The Senior Director of Operations directly supervises the Chief Pilot, Director of Inflight, Director of Operations, Director of Operations Training, Director of Flight Operations Engineering, and Contracts Administrator. The Sr Director of Operations is administratively and operationally accountable to the President. The Sr Director of Operations is responsible for the oversight of Operational Control of company aircraft. The Sr Director of Operations can assume the duties of any of the above individuals in their absence.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Specific areas of responsibility include, but are not limited to:

Responsible for maintaining all contracts relevant to flight operations
Responsible for the management and supervision of all elements of Operations Engineering, including:
- Aircraft performance data
- Infrastructure (routes and airports) issues, FMS data customization, and NOTAMS
- Equipment specifications and requirements. Formulates operational policies
Ensure prompt reporting, filing and follow-up action of occurrences to appropriate government agencies
Deals directly with the FAA on all relevant matters of operational nature, such as qualifications of airmen, compliance and adherence to regulations of all applicable laws
Has signature authority in matters dealing with the FAA
Responsible for training records for all crewmembers and dispatchers/flight followers
Responsible for reports and correspondence pertaining to operations and flight crews
Responsible for flight and duty records
Responsible for all flight operations records
Responsible for ensuring flight operations has the necessary facilities, workspace, equipment and supporting services, as well as work environment, to satisfy flight operations safety and security requirements
Must be thoroughly familiar with the company manuals, Operations Specifications and FAA Regulations
Maintains close liaison with domestic and international regulatory authorities; original equipment manufacturers, suppliers, and contractors; and other external entities relevant to flight operation

QUALIFICATIONS

ATP Pilots License, with B767 and B777 Type Rating
Must pass a 10-year Background check including a FAA required fingerprint-based criminal history records check

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or GED required
Bachelor’s Degree preferred

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

Stand/Walk about 5% of the time
Sit about 90% of the time
Travel about 30% of the time
Lift overhead up to 50 lbs

MENTAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS

Ability to handle numerous activities at once and complete in a timely manner
Work with limited supervision and possess an impeccable attention to detail, excellent customer service and organizational skills required
Must be able to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner, gathering and analyzing information skillfully with significant detail
Ability to understand, remember, and apply oral and written instructions or other information
Ability to work as part of a cohesive team and provide leadership
Ability to make quick decisions which impact the department’s credibility, and services reacting in a positive manner during unexpected and/or serious situations
Ability to complete routine forms, use existing form letters and/or conduct routine oral communication
Must have ability to apply common sense in understanding and dealing with others while maintaining diplomatic and professional conduct at all times
Must be aware of, and able to recognize and respond to, a variety of situations to include: emergency, medical, and security-related
Ability to formulate complex and comprehensive materials such as detailed reports, work-related manuals, publications of limited scope or impact, etc.

Drug Free Workplace, Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans/VEVRAA Federal Contractor/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Military and civilian service alumni are encouraged to apply.