCONUS:\nF/W: DHC-8; C-208; B-1900\nR/W: HH-60L; HH60; UH-1 ST; UH-1 HII; \nSUAS: Skydio \nThis permanent full-time position will be CONUS-based out of Melbourne, FL. However, remote work is permissible with visits as needed to customers and program support locations.\nContract Period of Performance: 10 Years\nNOTE: Interim employment offered immediately on a consulting basis. Full-time employment contingent upon contract award.\nResponsibilities\nKey Responsibilities:\nDirect global DOS INL/A aviation operations across fixed-wing, rotary-wing, ISR, and mission-support platforms, sustaining mission execution rates across deployed operating locations.\nLead daily flight operations, crew scheduling, mission planning, dispatch, risk assessment, and operational coordination to ensure safe, on-time, and fully compliant mission launch and recovery.\nProvides general management and leadership to operational functions. \nProvides guidance and oversight to operations and mission requirements both CONUS and OCONUS. \nFacilitate all operational requirements supporting mission. \nMaintains liaison with INL/A, associate contract leads, and other stakeholders as required to affect all plans, coordination, briefings, de-confliction, and execution of INL/A directed activity. \nServe as subject matter experts regarding policy and operational practices. \nCoordinate with 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artifacts into executable program management baselines, including staffing plans, governance boards, reporting cadences, and risk registers.\nQualifications\nRequired Qualifications:\nMinimum of 10 years’ experience (15 years w/out bachelor’s degree) in management and operation of a mixed rotary and fixed-wing aircraft fleet. \n2,000 hours total flight time and a demonstrated working knowledge of aviation operations (i.e., aerial applications) and knowledge of assigned countries and respective operational environments (i.e., Central / South America, Middle East, MEA, and Caribbean countries).\nShould have experience in at least 1 aviation project of similar scope and at least 15 years overall aviation work experience due to the role as direct interface between INL/A and associate contracts in day-to-day aviation missions.\nFAA Commercial and Instrument Airman’s Certificate Airplane SEL.\nBranch 15 Aviation MOS series or another Commercial / military equivalent.\nBA/BS degree or 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We ensure all individuals are treated with fairness, respect, and dignity, recognizing the strength that comes from a workforce rich in diverse experiences, perspectives, and skills. This commitment, aligned with our core Vision and Values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, allows us to leverage differences, encourage innovation, and expand our success in the global marketplace, ultimately enabling us to best serve our clients.\nKey Responsibilities:\nDirect global DOS INL/A aviation operations across fixed-wing, rotary-wing, ISR, and mission-support platforms, sustaining mission execution rates across deployed operating locations.\nLead daily flight operations, crew scheduling, mission planning, dispatch, risk assessment, and operational coordination to ensure safe, on-time, and fully compliant mission launch and recovery.\nProvides general management and leadership to operational functions. \nProvides guidance and oversight to operations and mission requirements both CONUS and OCONUS. \nFacilitate all operational requirements supporting mission. \nMaintains liaison with INL/A, associate contract leads, and other stakeholders as required to affect all 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