Human Resources Director

Jet Excellence is a rapidly expanding private aviation company committed to delivering exceptional service, operational excellence, and a culture rooted in safety and empowered performance. With a growing national footprint and a diverse workforce—including pilots, flight operations, maintenance teams, customer service professionals, and corporate staff—Jet Excellence is building the next generation of high-performance aviation organizations.

• Website: www.jetexcellence.com
• Company Size: 150 employees
• Position Location: Raleigh, NC

Position Overview

Jet Excellence is seeking a Human Resources Director to lead and manage all facets of human in a fast-paced, high-regulation aviation environment. This strategic role requires a strategic thinking who can navigate complex workforce needs, compliance requirements, and organizational scaling. The ideal candidate will have experience in aviation, transportation or other high-regulation industries and be capable of overseeing a diverse workforce that includes pilots, flight attendants, sales associates, maintenance personnel, and corporate staff.

The Opportunity

Shape HR for a High-Growth Business: Join a company redefining luxury air travel and strategically build its HR future.

Direct Impact on Strategy: Influence critical decisions on workforce, engagement, talent, and organizational development within a dynamic industry.

Lead a Unique, Diverse Workforce: Lead HR across an exciting mix of pilots, technical staff, and corporate professionals in a high-compliance setting.

Scope of Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with business goals and aviation regulatory requirements (e.g., FAA, EASA).
• Serve as a key advisor to the executive leadership team on workforce planning, organizational development, and talent strategy.

Recruitment & Talent Management: 

• Oversee recruitment, selection, and onboarding of pilots, aviation operations staff, and corporate professionals.
• Lead succession planning, performance management, and career development programs tailored to technical and service-oriented roles.

Compliance & Risk Management:

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and international labor laws, and FAA aviation-specific HR standards.
• Maintain up-to-date HR policies, procedures, and employee handbooks in accordance with FAA or relevant aviation authority guidelines.

Culture & Employee Engagement:

• Foster a high-performance, safety-first culture across all departments.
• Create and promote Fly Alliance specific engagement programs.

HR Operations & Analytics: 

• Lead labor optimization and reporting for workforce analytics.
• Manage HR budgets and vendor relationships (e.g., insurance brokers, background check providers, training vendors).

Minimum Candidate Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s degree is preferred).
• Minimum 10 years of HR experience, with at least 5 years in a senior HR leadership role.
• SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or equivalent certification is strongly preferred.
• Experience in aviation, aerospace, government entities, medical field or a high-compliance, service-based industry required.
• Strong knowledge of employment law, aviation-specific HR practices, and international workforce dynamics.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and crisis management skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Familiarity with FAA Part 91/135 operations and pilot scheduling systems.
• Experience with union or contractor-based pilot workforces.
• Proficiency with aviation training and safety management systems (SMS).

Benefits: 

• 12 Annual PTO Days
• 7 Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance 
• 401k, company matched 

• Jet Excellence, LLC is an equal opportunity employer that provides equal employment opportunities (EEO).