Sr Director of Operations

The Senior Director of Operations directly supervises the Chief Pilot, Director of Inflight, Director of Operations, Director of Operations Training, Director of Flight Operations Engineering, and Contracts Administrator.  The Sr Director of Operations  is administratively and operationally accountable to the President. The Sr Director of Operations is responsible for the oversight of Operational Control of company aircraft. The Sr Director of Operations can assume the duties of any of the above individuals in their absence.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

Specific areas of responsibility include, but are not limited to: 

• Responsible for maintaining all contracts relevant to flight operations
• Responsible for the management and supervision of all elements of Operations Engineering, including:
  • Aircraft performance data
  • Infrastructure (routes and airports) issues, FMS data customization, and NOTAMS
  • Equipment specifications and requirements. Formulates operational policies

• Ensure prompt reporting, filing and follow-up action of occurrences to appropriate government agencies
• Deals directly with the FAA on all relevant matters of operational nature, such as qualifications of airmen, compliance and adherence to regulations of all applicable laws
• Has signature authority in matters dealing with the FAA
• Responsible for training records for all crewmembers and dispatchers/flight followers
• Responsible for reports and correspondence pertaining to operations and flight crews
• Responsible for flight and duty records
• Responsible for all flight operations records
• Responsible for ensuring flight operations has the necessary facilities, workspace, equipment and supporting services, as well as work environment, to satisfy flight operations safety and security requirements
• Must be thoroughly familiar with the company manuals, Operations Specifications and FAA Regulations
• Maintains close liaison with domestic and international regulatory authorities; original equipment manufacturers, suppliers, and contractors; and other external entities relevant to flight operation

QUALIFICATIONS 

• ATP Pilots License, with B767 and B777 Type Rating
• Must pass a 10-year Background check including a FAA required fingerprint-based criminal history records check

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

•  High school diploma or GED required
•  Bachelor’s Degree preferred

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

• Stand/Walk about 5% of the time
• Sit about 90% of the time
• Travel about 30% of the time
• Lift overhead up to 50 lbs 

MENTAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to handle numerous activities at once and complete in a timely manner
• Work with limited supervision and possess an impeccable attention to detail, excellent customer service and organizational skills required
• Must be able to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner, gathering and analyzing information skillfully with significant detail
• Ability to understand, remember, and apply oral and written instructions or other information
• Ability to work as part of a cohesive team and provide leadership
• Ability to make quick decisions which impact the department’s credibility, and services reacting in a positive manner during unexpected and/or serious situations
• Ability to complete routine forms, use existing form letters and/or conduct routine oral communication
• Must have ability to apply common sense in understanding and dealing with others while maintaining diplomatic and professional conduct at all times
• Must be aware of, and able to recognize and respond to, a variety of situations to include: emergency, medical, and security-related
• Ability to formulate complex and comprehensive materials such as detailed reports, work-related manuals, publications of limited scope or impact, etc.

Drug Free Workplace, Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans/VEVRAA Federal Contractor/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Military and civilian service alumni are encouraged to apply.