The Director of Operations is directly responsible to the Northern Aviation Services, Inc. (NAS) Vice President of Flight Operations for the administration and coordination of the [redacted], Inc. (NAC) Flight Operations Department, ensuring that the department functions in accordance with Federal Air Regulations and the Company Operations Specifications.The Director of Operations is responsible for operational control to include the initiation, continuation, diversion and termination of a flight. The Director of Operations shall meet all qualification requirements of FAR 11 9.67(a) • Manage the Flight Control section to assure proper communication with and control of Company aircraft in accordance with Federal Air Regulations and that the required training, qualifications and records be maintained for the Flight Controllers. (Reference: FAR 121.537(b)) • Ensure the development and implementation of flight plans, methods, and procedures for the safe and efficient operations of Company aircraft in accordance with Federal Air Regulations and Operations Specifications. (Reference: FAR 121.537(c)) • Manage and coordinate the scheduling of all flight crew members consistent with Federal Air Regulations and Company policies. • Develop at timely intervals, or as otherwise requested, projections as to the personnel requirements of the department for flight crews and other personnel. • Coordinate with the NAS Publication Services department ensure required manuals are prepared and maintained. • Implement Company policies and procedures within department. • Represent Company in labor relations and collective bargaining activities with the pilots’ union. • Ensure the development of a fuel management program, direct its implementation, and monitor it for effectiveness. • Undertake such reorganization as may be necessary, subject to such reorganization first being approved by the President/General Manager. • Appoint supervisory personnel within the department. • Recommend promotion, reclassification, transfers, vacations, furloughs, and leaves of absence for employees within the department consistent with the requirements of the Company and pursuant to established policies, practices, and procedures. • Maintain a close liaison and working relationship with the Chief Pilot and all other department directors and managers. • Maintain Company liaison with the FAA, NTSB, other airlines and agencies. • Other duties as may be assigned by the President/General Manager. Requirements Experience: Previous experience with Part 121 air carrier or military flight operations required. Must qualify as per CFR 49 Part 119.67. • 119.67(a)(1) - The applicant must be a holder of an airline transport certificate. • 119.67(a)(2) - Have at least 3 years supervisory or managerial experience within the last 6 years in a position that exercised operational control over any operations conducted with large airplanes under part 121. • 119.67(a)(3) - In the case of a person becoming a Director of Operations for the first time, have at least 3 years experience, within the past 6 years, as pilot in command of a large airplane operated under part 121. Education: • Associate’s degree in related discipline is highly desirable. Other Essential Skills and Abilities: • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. • Effective leadership and interpersonal skills to communicate with a wide variety of audiences including senior level managers, regulatory agencies, contractors, company-wide peers, subordinates and others. • Must be able to obtain a Secret Security Clearance. • Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test, a 5-year background check and a 10-year criminal records check.