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Flight Operations Manager- Challenger Fleet Pilot Leadership

Vista America
Columbus, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 12/23/2025 CLOSED ON 6/7/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Flight Operations Manager- Challenger Fleet Pilot Leadership position at Vista America?

Job Profile

Pilot Leadership Opportunity - If you are ready to take on the next challenge in your Pilot career, consider the Vista America Challenger Fleet Flight Operations Manager position. In this position, you are responsible for our Challenger aircraft - o versee the management and support of the fleet. M aintain safety, efficiency and service standards. This position will require relocation to Columbus, Ohio.

The FOM oversees the effective management and support of the fleet crewing and each pilot’s welfare to meet and maintain safety, efficiency and service standards, protecting & promoting the Vista America Brand.

When you join the Vista America team, we are committed to helping you grow and advance your career to include leadership opportunities.

Vista America, an operating partner of Vista - the world's leading global business aviation company - has established a new benchmark in business aviation services across the United States.

Duties And Responsibilities

Inclusive of the following but not limited to:

People Management Responsibilities

  • Execute all performance management functions
  • Ensure crew are calibrated with company goals
  • Hold Bi – Monthly Fleet Meetings
  • Execute all necessary time & attendance functions
  • Quarterly 1-on-1 appraisal & Review
  • Reward & recognition for team members
  • Effective Talent strategy including internal changes & external hires

Crew Management Responsibilities

  • Ensure Pilot schedule coverage & Fleet balance
  • Review Duty assignments & Fatigue report of all Flight crew
  • Safeguard crew welfare
  • Acts as the FOMoD in accordance with the FOMoD roster.
  • Review LIFUS progress
  • Support onsite “Crew Support” program (as scheduled)
  • Support the Simulator Program, ensures all simulator profiles are completed in accordance with the training objectives

Aircraft Operation Responsibilities

  • Monitor and track Sensitive flights assigned to respective fleet
  • Complete Event debriefs and provide recommendations (within 48 hours)
  • Review AOGs and provide operational recommendations.
  • Direct the implementation of existing, new, or revised flight operations policies and p rocedures
  • Ensure all logistical procedures including handover checklists and documentation distribution accuracy & completion. This includes aircraft equipment distribution are implemented and monitored effectively.
  • Identify fleet needs and issue Fleet Memos approved by CP
  • Collaborate with MOC on maintenance events and MEL management.
  • Oversee Client experience - including WIFI and Cabin status

Statutory And Company Compliance Responsibilities

  • Ensure understanding & compliance on Efficiency policies & procedures
  • Ensure that all flight operations are conducted safely, in compliance with applicable regulations and in accordance with company policies and procedures through close work with the DO and the Flight Operations Admin function.
  • Recommend to CP standardization policies & procedures

System (Tech) Responsibilities

  • Ensure Centric/ App compliance eCrew, EFF, ETL
  • Utilize the assigned Tableau Dashboard for data analysis
  • Effective management of ADP, Success Factors & Confluence.

Skills & Competencies

  • Analytical ability to evaluate data to support operational decisions
  • Strong communication skills
  • Effective interpersonal aptitude
  • Proficiency with Microsoft & GV
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Manage & track crew performance.
  • Ability to prepare reports pertaining to
  • Ability to work in a high growth environment
  • Ability to work cross functionally with other departments
  • Maintain priorities to achieve goals
  • Effectively manage a remote team

Additional Requirements

  • Current Check Airman/ Captain on Challenger Aircraft (preferred)
  • Possess a valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
  • Current first class medical certificate
  • No accidents, incidents or FAA enforcement actions in last 5 years
  • Unrestricted world-wide travel.
  • Position requires working evenings & weekends, on scheduled company holidays to support operations.
  • Extensive Piloting background including international operations
  • FOMs must maintain a full understanding of Jet Select’s GOM, OpSpecs, and applicable Federal Aviation Regulations
  • Previous management experience preferred
  • Authorization to work in the United States
  • 150 hours flight time in previous 365 days/30 hours in previous 90 days

The affiliated operating partners of Vista America are equal employment opportunity employers. The affiliated operating partners of Vista do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. The affiliated operating partners of Vista also prohibit harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

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