Director - Airline Technical Operations

EchoStar Corporation (NASDAQ: SATS) is a premier global provider of satellite communication solutions. Headquartered in Englewood, Colo., and conducting business around the globe, EchoStar is a pioneer in communications technologies through its Hughes Network Systems and EchoStar Satellite Services business segments. For more information, visit echostar.com. Follow @EchoStar on Twitter.

Today, our brands include EchoStar, Hughes, DISH TV, Sling TV, Boost Infinite, Boost Mobile, DISH Wireless, OnTech and GenMobile.

EchoStar has an exciting opportunity for a Director – Airline Technical Operations in our Hughes Network Systems division. This position will provide leadership and guidance of the technical operations activity for Hughes In-Flight Connectivity products being installed and operated on customer aircraft. This position is a customer-facing technical operations leader who will ensure continued airworthiness, high availability, and industry-leading reliability.  This role must balance strategic planning as well as tactical execution. This position can be located in either Germantown, MD or Lisle, IL.

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical leadership and guidance to customer and maintenance personnel for installing and operating the Hughes IFEC system.
• Recruit, hire, and lead a top-tier technical support team for multiple customers and provide coaching, training, and performance evaluations for all directed personnel.
• Develop and create all documentation for operational procedures applicable to maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair.
• Working with the technical development team, establish requirements for all operational systems and tools to be used by internal teams and customers.
• Lead the development of internal, customer, and supplier training material to support system installation and maintenance.
• Manage all material and logistics flows (forward and reverse) from suppliers, 3rd party logistics companies, and customers.
• Identify and support the implementation of process improvements at MROs, customer sites, third-party suppliers, and within Hughes.
• Work closely with MROs and customer stakeholders to maintain, manage, and track status of all operational actions across multiple customer fleets.
• Create the development of preventive maintenance and reliability programs.
• Ensure Hughes and its subcontractors adhere to all applicable regulations to ensure safety and adherence to policy and regulation.
• Ensure all maintenance activities align with company policies and industry best practices.
• Drive and energy to influence and adapt to change in a “start-up environment”.
• Use independent judgment to ensure projects/assignments are completed accurately and on time.
• Ability to travel up to 30% of the time

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in aviation management, engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of experience leading a team.
• Previous experience in airline maintenance and technical operations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• MS in Aeronautical, Electrical, Computer, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Business Administration.
• Exceptional customer facing skills.
• Excellent communication and time-management skills
• Strong technical (IT and network systems) acumen with satellite communications systems and networks.
• Technical acumen and experience related to IFEC systems
• In-depth knowledge of aviation regulations (FAA or equivalent) and industry standards.
• Strong technical leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in using MCC software and tools.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Project management experience is a plus

Will be eligible for discretionary bonus, with funding based on company performance.

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EchoStar is committed to offering a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Our programs are designed to provide you with the ability to customize your benefits to best meet the needs of you and your family. Our philosophy for these programs is to support and encourage healthy living and wellness. Our benefits package covers it all–from healthcare savings plans to education assistance and more!

• Financial:  401(k) retirement savings plan with company match; employee stock purchase plan; profit-sharing; company-paid life insurance, AD&D and disability

• Work-Life Balance:  Paid Time Off (PTO), company-paid holidays, health and wellness events, exercise and sports facilities (locations may vary)

• Employee Incentives:  Tuition reimbursement, employee referral program, year round employee events and community programs, discounts on Dish Network and HughesNet

• Health:  Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Health Savings Account (HSA) with opportunities to earn employer contributions; Health Care, Dependent Care and Transportation Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

EchoStar and its Affiliated Companies are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.  U.S. Persons or those able to obtain and maintain U.S. government security clearances may be required for certain positions. EEO is the law.