Global Aviation Site Manager

Search by Keyword (use Keyword for Remote Positions) Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Location: Patrick AFG, FL, Florida, United States Requisition Number:29626 Required Travel: 11 - 25% Employment Type:Full Time/Salaried/Exempt Anticipated Salary Range:$114,391.00-$160,000.00 Security Clearance:Secret Level of Experience:ManagementHI This opportunity resides with All-Domain Operations (ADO) , a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. All-Domain Operations comprises multi-domain operations, platforms and logistics, and intelligence operations. HII designs, develops, integrates and manages the sensors, systems and other assets necessary to support integrated ISR operations and accelerated decision-making. With data fusion and mission management capabilities for the Department of Defense, the combatant commands and the intelligence community, HII advances the mission around the globe. Leadership at HII – Mission Technologies HII’s Leadership Capability Framework defines the standard of excellence expected of all leaders across Mission Technologies. Leaders are accountable for modeling these capabilities and building them within their teams: Know & Grow Your People – Develop talent, empower teams, and build an inclusive environment. Build Relationships – Strengthen trust, collaboration, and cross-functional partnerships. Take Ownership – Drive accountability, execution excellence, and results. Customer First – Anticipate mission needs and deliver value to our partners. Shape the Future – Inspire innovation and align work with strategic priorities. Act with Urgency – Make informed decisions and move with purpose. These capabilities define how leaders inspire teams, deliver results, and shape the future of Mission Technologies. Summary Huntington Ingalls Industries, Mission Technologies (HII-MT) is seeking highly qualified Site Managers to support the Department of State’s INL/A Aviation Program at multiple international operating locations. Current anticipated locations include Peru, Panama, Costa Rica, Malta, and Iraq, with mission priorities increasingly focused on South America. Each Site Manager serves as the senior on-site representative for HII-MT, responsible for leading all operational, administrative, coordination, and mission support functions at an assigned INL/A operating location. This role ensures seamless integration between operations, maintenance, logistics, safety, training, force protection, and government stakeholders to enable safe, effective, and compliant aviation mission execution. The ideal candidate is an experienced aviation or mission support leader with extensive international experience, a strong understanding of U.S. Government operational environments, and the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams in complex, austere, and dynamic settings. Multiple openings exist for a position that supports operations at several locations, including challenging or austere environments. Site locations will be discussed during the interview process. This position is contingent on an upcoming proposal. What You Will Do Serve as the single HII-MT point of contact at the site for the Senior INL/A representative (SAA or AOD) regarding all operational, administrative, and coordination activities. Lead, supervise, and integrate all contractor personnel on-site, ensuring coordinated performance across operations, maintenance, logistics, safety, training, and mission support functions. Facilitate operational planning, mission coordination, de-confliction, and communication between the site, the Program Support Office (PSO), INL/A headquarters, and other associate contractors. Maintain liaison with U.S. Embassy Country Teams, host-nation officials, and other mission stakeholders to ensure mission alignment and resolve operational issues. Provide daily oversight of aviation mission execution, ensuring compliance with INL/A directives, safety requirements, RUF guidance, and site-specific operational policies. Manage site administration, personnel accountability, duty rosters, timekeeping, training compliance, and performance oversight. Support force protection and security requirements, ensuring adherence to Chief of Mission (COM) policies and coordination with RSO personnel. Oversee incident reporting, ensuring serious incidents are reported to INL/A within required timelines. Ensure proper use, storage, and accountability of Government-Furnished Property (GFP), facilities, and mission equipment. Oversee site readiness for surge operations, contingency deployments, and emergent tasking. Support nationalization programs when applicable, ensuring knowledge transfer and host-nation capability development. Maintain thorough knowledge of aviation operations, logistics workflows, safety standards, and host-nation laws/regulations relevant to the site. Act as the senior on-site authority during emergencies, coordinating with U.S. and host-nation entities as required. What We Are Looking For 8 years relevant progressive experience with Bachelors in related field; or 6 years relevant progressive experience with Masters in related field. 10 years of technical or professional management experience, including 5 years in program management and 1 year minimum in projects of similar size/scope. Rated rotary-wing pilot with FAA certification and a minimum of 1,500 flight hours. Experience in host-nation advisory roles or leading multinational teams is highly desired. Strong knowledge of FAA regulations and applicable operational guidelines. Ability to interface effectively with U.S. Government personnel, host-nation authorities, and diverse contractor teams. SECRET security clearance required. Eceptional leadership presence in remote, multinational environments. Strong ability to coordinate operations with U.S. Embassy Country Teams, Senior Aviation Advisors (SAA), Aviation Operations Directors (AOD), and other foreign-nation partners. Skilled in mission planning, de-confliction, operational oversight, and cross-functional team integration. Experienced in aviation support environments, with strong understanding of flight operations, maintenance, logistics, safety, and government compliance. Able to manage complex personnel, ensure adherence to policies, maintain discipline, and ensure high standards of performance and conduct. Highly adaptable and able to lead effectively in high-tempo, rapidly changing operating conditions. Preferred: Bonus Points For Bachelor’s degree in Management or related discipline. Prior U.S. military aviation service strongly preferred. Clearance: Possess and maintains a TS/SCI clearance.

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The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills. Meet HII’s Mission Technologies Division Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that’s right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you. To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application. Why HII We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals. Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career. Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. Do You Need Assistance? If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to View email address on click.appcast.io and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally, you may also call View phone number on click.appcast.io for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies. #J-18808-Ljbffr Mission Technologies, a division of HII