Senior Specialist, Aviation Operations

Walmart•Rogers, AR

5d•$33 - $63

About The Position

The Senior Specialist, Aviation Operations supports the safe, efficient, and compliant execution of flight operations. This role combines operational planning, risk assessment, financial processing, and administrative support to ensure the delivery of high-quality aviation services and regulatory compliance. What you'll do... Plan and schedule domestic flights and crew resources based on availability, mission needs, and operational risk factors. Accommodate changes in customer schedules and assess impacts to aviation assets. Review and enter flight logs accurately into aviation systems. Process and verify invoices, initiate ACH/wire transfers, and support account reconciliation and budget tracking. Maintain required aviation documentation (licenses, certifications, fuel cards) and assist with reports to regulatory agencies. Ensure adherence to company policies and FAA regulations. Coordinate meetings, agendas, and logistics for aviation events. Facilitate communication among departments (maintenance, operations, safety) and provide subject-matter expertise during non-scheduled events. Identify opportunities to enhance standard operating procedures. Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders to ensure mission success and a positive travel experience What you'll bring... 1-2 years of Aviation Operations experience or experience in a similar role Strong understanding of FAA regulations and operational risk factors Excellent communication, organization, and decision-making skills Proficiency in Aviation Management and Financial Systems Maintain strict confidentiality and consistently protect all sensitive information.

Requirements

1-2 years of Aviation Operations experience or experience in a similar role
Strong understanding of FAA regulations and operational risk factors
Excellent communication, organization, and decision-making skills
Proficiency in Aviation Management and Financial Systems
Maintain strict confidentiality and consistently protect all sensitive information.
Bachelor’s degree in aviation management or related area and 3 years’ experience in flight operations planning or related area.
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Dispatcher License and 3 years’ experience in flight operations planning or related area.
4 years’ experience in flight operations planning or related area.

Nice To Haves

Experience in international flight operations planning.
Supervisory experience

Responsibilities

Plan and schedule domestic flights and crew resources based on availability, mission needs, and operational risk factors.
Accommodate changes in customer schedules and assess impacts to aviation assets.
Review and enter flight logs accurately into aviation systems.
Process and verify invoices, initiate ACH/wire transfers, and support account reconciliation and budget tracking.
Maintain required aviation documentation (licenses, certifications, fuel cards) and assist with reports to regulatory agencies.
Ensure adherence to company policies and FAA regulations.
Coordinate meetings, agendas, and logistics for aviation events.
Facilitate communication among departments (maintenance, operations, safety) and provide subject-matter expertise during non-scheduled events.
Identify opportunities to enhance standard operating procedures.
Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders to ensure mission success and a positive travel experience

Benefits

incentive awards for your performance
401(k) match
stock purchase plan
paid maternity and parental leave
PTO
multiple health plans
medical, vision and dental coverage
401(k)
stock purchase and company-paid life insurance
PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting
short-term and long-term disability
company discounts
Military Leave Pay
adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.