[Company] I Billings, Montana

Help Shape the Future of Collegiate Aviation

[Company] is seeking an experienced, visionary, safety-focused, and dynamic Director of Flight Operations to lead one of the fastest-growing collegiate aviation programs in the Rocky Mountain region.

As our aviation program continues to expand, we are seeking a leader who is passionate about building organizations, developing people, and creating a culture of excellence. This is an outstanding opportunity for an accomplished aviation professional who is excited to help transform a growing collegiate aviation program into one of the premier collegiate aviation programs in the United States.

The Director of Flight Operations provides strategic and operational leadership for the College’s FAA Part 141 flight training program, ensuring the highest standards of safety, regulatory compliance, instructional quality, and operational excellence.

Reporting directly to the Director of Aviation, this position provides leadership for all aspects of Flight Operations. The Director works collaboratively with the Director of Maintenance to ensure aircraft readiness, safety, operational efficiency, and to support the continued growth of the Aviation Program.

Position Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and day-to-day oversight of Flight

• Supervise and develop Flight Operations staff including the Chief Flight Instructor, Assistant Chief Flight Instructor, Lead Flight Coordinator, Flight Instructors, and Office Manager/Flight Dispatcher.

• Recruit, hire, mentor, evaluate, and retain Flight Operations personnel while coordinating with the Chief Flight Instructor to recruit, interview, select, train, and develop highly qualified flight instructors.

• Coordinate closely with the Director of Maintenance and aircraft maintenance personnel to maximize aircraft availability, maintenance planning, and regulatory

• Oversee fleet utilization, scheduling, and operational

• Collaborate with the Director of Aviation to support strategic growth of the Aviation

• Lead continuous improvement of training procedures, scheduling, safety initiatives, and customer service.

• Develop and administer annual operating

• Lead long-range operational planning for fleet growth, hangar and ramp capacity, maintenance support, staffing, facilities, technology, capital equipment, and infrastructure required for sustainable program growth.

• Develop short- and long-term operational plans supporting enrollment growth, fleet expansion, instructor staffing, maintenance capacity, and facilities

• Support student recruitment, retention, graduate placement, industry partnerships, and collegiate flight team activities.

• Promote a culture of professionalism, innovation, collaboration, accountability, customer service, and safety.
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or

• Qualifications, certificates, ratings, and experience necessary to oversee an FAA Part 141 collegiate flight training operation.

• Progressive aviation leadership

• Knowledge of FAA regulations, aviation safety, and flight training

• Strong organizational, budgeting, strategic planning, communication, and leadership

• Commitment to student success and helping grow [Company]’s Aviation Program into one of the premier collegiate aviation programs in the United States
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting growth of a collegiate or professional flight

• Experience with aviation logistics, fleet expansion, hangar and ramp

• Experience collaborating with maintenance departments and planning maintenance

• Experience with aircraft acquisition, lease management, budgeting, and capital

• Experience improving aircraft utilization, scheduling, and operational

• Experience with Safety Management Systems (SMS) and aviation
  

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• life insurance

• Short-term and long-term disability insurance

• 403(b) retirement plan

• Tuition remission

• Paid holidays and generous paid time off

• Professional development opportunities
  

Questions About The Position

Information about [Company] is available at www.rocky.edu. Questions regarding this position may be directed to: Kevin Boss, Director of Aviation [redacted] or Human Resources [redacted]

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

How to Apply

Complete the [Company] Staff Application and submit a letter of interest, resume, and contact information for at least three professional references. Email:[redacted]

Mail: [Company] Human Resources 1511Poly Drive Billings, MT 59102

[Company] is an Equal Opportunity Employer.