Chief Executive Officer

Since 1999, AST Telecom LLC, operating as Bluesky Communications, has been the leading telecommunications provider in the US Territory of American Samoa. Bluesky Communications is dedicated to delivering exceptional customer experiences, driving innovation, and leveraging technology to enhance and improve the lives of Pacific communities through Mobile, Broadband, Cable/IPTV, and ICT services.  Bluesky Communications invites qualified applicants for the following position. 

POSITION: CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 

POSITION TYPE: FULL TIME / FLSA EXEMPT / CONTRACTUAL

LOCATION: NUUULI, AMERICAN SAMOA

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the AST Telecom Board of Directors, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) will provide transformational leadership, strategic direction, and management for all areas of the business and support the achievement of the company’s vision.  The successful candidate will be responsible for fostering commitment to growth and long-term viability through development and execution of strategic plans, undertake technological advances and encouraging innovation across the organization.   The CEO position is based out of Bluesky’s Nuuuli, American Samoa office.

SUMMARY OF KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Lead in the development and execution of Bluesky’s strategy to ensure a leading position in the marketplace
• Take lead role in formulating short-term and long-term growth strategies for Commercial, Technical and Administrative teams to drive growth of the business across all platforms resulting in recognizable value to the customer base and profitable business results
• Prepare and recommend a yearly budget for Board approval and effectively manages organization’s resources within those budget guidelines according to current laws and regulations
• Achieve key operational metrics 
• Promote a corporate culture that values and consistently demonstrates excellent customer service, innovation, passion and teamwork
• Develop and maintain a high performing team, engendering pride, and loyalty
• Work closely with leadership of Amalgamated Telecom Holding Group companies to achieve synergies and efficiencies
• Attend board meetings and present to the AST Board and Group Management company updates, strategic and implementation plans that facilitate the achievement of performance targets
• Develop and manage strategic government, customer, business, and community partnerships  

EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications or other related discipline
• MBA preferred
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience in the telecommunications industry, with at least 5 years in an equivalent senior executive role (e.g., CEO, COO, CFO, VP).  
• Proven ability to build, manage and lead a successful team
• Proven ability to work with Boards of Directors and shareholders
• Excellent commercial and finance experience at a senior level
• Understanding of governance frameworks, their purposes and best practice requirements
• Ability to determine policy and compliance requirements/needs across group, assist in development, coordination and monitoring to a best practice standard

Knowledge

• In-depth knowledge of mobile, wireless internet services and information technologies including practical experience with deployment, optimization and operation of medium to large size networks
• In-depth knowledge and experience with the full spectrum of FCC regulations
• Significant experience in regulated industries and implications of regulation
• Understanding of telecommunications technologies
• Excellent understanding of the interplay between a private company and public sector
• Confident in business environments

Skills

• Exceptional leadership and management skills with a focus on securing strategic relationships with employees, customers, government officials, vendors and industry partners
• Outstanding communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
• Strategic thinker and communicator
• Policy analysis
• Commercial and sound judgment
• Negotiation skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Proven ability to influence
• Ability to balance competing interests
• Ability to lead and to act as a team member
• Governance
• Computer skills
• Problem solver

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Equal Opportunity Employer including Vets and Disabled. Bluesky offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package that include a 401(k)-retirement plan, medical and vision allowances, paid annual/sick leave and holidays, company telecom services to name a few. 

The Chief Executive Officer position is based in American Samoa; applicants must reside and be legally authorized to work in American Samoa. The selected candidate must satisfactorily complete and pass pre-employment clearances such as background, police clearances and pre-employment drug test. 

Interested and qualified applicants are invited to submit the following: cover letter, comprehensive resume or curriculum vitae, academic qualifications and copies of university degree(s), and relevant training certificates to the Bluesky Human Resources Department by 4pm Friday, July 18, 2025.   Application documents can be emailed to the Bluesky Human Resources Department at careers@blueskypacificgroup.com or delivered in person at Bluesky’s main office located in the Laufou Center 2^nd Floor, Nuuuli, American Samoa.