Reporting to the President, the Vice President of Flight Operations provides strategic and executive oversight of [redacted]'s entire Flight Operations department, including Pilots and Inflight Crewmembers.

Required Experience

• Minimum of 6 years of leadership experience in Part 121 or Part 135 flight operations.

• Current Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate.

• Significant operational experience in a Part 121 or Part 135 environment.

• Willingness and ability to pursue the training and approval required to participate in the Director of Operations oversight rotation.

• In-depth knowledge of FAA regulations, including 14 CFR Parts 119, 135, 121, and 91.

• Demonstrated experience leading large, multi-team Flight Operations departments.

• Proven experience in Pilot and Inflight Crewmember workforce planning, production, training, and professional development.

• Strong understanding of operational control systems, Crew Resource Management (CRM), and aviation safety programs.

• Familiarity with Safety Management Systems under 14 CFR Part 5, ASAP, and FOQA program administration.

• Demonstrated budgeting, operational planning, resource management, and project management capabilities.

• Familiarity with flight planning software, Electronic Flight Bags (EFBs), and dispatch tools.

• Strong leadership, coaching, influencing, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.

• Ability to manage competing operational and strategic priorities in a dynamic aviation environment.

Preferred Experience

• 10+ years of leadership experience in Part 121 or Part 135 flight operations.

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Aviation, a technical discipline, or a related field.

• Previous experience serving as a Director of Operations, Chief Pilot, or equivalent Part 119 management position holder.

• Experience coordinating commercial flight schedules and optimizing Pilot resources.

• Experience managing Check Airman programs, Training Captain deployment, and Pilot upgrade forecasting.

• Qualifications to serve as a Director of Operations under 14 CFR §119.69, including applicable supervisory, managerial, operational control, and Pilot in Command experience requirements.

• Experience supporting Part 135 operations involving large aircraft with a maximum takeoff weight of 12,500 pounds or greater.

Reporting to the President, the Vice President of Flight Operations provides strategic and executive oversight of [redacted]'s entire Flight Operations department, including Pilots and Inflight Crewmembers.

You'll be accountable for the department's safety, compliance, operational reliability, staffing, and financial performance. From recruiting and training to crew deployment, scheduling, and long-term workforce planning, you'll ensure [redacted] has the qualified Crewmembers, resources, and organizational capabilities needed to support daily operations and future growth.

This role works in close partnership with the Director of Operations (DO), who maintains designated regulatory oversight responsibilities. You'll ensure the DO has the staffing, organizational support, and resources necessary to fulfill those responsibilities while establishing department policies and leading operational and strategic initiatives.

You'll also coordinate closely with Commercial, Mission Control, Safety, Corporate Soul, Finance, and other departments to ensure flight schedules are executable, operational risks are managed, and [redacted] is prepared for fleet expansion, new routes, and evolving operational requirements.

The successful candidate will hold an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate, bring substantial Part 121 or Part 135 operational leadership experience, and be prepared to pursue the training and approval necessary to participate in the Director of Operations oversight rotation.