Job Summary:
The Flight Operations Manager’s primary responsibility is to develop and lead a world class flight training branch at [Company]’s latest Factory Training facility in McKinney, Texas. With emphasis on quality flight training, world-class customer service, flight safety and standardization, the Flight Training Manager will be responsible to establish and lead a team of highly capable flight instructors and pilots. The Flight Operations Manager will report to the Managing Director of the facility and will assist in the development of business plans, annual budget and revenue forecast and establishing resource requirements. Flight training managerial experience along with relevant flight instruction and pilot experience is required.
Supervisory Responsibility:
Flight Instructors (SR/SF)
Corporate Pilots (SR/SF)
Job Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions):
Establish, guide and empower a team of flight instructors and pilots to meet departmental goals: Driving an environment of constant improvement, exemplary customer service, flexibility to resolving new problems, and uniting a team to achieve set goals and deliverables in accordance with [Company]’s core values and mission statement.
Manage and oversee all flight training and operations for the McKinney location, ensuring the smooth day to day execution of all missions.
Manage and responsible for McKinney Flight Operations budget: making timely financial decisions that improves [Company]’s interests and strengthens customer relationships. To include, auditing monthly spending, and ensuring stipulated revenue goals are met.
Effectively work with other [Company] departments to meet and surpass customer expectations and department and company goals and objectives.
Resolve flight training and corporate travel challenges and or escalate to Director of Flight Operations or another applicable leader as necessary.
Work closely with Director of Flight Operations, Content Development and Flight Training Department to ensure all processes, procedures, materials, and courseware are up to date, accurate, and effective.
Ensure safety of flight for the McKinney location in compliance with the Flight Operations Manual, FAA regulations, and guidance from the Chief Pilot.
Act as pilot in command and flight instructor in all models of [Company] in accordance with [Company]’s Flight Operations manual and applicable regulations.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience:
Two years of recent flight training & operations management in the military, part 142/141 or standardized 61 flight school including the direct oversight of flight training staff - required
Recent teaching experience in aircraft - required
Flight experience in IFR, congested airspace, mountain flying, extensive IMC, and night experience - required
Teaching experience in Cirrus SR2X or SF50 model aircraft - preferred
Recent teaching experience in advanced General Aviation Glass Cockpit - preferred
3000 hours of total flight time - preferred
2000 hours acting as instructor - preferred
500 hours CSIP - preferred
Advanced FTD/Full Flight Simulator experience - preferred
Demonstrated Proficiencies/Skills/Abilities:
Prior position as a supervisor of pilots or instructors - required
Strong management, customer service and interpersonal skills - required
Ability to effectively work with other departments and outside vendors
Willingness to travel domestically or internationally, In of support [Company]s’ Flight Operations Department – required
Certificate or Licensures:
FAA Commercial Pilot License required
FAA Certified Flight Instructor w/ Instrument (CFII) required
FAA 1st or 2nd class medical required
Cirrus provides a range of exciting benefits, including:
401(k) Plan: Dollar-for-dollar match up to 5% after 90 days, with 100% vesting.
Employer-Paid Coverages: Group term life, short- and long-term disability insurance.
Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, vision, dental, with additional dependent coverage options.
Free Health Tracking: With rewards for meeting health goals.
Generous PTO: 120 hours accrued within the first year.
Employee Referral Bonus: For referring talented candidates.
Career Development: Tuition reimbursement and professional growth opportunities.
Exclusive Discounts: Access to partner and marketplace discounts.
Community & Engagement: Company and employee clubs at various locations.
These benefits are designed to support your well-being, growth, and enjoyment at Cirrus!