The Assistant to the Director of Operations plays a key support role in the coordination and execution of the company’s flight operations. This position is responsible for assisting in real-time monitoring, schedule adjustments, crew communication, and administrative tasks that ensure the smooth and efficient running of the daily flight schedule. The ideal candidate brings prior experience in airline operations or dispatch support, demonstrates strong organizational and communication skills, and thrives in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment. This role requires close collaboration with multiple departments and vendors to support on-time performance and operational decision-making.

Requirements

General Duties

Monitor real-time flight activity and assist with implementing operational changes such as delays, reroutes cancellations, or consolidations by communicating updates across departments and external vendors
Responsible for assisting the Director of Operations with ensuring operational control as stipulated in CFR part 121
Responsible for assisting the Director of Operations with ensuring safe, consistent and compliant operations.
Support the Director of Operations by upholding company policies and procedures, and by making sure all documentation for Gridiron Air flight activities is through and correct.
Provides support to the Director of Operations by coordinating with the FAA to ensure compliance with certificate and operations specifications requirements
Assisting the Director of Operations in overseeing all FAA-approved and accepted technical manuals, ensuring accuracy of content and compliance with regulations through the Centralized Publications program.
Oversight of airline operations to ensure safety, security, and compliance is conducted using manual procedures.
Partner with Director of Operations, Chief Inspector, Director of Safety, Director of Maintenance, and Chief Pilot to ensure all safety and regulatory requirements are followed.
Ensures all DCTs are completed as specified by the SAS FAA governance
Participate and support the Company SMS program as an active partner with the safety department.
Assist with the audits and corrective action plans of any aspect of operational groups and their record(s) to determine compliance.
Acts as a liaison to all operational departments to ensure certificate compliance.
Works with all Officers and Directors to develop joint programs for the airline.
Assists the Director of Operations in overseeing and revising all operational manuals, approved or accepted by the FAA.
Coordinates with the Director of Flight Training on al operational training.
Serves, with the Chief Pilot, as the Operations representative within the Emergency Command Center in the event of an incident or accident to ensure compliance and FAA messaging.
Interfaces to ensure Flight Standards development and compliance.
Provides matrix oversight of Crew Services, Dispatch, Flight Operations. Inflight, and Flight Operations through the FAA approved and accepted manual process.
The Assistant Director of Operations is expected to be well-versed in the Gridiron Air Safety Management System (SMS). They should be proficient in carrying out duties in line with their training and participation in the SMS. Moreover, they are encouraged and supported to identify and report safety hazards, detect safety shortcomings, and voice safety concerns within the operation, thus promoting a proactive safety culture.
May perform other responsibilities as assigned based on business needs and shifting company priorities.

QUALIFICATIONS

Associate's degree in aviation, Business Admin, Logistics, or a related field required; Bachelor's degree preferred
8 years of experience in airline operations, preferably Part 121 International Supplemental Operations
Hold an airline transport pilot certificate
Ability to operate and maintain line currency in Gridiron aircraft type
Have at least three years' experience as Pilot-in-Command of a large aircraft operated under the 14 CFR part 121
Meets all FAA expectations per CFR Part 119.65 and OPSPEC A006.
Regular attendance and punctuality
Well-groomed and able to maintain professional appearance
Pass a ten-year background check, pre-employment drug test and criminal history record checks

Benefits Overview:

We offer a competitive benefits package, which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as company paid Life and AD&D with the option to buy-up, and 401(k) matching — to assist employees balance their professional and personal lives and plan for a fulfilling future.

Competitive pay
Health, dental, vision
401k with company match
Employee assistance program

Gridiron Air LLC is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.