Job Description
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Position Summary...
Join Our Team as a Lead Specialist, Aviation Operations! Are you passionate about aviation, operational excellence, and delivering a world-class travel experience?
We’re seeking a dynamic Lead Specialist, Aviation Operations to play a pivotal role in planning, scheduling, and executing domestic and international flights for our organization.
If you thrive in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment and are committed to safety, compliance, and customer satisfaction, be part of a high-performing team that values safety, innovation, and customer service making a meaningful impact on the travel experience of our associates and executives.
What you'll do...
- Oversee the scheduling of aircraft and flight crews for domestic and international missions, ensuring optimal resource allocation and compliance with all regulations.
- Analyze aviation resource availability, anticipate short- and long-term impacts, and communicate results to key stakeholders.
- Assess aircraft entry requirements for global destinations, including documentation, insurance, and permits.
- Provide expert scheduling guidance and operational risk analysis, proactively monitoring weather, crew fatigue, airport complexity, and equipment needs.
- Ensure compliance with local, state, federal, and international aviation laws and regulations.
- Develop and execute action plans, offering expert advice and supporting best practices across the team.
- Oversee risk analyses for normal, irregular, and emergency operations, making recommendations to enhance safety and efficiency.
- Brief flight crews on operational changes, coordinate flight operations, and provide afterhours and emergency response support.
- Build strong relationships with customers, flight crews, and stakeholders, acting as a trusted advisor and 24/7 point of contact.
- Mentor, train, and develop associates, fostering a culture of respect, inclusion, and continuous learning.
What You Bring... - Detailed-oriented approach with strong analytical skills to assess resources, risks, and operational needs.
- Exceptional ability to communicate complex information clearly to various audiences.
- Passion to understand and meet the unique needs of travelers and stakeholders.
- The ability to thrive in dynamic environments, quickly responding to changing circumstances and priorities.
- Skill building partnerships and working effectively across teams and with external partners.
- A proactive approach identifying issues and developing creative, effective solutions seeking opportunities to enhance processes, procedures, and outcomes.
- Knowledge of aviation regulations and a commitment to upholding the highest safety standards preferred.
- 1-3 years in international flight operations planning.
- Bachelor’s degree in Aviation Management and 4 years’ experience in flight operations planning or a related area OR Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Dispatcher License and 4 years’ experience in flight operations planning or a related area OR 5 years’ experience in flight operations planning or a related area.
The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed in the role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The full Job Description can be made available as part of the hiring process. At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more. You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable. For information about PTO, see . Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.
For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart .
The annual salary range for this position is $80,000.00 - $155,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :
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Minimum Qualifications...
Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.
Option 1: Bachelor’s degree in aviation management and 4 years’ experience in flight operations planning or related area.
Option 2: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Dispatcher License and 4 years’ experience in flight operations planning or related area.
Option 3: 5 years’ experience in flight operations planning or related area.
Preferred Qualifications...
Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.
Experience in international flight operations planning., Supervisory experience
Primary Location...
5 Hammerschmidt Dr, Rogers, AR 72756-9475, United States of America
Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.
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Permanent employment, Full time, Temporary work, Local area,