[redacted] Cincinnati, Ohio privately held company seeks an experienced chief pilot / manager to direct our flight department of one additional pilot and one maintenance and report directly to company owners. Company operates a Dassault Falcon 2000EX EASy II and a Learjet 40. Preferred candidate must have international experience, willingness to manage all aspects of flight operations and enjoy flying. Attractive salary based upon qualifications including medical benefits and 401k. Description of Duties: DIRECTOR OF FLIGHT OPERATIONS Reports to the President for all facets of Flight Operations. Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of aircraft to support customer travel needs. Keep all aircraft current on all requirements-licenses, LOAs, permissions, insurance, RVSM, visas, FAR’s, etc. Coordinate/schedule movement of aircraft and post itineraries, check weather and NOTAMs, file flight plans. Monitor compliance with all maintenance requirements for the safe operation of aircraft through the director of maintenance. Maintain all Jeppesen airway manuals for the worldwide dispatch of aircraft. Maintain liaison with ArincDirect/Collins Aerospace for all worldwide movements as well as full responsibility for costs associated with ArincDirect/Collins Aerospace International support. Maintain relationship with US customs. Maintain liaison with ArincDirect for all AFIS messaging and flight planning/following of Company aircraft. Dispatch car rentals, hotels, catering, etc. for all passengers using Company aircraft. Maintain adequate currency for flight expenses. Accountable for all operating expenses of flight department including trip expenses. Negotiate fuel prices. Establish annual budget. Responsible for training requirements of department personnel. Monitor all initial training and annual recurrent training for pilots. Monitor additional training requirements for pilots including biannual international procedures, Land and Hold Short, Parallel Runway Operations and other. Monitor training for maintenance personnel to ensure reliable maintenance of Company aircraft. Write and update Company Flight Operations Manuals and Minimum Equipment lists to meet all FAA standards; Primary liaison with local FAA District Office (FISDO). Maintain solid working relationship with Learjet, Bombardier, Dassault, Pratt & Whitney, Honeywell, and the National Business Aircraft Association to ensure that department is aware of and in compliance with all safety advisories. Recommend all department personnel hiring decisions, salary negotiations and disciplinary actions. Recommend upgrade of aircraft and components, delivery of new aircraft, and coordination with all vendors. Pilot in Command for all flights with the President. Pilot in Command for all international flights. [redacted] Preferred Job Requirements: College Degree FAA Airline Transport Pilot Certificate with FAA Multi-Engine Minimum 5,000 hours as Pilot in Command (1500 hrs turbo-jet aircraft and 3500 hrs Multi-Engine aircraft) Dassault Falcon flight time and rating Falcon EASy cockpit certification a plus Computer skills Organizational skills and ability to prioritize Current passport (US work permit required) International flight experience including NAT HLA First class medical Must relocate to Cincinnati, Ohio area Enjoy working in a family environment