General Manager - KBFS

S3, Inc. is a rapidly diversifying business founded in 1991, headquartered in Huntsville, AL, providing technical, programmatic, and logistic services to U.S. Department of Department of War (DOW), other U.S. Government agencies, and Partner Nation requirements with a staff that is 80% veterans. The company operates under an ISO 9001/AS9100 certified Quality Management System, is CMMC L2 certified, and cleared for DOW federal contract execution.

S3, Inc. has wholly-owned divisions and subsidiaries that expand the customer base and increase our annual growth:
Agile Engineering Division (AED) - supports DOW weapon system acquisition programs for FIRES, Air, and Aviation; KBFS - provides aviation pilot training in both rotary and fixed wing aircraft, aircraft maintenance, and related airfield operations to Government and commercial requirements IAW multiple FAA certifications; GLSS - provides SCA/CBA contract aviation maintenance; S3I, a holding company - provides OCONUS FMS technical services, maintenance, and aviation platform training;

and S3 Arabia (S3A), a subsidiary of S3I, operates in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia performing those services.

S3, Inc. and subsidiaries are recruiting to expand and develop Corporate Operations to for contract growth as we approach 1,000 employees. At S3, Inc. we're proud to offer above industry standard benefits and encourage our team members to build a fulfilling career with our mission-focused leadership. Come work with us and let's build something great together!

Position

Description:

S3, Inc. is seeking a General Manager (GM) for KBFS to work at our home office in Huntsville, AL. The GM will travel frequently to the KBFS operating sites:
Geneva, AL, Crestview, FL, and Temple, TX. The operations are detailed on the company's website. Industry management experience of commercial airfield P/L operations in pilot training, aircraft maintenance, and airfield operations are required. Operational risk and financial management for commercial airfield operations requiring a seasoned GM.

While military experience in fixed wing and rotary aircraft operations, training, and maintenance is a plus, it is not sufficient where commercial airfield hands-on operations is required. This is not a teleworking position.

The KBFS GM is accountable for strategic level leadership, management, and strategic vision necessary to ensure that the subsidiary has the proper operational controls, administrative staff, reporting procedures, and personnel in place to effectively execute the missions, grow the organization, and generate a profit. The GM is accountable for the financial strength and operating efficiency to generate the projected profitability. The GM establishes and maintains the operational culture and ethics of KBFS sites to ensure both the integrity and operational safety of the sites.

With this accountability, the GM functions as a senior management team member of the S3 Corporation. The GM is responsible for development and execution of a five year business plan for KBFS with direct management of government and commercial programs.

Responsibilities:

* Plans, organizes, and directs all business development and marketing functions, coordinating and cooperating with other technical departments.

* Develops operating budgets and business plans to support company objectives and executive approved plans.

* Responsible for the employment, training, motivation, and discipline of assigned employees.

* Serves as primary source for program, marketing, financial, and department information.

* Regularly interfaces with customer representatives to maintain open communications and to develop and expand business opportunities through management of both waterfall and pipeline opportunities.

* Ensures that the subsidiary maintains total responsiveness to customer requirements.

Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree in business or engineering, 15 years aviation management experience in rotary and fixed wing commercial operations for pilot training, maintenance of the aircraft, airfield operations/refueling, and P/L.

* The GM for KBFS must have extensive knowledge of military and commercial flight,…