Flight Operations Manager

Cirrus Aircraft’s Mission is to deliver an aviation experience that is the pinnacle of innovation, quality, and safety to our customers. Cirrus Aircraft is the recognized global leader in personal aviation and the maker of the best-selling SR Series piston aircraft and the Vision Jet™, the world’s first single engine Personal Jet and recipient of the 2017 Robert J. Collier Trophy. Founded in 1984, the company has redefined performance, comfort and safety in aviation with innovations like the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System® (CAPS®) – the first FAA-certified whole-airframe parachute safety system included as standard equipment on an aircraft. To date, worldwide flight time on Cirrus aircraft has passed 16 million hours and over 250 people have returned home safely to their families as a result of the inclusion of CAPS® as a standard feature on all Cirrus aircraft. Find out more at cirrusaircraft.com.

Cirrus offers a competitive benefits package and is dedicated to the advancement of general aviation. The Cirrus Flying Club offers employees and their family members the unique opportunity to obtain their private pilot’s license in the comfort of a Cirrus or rent a Cirrus for an impromptu adventure at a greatly reduced rate. We are committed to investing in the future of our employees and company by offering professional development and career progression opportunities and we engage employees by offering several employee and family events throughout the year, as well as the opportunity to take part in activity clubs and community events.

Job Summary:

The Flight Operations Manager’s primary responsibility is to lead a world-class flight operations branch at Cirrus Aircraft. With an emphasis on quality flight training, Cirrus One, world-class customer service, flight safety, and standardization. The Flight Operations Manager will be responsible for establishing and leading a team of highly capable flight instructors, corporate pilots, and support staff. The Flight Operations Manager will report to the Executive Director of Cirrus Orlando & Kissimmee and will assist in the development of business plans, annual budget, and revenue forecast and establishing resource requirements. Flight training, corporate flight department, aircraft management, managerial experience, relevant flight instruction, and pilot experience are required.

Supervisory Responsibility:

Flight Instructors
Corporate Pilots
Flight Logistic Coordinators
Cirrus One Coordinators
Line Technicians

Job Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions):

Guide and empower the team to meet departmental goals: Driving an environment of constant improvement, exemplary customer service, flexibility in resolving problems while uniting a team to achieve set goals and deliverables in accordance with Cirrus Aircraft’s mission statement and service essentials.
Manage and oversee flight operations for the assigned location, ensuring the smooth day-to-day execution of the flight line and ramp.
Manage and be responsible for the assigned flight operations budget: making timely financial decisions that improve Cirrus Aircraft’s interests and strengthen customer relationships. This includes auditing monthly spending and ensuring stipulated revenue goals are met.
Effectively work with other Cirrus Aircraft departments to meet and surpass customer expectations and department and company goals and objectives.
Resolve flight line and training challenges and/or escalate to the Director or another applicable leader as necessary.
Work closely with the Assistant Chief and Content Development team to ensure all processes, procedures, training materials are up-to-date, accurate, and effective.
Ensure operations are in compliance with the Flight Operations Manual, FAA regulations, and guidance from the Chief Pilot.
Act as pilot in command and flight instructor in Cirrus aircraft in accordance with Cirrus Aircraft’s Flight Operations Manual and applicable regulations.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The 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 the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

Two years of recent flight training & operations management in the military, part 142/141 or standardized 61 flight school – required
Two years of leadership experience that includes the direct oversight of flight operation and training staff - required
Recent teaching experience in aircraft – required
Flight experience under IFR, congested airspace, mountain flying, extensive IMC, and night experience - required
Teaching experience in Cirrus SR2X Series or SF50 model aircraft - preferred
Recent teaching experience in advanced General Aviation Glass Cockpit - preferred
3000 hours of total flight time - preferred
2000 hours acting as instructor - preferred
500 hours CSIP - preferred

Demonstrated Proficiencies/Skills/Abilities:

Strong management, customer service, and interpersonal skills – required
Ability to effectively work with other departments and outside vendors – required
Willingness to travel as necessary in support of Cirrus Aircraft’s Flight Operations Department – required

Ensures Exceptional Customer Service:

Energizes the Cirrus Service Essentials
Strives to improve service performance.
Anticipates guests' needs and responds promptly.
Displays guest hospitality, exemplifies excellent customer service and creates a positive atmosphere for guest relations.
Handles guest problems and complaints.

Competencies:

Manages Complexity - Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes, contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
Decision Quality - Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward
Builds Effective Teams - Builds strong effective teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals.
Ensures Accountability - Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments
Communicates Effectively - Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
Courage - Steps up to address difficult issues, says what needs to be said.

Certificate or Licensures:

FAA Commercial Pilot License
FAA Certified Flight Instructor w/ Instrument (CFII) required
FAA 1stor 2nd class medical required

Cirrus provides a range of exciting benefits, including:

401(k) Plan: Dollar-for-dollar match up to 5% after 90 days, with 100% vesting.
Employer-Paid Coverages: Group term life, short- and long-term disability insurance.
Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, vision, dental, with additional dependent coverage options.
Free Health Tracking: With rewards for meeting health goals.
Generous PTO: 160 hours accrued within the first year.
Employee Referral Bonus: For referring talented candidates.
Career Development: Tuition reimbursement and professional growth opportunities.
Exclusive Discounts: Access to partner and marketplace discounts.
Community & Engagement: Company and employee clubs at various locations.

These benefits are designed to support your well-being, growth, and enjoyment at Cirrus!

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Work beyond 40 hours per week may be required.

Cirrus is dedicated to a drug free work environment promoting equal employment opportunity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, national origin, color, age, disability, religion, pregnancy, veteran status, marital and family status, sexual orientation, receipt of public assistance, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.