Director of Operation

The primary responsibility is oversight of flight operations, ensuring compliance with international and federal, state, and local regulations, in accordance with the company values and financial targets.  The director of operations ensures all company flight operations are carried out, in a responsible manner, with the highest regard for safety, compliance, and service standards. The Director of Flight Operations will implement best practices, efficient systems, and processes while balancing the business needs and operational requirements.  The Director of Flight Operations is responsible for and has the authority to direct all operational functions. The Chief Pilot and all operational personnel report to and are accountable to the Director of Operations in all matters pertaining to CFR Part 135 operations.

Main Responsibilities

• Operational Control of company CFR Part 135 flight operations.
• Maintain a working relationship with the FAA Certificate Holding District Office (CHDO).
• Responsible for all company flight operations procedures, standards, and regulatory compliance.
• Responsibility for the company's General Operations Manual.
• Oversight of all company training programs, policies, and procedures.
• Coordinates with the Director of Maintenance concerning maintenance policies and procedures.
• Responsible for ensuring that all crewmembers operating under CFR Part 135 are covered by a Federal Aviation Administration-approved anti-drug program.
• Establish and implement operating practices and procedures in compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations to attain company objectives within the framework of established company policy, which will maintain the highest safety standards and quality of service.
• Flight Operations department representative on the company Safety Committee.
• Notifies the CHDO within 10 working days of any emergency operation that requires deviation from the CFRs.
• Additional responsibilities, such as NTSB and HAZMAT notification as outlined in the appropriate company manuals.
• Participate in and promote utilization of the company Safety Management System
• Directs execution of operational standards, drives a culture of continuous improvement in operations, leads highest standard of safety, and is a collaborative member of the executive team.
• Pilot aircraft as needed, but not required.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform office or non-manual essential duties satisfactorily. The administrative requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Candidate must meet part 119 FAA criteria.
• Have at least 3 years of 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, or if the applicant has never held the position of Director of Operations, have at least 3 years experience, within the past 6 years, as a pilot in command of an aircraft operated under part 121 or part 135 of this chapter.
• Demonstrate expertise and a full understanding of the following material:
  
  • Aviation safety standards and safe operating practices.
  • 14 CFR Chapter I (Federal Aviation Regulations).
  • Company operations specifications.
  • Hold an Airline Transport Pilot Certificate
  • Flight Experience
    
    • 3500 hours Total Fixed Wing
    • 1500 hours Multi-Engine Land
    • 1500 hours Pilot-in-Command
    • 500 hours Turbojet
    • 100 hours Night
    • 75 hours Actual or Simulated Instrument