Director of Fixed Wing Aviation Operations

Guardian Flight

Position based in Lewisville, TX, with consideration for remote candidates who are open to more frequent travel.

$195,000-$215,000 DOE

This role is bonus Eligible

Why Choose GMR? Global Medical Response (GMR) and its family of solutions are dedicated to delivering compassionate, quality medical care, primarily in the areas of emergency and patient relocation services. Here you’ll embark in meaningful work that will make an impact on you and the customers we serve. View our employees’ stories on how we provide care to the world at www.AtaMomentsNotice.com .

The Director of Aviation Operations and their designees have the authority to act for an air certificate and, in their respective sphere, exercises operational control under 14 CFR 135.77. Their specific duties and responsibilities are:

The Director of Aviation Operations reports to the VP, Air Chief Operating Officer.
The Director of Aviation Operations will make certain that all flight operations are conducted safely and in compliance with all Federal Aviation Regulations, Operations Specifications, and Company policies.
Must meet the requirements of 14 CFR 119.71 (b)
The Director of Aviation Operations has authority to act for the Certificate holder, including the signing of FAA correspondence and operations specifications.
The Director of Aviation Operations communicates with the FAA Flight Standards District Office and the National Transportation Safety Board.
The Director of Aviation Operations Files all required reports and documents.
Provide revisions to company manuals as needed, submits the proposed revisions to the FSDO and confirms that all appropriate parties are notified of newly posted revisions through the email notification system.
In cooperation with the AVP, Aircraft Maintenance, schedules aircraft availability, including scheduling the aircraft for required inspections.
The Director of Aviation Operations coordinates with the AVP, Aircraft Maintenance the timely correction of mechanical irregularities and discrepancies.
Assist the AVP, Aircraft Maintenance in managing the MEL Program.
The Director of Aviation Operations, Flight Operations signs sections A, B, C, D and E of the Operations Specifications.
Oversees the management of the Electronic Flight Bag Program
This role will require up to 50% travel