Operations Control Specialist

Position: Operational Control Specialist

Location: Lewisville, Texas

Schedule: 6 Days On 6 Days Off

Annual Salary Range: $68,000

Incentives Include:

• Up to 3,000 in Relocation Assistance.

The Operational Control Specialist (OCS) maximizes joint operations responsibility by delivering comprehensive, real-time aviation support services to Air Ambulance (AA) dutyFixed Wingpilots. The OCS shallmonitorandassistwith aviation decision-making related to risk, safety, and compliance,in accordance withpublished standards. The OCS exercises operational control over company resources for safe and efficient AA operations.This position willreportto the Manager of Operations Control Center.

Responsibilities:

Under the general guidance and direction of the Director of Operations (D.O.), the OCS shall perform the following:

• Direct resources asrequiredto promote safe and efficient operations
• Review flight risk assessments submitted before each flight and address and mitigate elevated risk when applicable
• Communicate with theappropriate communications centerand pilotregardingknown and perceived risks related to each flight
• Obtain anddisseminateinformation to duty pilots as it pertains to routes, facilities, NOTAMS, Navaids, TFRs, and company policies
• Monitor and interpret multiple weather resources on an ongoing basis, to include all elements of a standard weather briefing
• Serve as a resource for pilots concerning weather interpretation and updates
• Utilize OCC computer-based flight tracking software
• Assist Communication Specialists as needed during emergency events
• Provide strong problem-solving skills

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Mustresidein Lewisville or be willing torelocatenear our corporate headquarters in Lewisville, TX.
• Commercial/Instrument pilot license
• Excellent computer skills, including MS Office and flight/weather tracking software
• Ability tomaintaincomposure under pressure, work effectively and accurately with frequent interruptions, and set/reset multiple priorities
• Ability to communicate professionally, effectively, and persuasively both orally and in writing at all levels of the organization
• Highly knowledgeable of the FAR/AIM, Operations Manual, Operations Specifications, Flight Manuals, and other resources pertinent to flight operations
• Ability to work within a robust team environment
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills

Preferred Education:

• Minimum of High School Diploma or GED equivalent is desired.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to stand, walk, climb, bend, balance, sit, crouch, kneel, or crawl unassisted for extended periods of time.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distant vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Why Choose GMR?Global Medical Response(GMR) and its family of solutions are dedicated to delivering compassionate, quality medical care, primarily in the areas of emergency and patient relocation services.Here you'll embark on meaningful work that will make an impact on you and the customers we serve.View the stories on how our employees provide care to the world atwww.AtaMomentsNotice.com.

GMR's Core Behaviors-keep care at the center, raise your hand,seekto understand, find a way together and be accountable-uniteour teamsand set us apart in emergency medical services.

Global Medical Response and its family of companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes supporting veterans and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with a disability.

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