A well established regional airline is seeking an experienced Director of Flight Operations. The Director of Flight Operations provides direction to assure Flight Operations achieves Company goals and objectives associated with safety, security, reliability, operational efficiency, productivity, and customer satisfaction. Provide leadership to ensure best practices in standard operating procedures and technical/regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the FAA-designated Director of Operations in accordance with Part 119.65(a)(2)

• Ensure Flight Operations are conducted to the highest level of safety and regulatory compliance

• Lead and strengthen Safety Management System (SMS) processes and safety risk management

• Serve as primary liaison with the FAA/CAA on operating specifications and operational matters

• Provide overall operational control of the airline

• Oversee Flight Standards and ensure procedural standardization and regulatory compliance

• Partner with Maintenance, Operations Control, and Technical Services to support operational reliability (MEL/CDL, performance, avionics integration)

• Lead departmental staff, monitor performance, and develop future leaders

• Collaborate with Labor Relations and senior leadership on matters impacting pilot performance and ALPA relations

• Brief executive leadership on operational performance and strategic initiatives

• Support operational budgeting and capital planning

Required Qualifications

Previous 119 authority.
A pilot holding an Airline Transport Pilot certificate with at least 2 years supervisory or managerial experience.
Experience writing technical documents and/or periodical literature.
Must meet Code of Federal Regulations, Part 119.67(a) qualification requirements to be the Part 119 Director of Operations. Must also meet Common Minimum Qualifications.
Bachelor’s degree.
Be qualified for operations conducted under 14 CFR Part 121.
5–8 years pilot experience with 3 years Pilot-In-Command under Parts 135 or 121.
Airline management experience or instructing background.
Ability to speak, read, and write English.
If hired, must be authorized to work in the United States.