Sr. Director, Aviation

Nutrien is a leading provider of crop inputs and services, and our business results make a positive impact on the world. Our purpose, Feeding the Future, is the reason we come to work each day. We’re guided by our culture of care and our core values:
We put safety first. We act with integrity. We are stronger together. We deliver with excellence.

Through the collective expertise of our nearly 26,000 employees, we operate a world-class network of production, distribution, and ag retail facilities. We efficiently serve growers' needs and strive to provide a more profitable, sustainable, and secure future for all stakeholders. Help us raise the expectation of what an agriculture company can be and grow your career with Nutrien.

The Senior Director, Aviation Operations is an active flying leadership role and the successful candidate will be expected to maintain flight currency and serve as an operating pilot as business needs require.

This role oversees and manages all aspects of the company's aviation operations, ensuring the safety, efficiency, reliability, and professionalism of aviation services. This position also provides strategic leadership for the aviation function, including safety culture, operational risk management, regulatory compliance, fleet and maintenance oversight, executive service, and leadership of a high-performing aviation team.

• Lead, motivate, develop, and hold accountable the aviation operations team, including chief pilots, pilots, maintenance staff, and administrative personnel
• Provide strategic leadership to the aviation team through clear expectations, coaching, mentorship, performance feedback, succession planning, and a positive, collaborative work environment
• Champion a proactive, safety-first culture where risk identification, open reporting, disciplined decision-making, and continuous learning are embedded in day-to-day operations
• Promote a just culture that encourages timely reporting of hazards, incidents, and near misses while maintaining clear accountability for professional standards and regulatory compliance
• Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure the highest standards of safety and efficiency

• Oversee the planning, execution, and management of all aviation missions
• Maintain flight currency and actively participate as an operating pilot in company aircraft, as required by business and operational needs
• Lead operational risk management practices covering flight planning, weather, crew duty and fatigue, aircraft maintenance status, passenger security, international operations, and mission-critical executive travel
• Exercise sound, independent judgment in advising senior executives on aviation risk, operational feasibility, aircraft availability, and safety-related decisions

• Ensure adherence to aviation regulations, safety standards, and best practices
• Lead, maintain, and continuously improve the Aviation Safety Management System, including hazard reporting, risk assessment, incident investigation, corrective action tracking, and safety performance monitoring
• Develop and maintain safety programs and protocols
• Conduct regular safety audits and risk assessments
• Develop and implement risk management strategies, emergency response plans, and business continuity practices for irregular operations, incidents, security events, and other aviation-related disruptions

• Develop long-term plans for the aviation department, including fleet management, budgeting, and personnel development
• Collaborate with other departments to align aviation operations with the overall goals of the company
• Develop and execute the department's goals and objectives in alignment with the overall organizational strategy, by providing vision and direction to the aviation team
• Strong focus on data-driven decision making aligned with our business executives
• Manage the aviation department's budget and expenditures, overseeing operating expenses, capital expenditures, and implementing cost control measures
• Oversee procurement and maintenance of aircraft and aviation equipment
• Oversee aircraft airworthiness, maintenance planning, reliability, vendor performance, and lifecycle decisions to ensure safe, efficient, and dependable fleet operations
• Manage relationships and performance expectations with external aviation partners, including maintenance providers, training providers, FBOs, charter operators, and other third-party service…