Flight Acquisition Manager

## Overview 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% NV5 is a global technology solutions and consulting services company with a workforce of over 4,500 professionals in more than 100 offices worldwide. NV5’s continued growth has been spurred through strategic investments in firms with unique capabilities to help current and future customers solve the world’s toughest problems. The NV5 family brings together talent across a wide range of markets and fields, including Professional Engineers, Professional Land Surveyors, Architects, Photogrammetrists, GIS Professionals, Software Developers, IT, Project Management Professionals, and more. At NV5 Geospatial, we are a collaboration of intelligent, innovative thinkers who care for each other, our communities, and the environment. We value both heart and head, the diversity of our people, and their experiences because that is how we continue to grow as a leader in our industry and expand our individual and collective potential. ## Responsibilities # Primary Accountabilities ## 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. ## Qualifications **Required Qualifications:** - Bachelor’s degree in…