AVP Fleet & Logistics

70517 Atrium Health Mobile Medicine - Fleet ServicesFull timeYes40

This position leads a team supporting 24/7 operations. Most of the time will have standard work hours.

Pay Range:

$75.40 - $120.65

Major Responsibilities  

• Safety & Culture Leadership: Champion best practices in aviation safety, vehicle safety, and mission readiness. Collaborate with safety department, risk management, Mobile Medicine leaders, and vendors to implement AMRM/CRM protocols, lead event reviews, and promote a just culture. 
• Provides executive leadership for Advocate’s aviation operations, including oversight of the aviation fleet and all contracted pilots, mechanics, and operational leaders. Directs and strengthens partnerships with Part 135 vendors to ensure safe, reliable, and fully compliant aviation and air medical operations across the enterprise. 
• Oversees comprehensive Fleet Management functions, including vehicle procurement, management, maintenance, asset movement, lifecycle management, vendor relationships, accident oversight, utilization reporting, asset tracking, and operational readiness of critical units such as MED1. Provides critical leadership and partnership with the supply chain fleet team.  
• Directs enterprise logistics and equipment management, ensuring timely supply ordering, distribution, inventory accuracy, and movement of assets for all Mobile Medicine departments. Leads oversight of equipment documentation, utilization, and preventative maintenance programs. 
• Collaborates enterprise-wide to ensure readiness, regulatory and corporate compliance, and alignment with state and federal requirements across all areas of responsibility. Leads technology integration for medical equipment and operational systems, ensuring strong connectivity, performance, and compliance. Provides oversight of checklist governance aligned with state offices of EMS and other state requirements and advances operational technology platforms through continuous program development. 
• Manages service-level agreements and operational support for Behavioral Health, Guest Services, Levine Cancer Institute, the Medical Laboratory Science Program, and state preparedness coalitions. Oversees driver and vehicle operations supporting mobile primary care, ONE Charlotte Health Alliance, Wellness on Wheels, Women’s Health, and other programs. Strengthen partnerships with Community Health and associated departments to ensure seamless and compliant community-based service delivery. 
• Leads financial strategy and stewardship, including development and management of annual operating budgets, cost optimization efforts, and long-range capital planning for all fleet, logistics, and mobility assets. 
• Ensures organization-wide compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards governing fleet, aviation, logistics, mobile medicine, and operational safety. Oversees development, implementation, and enforcement of enterprise policies and procedures. Leads process improvement initiatives and quality assurance efforts to enhance safety, efficiency, and effectiveness. 
• Oversees Training and Education programs to ensure all employees maintain competency requirements and achieve full compliance with regulatory audits. Provides leadership for the creation, governance, and continuous improvement of standard operating procedures. 
• Strategic expansion – assess expansion of operations and lead implementation and project planning. 

Minimum Job Requirements 

Education

• ​​Bachelor’s degree in emergency medical services, Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.  

Certification / Registration / License 

• ​N/A 

Experience

• ​10 years or more of progressive leadership experience in complex operational environments such as EMS, fire service administration, fleet management, healthcare logistics, or healthcare supply chain. Must demonstrate experience overseeing multisite or enterprise-scale operations, including fleet, logistics, mobile health programs, or critical infrastructure support.  
• Operational & Financial Leadership: Experience managing large operating budgets and capital assets, with responsibility for fiscal stewardship, resource allocation, and long-range planning. Proven ability to lead high reliability operations subject to federal, state, and accreditation requirements.  
• Regulatory & Compliance Expertise: Demonstrated knowledge of regulatory frameworks governing EMS, mobile medicine, transportation operations, aviation support, healthcare logistics, or public safety agencies. Experience working with state and national regulatory bodies and accreditation standards is required. 

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Advanced leadership capability with the ability to direct cross functional and distributed teams.  
• Expertise in fleet operations, logistics management, emergency operations, or healthcare supply chain.  
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with clinical, operational, administrative, and external partners.  
• Demonstrated ability to perform in high complexity, time sensitive operational environments.  

 Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Significant travel within the Advocate footprint, therefore, will be exposed to weather and road conditions.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.
• Exposed to a normal office environment and/or remote work environment

Preferred Job Requirements 

Preferred Education  

• Master’s degree is strongly preferred 

Preferred Experience

• Experience managing high risk operational domains (e.g., aviation, emergency response, disaster readiness) strongly preferred. Experience supporting or coordinating disaster response or emergency preparedness initiatives is preferred

Preferred Certification / Registration / License 

• Certified Medical Transport Executive (CMTE) or similar leadership training/certification 
• Certified Medical Transportation Safety Professional (MTSP-C) or related certification

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training

• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job

• Incentive pay for select positions

• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs

• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability

• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses

• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave

• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs

• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.