Aviation Management Fellow - July 2026 Start

The Aviation Management Fellow will play an integral role in the daily management of the Air Ops Division at JAARS. He or she will work closely with staff from all aviation sections to help manage the aviation programs at the JAARS Base and future Aviation hubs. Areas of service may include aviation training, safety, flight operations, aircraft maintenance management and more, but the Aviation Management Fellow may choose an emphasis in either Operations Management or Maintenance Management.Position Responsibilities

Overall Management:

• Ensure the activities of the Aviation department are meeting the stated operational goals of JAARS Ops Plan. 
• Ensure the various divisions within aviation are working in a cohesive and coordinated manner, making the most of the resources allotted to us. 
• Ensuring the staff within aviation have the resources needed to effectively conduct their work.
• Assist in the development and watchful oversight of aviation business practices and budget processes.
• Compile information and report data to successfully assess aviation’s effectiveness.
• Promote communication both up and down the organizational structure, ensuring key operational information is passed on effectively. 
• Participate in and promote a strong safety management culture using established procedures.
• Help organize and complete special projects in collaboration with other aviation managers

Operations Management emphasis:

• Assist in the leadership and supervision of the aviation operations team to maintain compliance with organizational standards and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations.
• Coordinate aircraft and crew for JAARS Experience and Air Ops programs.
• Assist in the management of the aviation fleet of aircraft to ensure its suitability and availability for JAARS activities.
• Execute financial transactions within NetSuite to accurately reflect the cost of operations in accordance with procedures.  
• Coordinate and communicate the flight, maintenance, and personnel availability in consultation with air ops managers and team leads. 

Maintenance Management emphasis:

• Assist in the leadership and supervision of the aviation maintenance team to maintain compliance with organizational standards and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations.
• Coordinate with the operations team to schedule aircraft maintenance events. 
• Establish and execute project management of long term aircraft maintenance projects .
• Maintain awareness of supply chain functions and inventory associated with aircraft maintenance.
• Support JAARS experience events through the use of JAARS aircraft, hangar space, and events.

Safety Management emphasis:

• Oversee and execute the JAARS Safety Management System, emergency preparedness, and emergency response system
• Promote a strong safety culture and sound safety reporting policies
• Collaborate with aviation leadership and key stakeholders regarding safety policies, procedures, and manuals
• Promote Hazard Identification, risk assessment, and appropriate risk mitigations
• Monitor & track compliance to government regulation and internal standards, provide oversight for or conduct the internal safety audits as required by the Safety Management System manual
• Identify and address aviation & OSHA safety training needs to assure the high safety competence of all staff members

Position Requirements

• Job Requirements
  • A deep and growing walk with the Lord Jesus that includes your personal spiritual growth and the ability to support others in their spiritual growth
  • Embraces the vision, mission, and core values of JAARS
  • Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with various areas
  • Strategic thinker 
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Fellows Program Requirements
  • Value global ministry
  • Verbal & Written Communication
  • Organizational Skills
  • Collaborator
  • Ability to Research and Gather Information
  • Self-Motivated
  • Learner Attitude
• Preferred
  • Working experience with Google Suite (Drive, Docs, Sheets, Forms, etc.) 
  • Majors include Aviation Management, Aviation Business, Airport Management, Aviation Maintenance, etc.
• Position Benefits 
  • Health Insurance 
  • Discounted housing
  • Professional Coaching 
  • Spiritual Coaching 
  • 10 Vacation days
  • Sick Days
  • Paid Holidays 
• See the Fellows page on the JAARS website for full benefit information

Please apply online at jaars.org/fellows.