Job Summary:
Plans, organizes and directs all aspects of the flight operations, including assisting in the development and/or administration of policies, department goals and objectives. Together with the Chief Pilot, directs and coordinates program efforts toward the safest, most practical, efficient and profitable performance of the Company’s flights and related activities; develops and monitors program budget. Reports to the CEO.
Job Responsibilities:
· Ensures that all flight operations are conducted safely and in compliance with the Code of Federal Regulations, Operations Specifications and Company policies.
· Development of improved flight operations, policies, practices, and procedures.
· Shares the authority with the Chief Pilot to act including the signing of FAA correspondence and Operations Specifications.
· Communicates with the FAA Flight Standards District Office and the National Transportation Safety Board. Files all required reports and documents, and is responsible for all record keeping requirements and proper maintenance and disposition of records.
· Coordinates with the Director of Maintenance the timely correction of mechanical irregularities and discrepancies.
· Determines staffing levels, and along with the President and Chief Pilot, hires and fires flight personnel.
· Oversees, or delegates, but is ultimately responsible for operation control of the flight line.
· May perform duties as a flight crewmember when properly qualified in the aircraft.
· Other related work, responsibilities, and duties as assigned.
 
Minimum Qualifications (KSA’s):
· Must hold an airline transport pilot certificate, meeting the requirements of F.A.R. 119.71, and either:
1) Have at least 3 years supervisory or managerial experience within the last 6 years in a position that exercised operational control over any operations conducted under part 121 or part 135;
2) in the case of a person becoming Director of Operations for the first time, have at least 3 years’ experience, within the past 6 years, as pilot in command of an aircraft operated under part 121 or part 135 of this chapter. OR, in the case of a person with previous experience as a Director of Operations, have at least 3 years’ experience, as pilot in command of an aircraft operated under part 121 or part 135.
 
 
 
 
· Experience in evaluating organizational operations as they relate to policies, goals and objectives. Must have excellent communications skills, both oral and written, have a valid driver’s license with insurable record. Incumbent must receive FAA approval.
 
Working Conditions:
· Work is performed in an office environment, outdoors and in an aircraft. Will be exposed to inclement weather.
· Intermittent physical activity including standing, bending, reaching and prolonged periods of sitting.
· Ability to occasionally lift 50 pounds vertically through 4 feet and maneuver that load at arm’s length.
 
Equal Opportunity Employer – W/M/Vets/Disabled
 is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.