Romania - Squadron Aviation Resource Manager

Draken is looking for an experienced Squadron Aviation Resource Manager (SARM) for duty at a Romanian Air Force (RoAF) F-16 Training Center located at the 86^th Air Base (86AB), near Borcea Romania. The SARM will be providing operations support for F-16 Instructor Pilots and Student Pilots.

Employees will be available for the entire 19-month contract period, beginning approximately 1 September 2023.

The SARM will function as the flying coordinator and assist in tracking all pilot currency and training requirements completion and assist the Flying Supervisor in daily flying operations. This position is similar to the USAF 1CO career field.

SARM duties:

• Supports the administrative needs of the RoAF F-16 Training Center working closely with the Training Department and Instructor Pilots.
• Maintain all the records for all the aircrew members at the Training Center
• Maintains control and accountability of flight records, including aircrew qualification data in an Aviation Resource Management System (ARMS), medical recommendations for flying duties, aeronautical orders (AOs), physiological training, and centrifuge training.
• Support Flying supervisor of the day in leading daily flying operations.
• Talking to flight crew on the radio.
• Support Instructor Pilot and Student Pilot with ground school hotel rooms and transportation.
• Schedules aircrew training and aircraft sorties and maintains mission information.
• Monitors individual flight requirements, unit flying hours, and aviation requirement changes.
• Maintains control and accountability for ARMS data. Controls security access to ARMS data interfaces and advises on matters pertaining to ARMS requirements and modifications.
• Provides new hire welcome email with flights, lodging, contact information for instructor and students.
• Support flight personnel with ground school classroom/courseware setup
• Verify on-boarding documentation is accurately completed & tracked.
• Act as primary communication for training department regarding student pilot support/questions
• Provide all basic office support functions.
• Order/schedule office supplies/repairs
• Manage documents airplanes, land, cars, building, etc.
• Maintain control of Aircraft iPads
• Generaladminfunctions - meetings, minutes
• Other duties as assigned

Squadron Aviation Resource Manager shall have the education, training, technical knowledge, and experience required.

• Must be fully qualified in all aspects of Squadron Aviation Resource Management.
• Previous experience working as a SARM or the equivalent.
• Desired previous experience leading SARM team members.
• Must be willing to mentor junior-level team members
• Must obtain/maintain US secret security clearance
• Must possess a current/valid U.S. driver’s license
• Possess and maintain a valid passport
• Must be able to workday shift, night shift, weekend shifts and/or travel as part of a team
• High School /GED required
• Must speak, read, write, and understand English

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Environment ranges from office to hangar and flight line. Extensive sitting to climbing, standing, stooping, bending, pushing, kneeling, stretching, and walking demands.
• Special vision abilities required are close vision, peripheral vision, color vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust and focus.
• Must be able to climb stairs, ramps, ladders and work stands.
• Must be able to crouch, crawl, grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbow/knee and reach above/below shoulders.
• Must be able to distinguish color and judge three-dimensional depths.
• May be exposed to extreme noise from turbine and jet engine aircraft.
• May be exposed to fumes or airborne particles; may be exposed to electrical shock hazards or work near moving mechanical parts, vehicles, or aircraft.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Draken participates in E-Verify and applicants selected for employment will be required to provide proof of citizenship and identification.

https://www.uscis.gov/us-citizenship/proof-us-citizenship-and-identification-when-applying-a-job

https://www.e-verify.gov

• Background Check required
• Drug Screening Required
• Security clearance may be required

EEO STATEMENT

Draken International is a drug-free workplace committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of, race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, handicap, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf

https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf

PAY TRANSPARENCY STATEMENT

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise, have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information.

ACCESSIBILITY AND REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

As an Equal Opportunity employer, Draken International LLC. complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Draken International LLC. via email hr@drakenintl.com or in writing at 3330 Flightline Drive Lakeland, Florida 33811.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES

Please note that Draken International LLC. does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Draken International LLC will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Draken International LLC explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Draken International LLC.