Manager, Feature and Attraction Development

SUMMARY

Position will support the VP of Communities and Member Programs in the development and execution of features and attractions for AirVenture.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. As needed, position will collaborate across the organization including internal departments (Marketing, Museum, Education, Air Operations, Business Development, Finance and Facilities), with volunteer groups, contractors, performers, military and government.
2. Conduct research on significant anniversaries related to military, aircraft, and notable aviation events to assist in development of relevant features and attractions.
3. Chair monthly AV Communications and SIC Features and Attractions meetings.
4. Attend and support all relevant features and attractions planning meetings including:
   1. Monthly features and attractions planning meetings
   2. AV production meetings
   3. Individual theme development meetings
   4. Plaza planning calls
   5. Air show /operations meetings
   6. FIT planning meetings
   7. TITW planning meetings
5. Attend volunteer chair calls and provide updates on features & attractions as needed
6. Create and maintain currency of relevant action registers as assigned or needed
7. Spearhead development of various AirVenture themes as assigned
8. Provide support to Plaza planning and execution process by:
   1. Coordinating aircraft movements from other areas on site (warbirds, vintage, homebuilts) to Plaza
   2. Assisting with hotel and transportation requirements as needed
   3. Communications with various plaza aircraft operators / owners
9. During AirVenture provide support to Hillard Ops as well as other areas as needed.
10. Support Air Show and Air Ops planning as needed and as assigned.
11. Assist in development of AirVenture related budgets and AV price setting.
12. Function as staff liaison for Veterans Parade and Honor Flight.
13. Will participate as required in Oshkosh Advisory Team meetings
14. Participate and represent EAA at annual conventions, such as Sun ‘N Fun, at the request of EAA.
15. Embrace and support the EAA mission and perform safe practices in the workplace and aviation environment.
16. All other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Bachelor’s degree in aviation, business, or related field
2. Extensive project management
3. Up to 10% travel, as requested by EAA
4. Private Pilot
5. Outstanding written and oral communication skills
6. Strong interpersonal skills
7. Highly organized, goal-oriented, self-starter, professional, confident, and flexible
8. Strong attention to detail

 PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Working with volunteers

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Typical office setting. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Preparation for AirVenture or other events may require lifting up to 50 lbs occasionally, standing and walking for extended periods of time while bending, squatting, kneeling, twisting, and push and pull motions.

EEO STATEMENT

EAA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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.