AVP, Head of Aviation & Executive Travel

Bring your heart to CVS Health. Every one of us at CVS Health shares a single, clear purpose: Bringing our heart to every moment of your health. This purpose guides our commitment to deliver enhanced human-centric health care for a rapidly changing world. Anchored in our brand — with heart at its center — our purpose sends a personal message that how we deliver our services is just as important as what we deliver.
 
Our Heart At Work Behaviors™ support this purpose. We want everyone who works at CVS Health to feel empowered by the role they play in transforming our culture and accelerating our ability to innovate and deliver solutions to make health care more personal, convenient and affordable.

The AVP, Head of Aviation and Executive Travel will manage all activities for CVS Health Executive Travel, which encompasses Aviation and the Executive Travel Services Team. Coordinates and manages travel for executive leadership team (ELT) on company aircraft, supplemental aviation lift, ground transportation and hotels. Ensures that all travel related to the ELT flows safely and efficiently, while utilizing the most effective means of transportation to address business needs. Planning and coordination among various departmental groups, to facilitate travel around Board Meetings or other large events.

• Maintains operational control of all activities of CVS Health aircraft and supplemental aviation lift
• Sets administrative policy for the Aviation and Executive Travel Team through the Aviation Operations Manual
• Responsible person for Letters of Authorization with the FAA
• Holds budgetary authority and responsibility for Aviation and the Executive Travel Teams
• Responsible for the Department Safety Management System
• Promotes a positive safety culture and sound decision making across all departmental groups
• Works with Procurement and Legal to secure and negotiate with new vendors
• Oversees the Executive Travel Team to plan and conduct efficient movements of the ELT and Board of Directors
• Coordinates with Chief Pilot, Safety Officer and Director of Maintenance to conduct sound and safe operations of all aircraft activities
• Ensures the CVS Health hangar is maintained in accordance with all State and Federal regulations, and operated as a business center with a focus on achieving annual business plan
• Works closely with supplemental lift vendor to ensure the safety of our personnel on third party aircraft
• Manages activities related to the acquisition and sale of owned Aircraft
• Supporting CVS Health in attracting, retaining, and engaging a diverse and inclusive consumer-centric workforce that delivers on our purpose and reflects the communities in which we work, live, and serve

Required Qualification:

The candidate will have a strong work ethic, be a self-starter, and be able to be highly productive in a dynamic, collaborative environment. This position offers broad exposure to all aspects of the company’s business, as well as significant interaction with business leaders. The candidate will be expected to have the following key attributes:

• 10+ years of demonstrated ability in aviation financial matters, particularly in preparing and monitoring budgets
• Exhibits a comprehensive knowledge of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFRs), and other directives applicable to the aviation environment
• Strong knowledge of Aviation Safety Management Systems
• Ability to communicate well with others
• Ability to establish a team attitude in communication, coordination, and compromise in support of the goals of the CVS Health Flight Department
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Advanced Degree in Aeronautical Science or Aviation Management preferred

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is:

$185,400.00 - $375,950.00

This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls.  The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors.  This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.  This position also includes an award target in the company’s equity award program. 
 
In addition to your compensation, enjoy the rewards of an organization that puts our heart into caring for our colleagues and our communities.  The Company offers a full range of medical, dental, and vision benefits.  Eligi