Metro Aviation, Inc. is seeking an Assistant to the Vice President to work as an integral part of the Metro team at Metro Aviation, Inc. Headquarters in Shreveport, Louisiana. 

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Our mission is to provide the safest and highest quality aircraft operations, completions, and maintenance so that:

• Our customers can safely and effectively accomplish their mission profile,
• Our employees can exercise their talents and maximize their potential, and
• The Company can ensure its financial stability.

Our goal is to find qualified candidates who value our mission and contribute to our overall safety culture. We invest in the well-being of our employees. The following FREE benefits are offered to all full-time employees: Family Health and Prescription Insurance, Family Dental Insurance, Family Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Short-term Disability, and an Employee Assistance Program.

Job Objective

The Assistant to the Vice President will provide proactive, high-level administrative support to the Vice President (VP).  This role requires a highly driven and resourceful professional who takes strong initiative, effectiently manages competing priorities, and consistently drives daily operations forward with urgency and enthusiasm.

Essential Functions

• Attends meetings and events with the VP, taking detailed notes
• Monitors and reviews weekly tasks and goals and provides support
• Collects, files, and maintains documentation and records from meetings, webinars, and online sessions.Creates and disperses reports for the executive team, as necessary
• Schedules, organizes, and sets up regular and special meetings or conference calls, both online and in person
• Provides support for Metro-organized events
• Creates spreadsheets and evaluations of data, as requested
• Provides support to Accounts Receivable approximately two weeks per month, including reviewing and interpreting contract language to ensure billing is completed in accordance with contractual termsCommunicates on behalf of the VP, as necessary
• Completes minor administrative errands, as requested
• Assists Vice President with special projects

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities (KSA)

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize tasks
• Ability to analyze and evaluate financial models and statements
• Ability to create and present ideas
• Ability to maintain confidential records
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite

Education & Experience

• Bachelors degree in accounting, finance, or business preferred
• At least 2 years of experience as the Assistant to a company executive preferred
• Prior office experience required
• Aviation experience a plus

Physical Demands

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds at times

Work Environment

• Temperature controlled office

Work Status, Schedule, & Travel

• Full-time
• Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week
• Some travel required

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Metro Aviation, Inc. is committed to employees, customers, and the community to promote diversity and inclusion by developing policies, programs, and procedures that foster a work environment where differences are respected and employees are treated fairly.

Metro Aviation, Inc. prohibits discrimination or harassment of any kind and ensures Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all aspects of the relationship between Metro Aviation, Inc. and its employees, including recruitment, employment, promotion, transfer, training, working conditions, wages and salary administration, employee benefits, and application of policies.