About Wheels Up

Wheels Up is a leading provider of on-demand private aviation and one of the largest companies in the industry. Wheels Up offers a complete global aviation solution with a large and diverse fleet and a global network of safety-vetted charter operators, all backed by an uncompromising commitment to safety and service. Customers can access charter and membership programs, as well as unique commercial travel benefits through a one-of-a-kind, strategic partnership with Delta Air Lines. Wheels Up also offers cargo, safety and security solutions and managed services to individuals, industry, government and civil organizations.

Wheels Up is guided by the mission to deliver a premium solution for every customer journey. With the Wheels Up mobile app and website, members and customers have the digital convenience to search, book and fly.

For more information, please visit: wheelsup.com

• Conducts negotiations for the procurement of new insurance coverages and the renewal/consolidation of existing coverages, including participating in the formulation of risk management strategy, maintaining the calendar for coverage renewals, preparing presentations, and analyzing pricing options.
• Aligns renewal dates within the portfolio to fall at the same or close to the same time.  The goal is to get to one “insurance season” during which renewals are handled.
• Oversees all claims activity, prioritizing recovery from responsible third parties when appropriate, advise on mitigation of exposure when claims must go through our insurance, and informing Finance whether claims are covered by insurance, including for financial reporting purposes.

• Handles by the insurer’s choice of counsel, ensure matters are advancing appropriately and keep the Wheels Up litigation team apprised of status.
• Ensures the company is following applicable industry best practices
• Participates in efforts to enhance, build, or expand risk identification, risk scoring, risk appetite, and risk reporting infrastructures, including relevant programs and processes across the global organization:
  • Build/Expand risk identification programs to ensure risks are appropriately and consistently managed
  • Develop a common risk scoring and ranking mechanism across organizational risk assessments and reviews
  • Participate in the ongoing development of KPIs, metrics, dashboards, and other capabilities to analyze enterprise risks
  • Assist in the establishment of protocols focused on identifying emerging risks to feed the risk and control self-assessments on an ongoing basis
  • Stay informed on industry trends and developments
• Assists the Global Procurement Team in the review of draft customer and vendor agreements as needed for insurance, indemnification, and liability limitation provisions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree required with eight years of relevant and progressive experience within risk consulting and/or regulatory agency (aviation and/or technology experience a big plus)

What’s In It For You

At Wheels Up, you will help make the extraordinary possible.  Our culture is rooted in a shared dedication to living our 5x5 Values - Safety, Trust, Accountability, Belonging and Innovation - the core of who we are and what we celebrate.  At Wheels Up, our people are our success. Exploring a career at Wheels Up gives you a chance earn amazing compensation and benefits, helping you and your family have the type of balance you deserve in both your career, and life away from work:

• Competitive salary
• 401(k) with generous company contributions up to 6%
• Paid time off including vacation, holidays, paid personal time, maternity and parental leave
• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, short/long term disability and life benefits
• Family care assistance through fertility support, surrogacy and adoption assistance, lactation support, and programs that help with loved ones in all stages
• Total Personal Well-being programs to support physical, emotional, social, and financial health, including access to an employee assistance program offering support for you and anyone in your household, free financial coaching, and extensive resources supporting mental health
• Career development programs to achieve your long-term career goals

Salary Range

The wage range for this position is $132,000- $165,000. The salary is determined on a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, such as differences in skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. This wage range has not been adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with where the position may be filled. At Wheels Up, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role. Your placement within the wage range is primarily based on your qualifications and experience.

You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.

What You Will Bring

• An unwavering commitment to SAFETY
• The ability to build TRUST through transparency and communication
• A commitment to achieving results the right way and a willingness to take ACCOUNTABILITY when we do not
• The knowledge that there is power in bringing people with different points of view and life experiences together and a culture of BELONGING leads to unlimited and unrestricted collaboration
• A belief that INNOVATION is only possible in an environment where we make things simpler, strive for continuous improvement and understand that great thinking can come from anywhere in our organization
• A willingness to be curious, constantly asking questions to help promote creative thinking, problem solving and trouble shooting
• A desire to collaborate and be part of a diverse team and when necessary, lean into and manage conflict effectively
• A high level of integrity in everything you do
• A strong commitment to service and a meticulous attention to detail
• A level of professionalism unmatched in the aviation industry

Commitment to Equal Opportunity Employment

Wheels Up is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other protected category.

Qualified individuals with disabilities or disabled veterans who are unable or limited in their ability to apply on this site may request reasonable accommodations by emailing us at hr@wheelsup.com . In order to quickly respond to your request, please use the words "Accommodation Request" as the subject line of your email or as the title.