Healthcare Air Cargo Manager

Ameriflight, LLC is the nation’s largest Part 135 Cargo airline and the unparalleled leader in scalable, outsourced aviation services to the regional express airfreight market. Our diversified portfolio of offerings allow major cargo integrators, manufacturers, aircraft operators and freight forwarders to adapt to the ever-changing demands and speed of a modern air cargo supply chain.

We operate over 150 dedicated cargo aircraft, including the Saab 340B, Embraer 120, Fairchild SA227, Beechcraft 1900, and Beechcraft 99 from bases across the United States.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

About the Position

The Healthcare Air Cargo Manager is responsible for developing and implementing strategies to identify and secure new customers and grow Ameriflight’s presence in the time-sensitive Healthcare and Life Sciences sector, including but not limited to Radiopharmaceuticals, organ transplants, & medical equipment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Work with existing customer base to grow revenue, develop key relationships and deploy strategic initiatives in key and/or new markets
• Identify and deliver new customer acquisitions and market penetration across the full Healthcare and Life Sciences industry
• Develop and implement marketing, PR and social media strategies in coordination with the Director of Communications to promote the company’s products and services to prospective customers
• Work with VP of Business Development to price out potential opportunities, create proposals, negotiate contract terms and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide feedback and general management oversight to air charter specialists on healthcare flights
• Work with Director of Safety on DOT SP 15378 implementation and oversight
• Audit customer paperwork for inaccuracies and corrections, specific to critical care cargo
• Travel up to 35% of the time for customer visits, conferences and workshops.
• Other duties as assigned

• Must have thorough working knowledge and 5 years’ experience in the Healthcare air cargo sector / Supply Chain industry, including knowledge of current industry regulations.
• Must demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills
• Must have strong knowledge of the Microsoft office suite
• Must have strong organizational and time management skills and be capable of working both independently and in a team environment
• Must be willing to work varied hours, if required, and expect on-call duties in order to meet the demands of a 24-hour, 7-day per week flight schedule and operation
• Must be able to work efficiently and professionally in stressful situations when they arise
• Previous Aviation Sales experience preferred
• Education: A college degree is preferred, but not required for the right candidate
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S.
• Must meet airport badging requirements, including a TSA Security background check
• Must have a valid Driver’s License and meet all company insurance criteria

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Opportunity for growth
• Medical, dental and disability insurance
• 401K with company match
• Paid vacation