Director of Operations Position may be filled through our Clearwater, Florida or Washington, Pennsylvania location. Minimum Qualifications: Minimum 5 years of experience in the field of aviation operations and management Must meet FAA Part 141.35 Chief Instructor qualifications Advanced degree and flight education experience Preferable Qualifications ATP certification Field experience in air operation and management Job Expectations: To perform the responsibilities of a Director of Operations in a timely and responsible fashion as directed by the President and defined in the Policy and Procedures Manual Must conduct himself in a professional, responsible and ethical manner while performing the duties of the Director of Operations or representing the company Responsible for the development of Company Policies and Procedures and the acceptable standards for these Policies and Procedures Responsible for the establishment of Company Operational Control Procedures Generates the Operations Specifications, with the Administrator, and distributes them to the appropriate personnel Responsible for the development and revision of the General Operations Manual Coordinates with the Director of Maintenance for the development and revision of the Aircraft RVSM and MEL manuals Establishes Company manning requirements to operate and maintain company and managed aircraft to the highest degree of safety based on present and anticipated operations Responsible to obtain the necessary diplomatic clearances and permits for all flights into or over foreign countries listed in the Operations Specifications Acts as the Company’s Drug Program Manager Responsible for the information required by the Pilot Records Improvement Act Responsible for Company record keeping as required by 14 CFR 136.63 Responsible for filing and follow-up reports regarding accidents or incidents Designates Check Pilots and ensures that all pilots maintain current flight proficiency checks as required by FAA Regulations and Company Policies Schedules and coordinates flights and assists in scheduling aircraft into applicable inspections Responsible for the EFB program and the electronic dissemination of company publications Conducts personnel interviews, hires and discharges flight and maintenance personnel with the assistance of the Chief Pilot and Director of Maintenance