Headquartered in Irvine, California, JetSuite’s vision to provide the freedom and exhilaration of private air travel to more people than ever is realized through efficient operations, acute attention to detail, acclaimed customer service, and industry-leading safety practices. And JetSuite continues to be the only jet charter company to guarantee its instant, online quotes for its fleet of WiFi-equipped JetSuite Edition CJ3 and Phenom 100 aircraft. The fastest growing jet charter company in the nation, JetSuite is backed by some of the strongest names in aviation and customer service, including David Neeleman (Founder, JetBlue Airways & CEO, Azul Brazilian Airlines); Tony Hsieh (CEO, Zappos.com); and Art Samberg (Founder, Pequot Partners). Its executive team includes CEO Alex Wilcox (Co-Founder, JetBlue Airways), President Keith Rabin, VP of Operations Brian Coulter. JetSuiteX commenced public charter service in April 2016. We offer a new product in aviation by combining the speed and convenience of a private jet experience with a superior on-board experience, sold by the seat at a price near that of existing commercial service. The JetSuiteX fleet of Embraer 135s is a luxuriously reconfigured 30 passenger jet, each seat with at least 36-inch pitch, free WiFi and the comforts of a private jet at the price of flying commercial. Unlike JetSuite’s private jets where customers must book the whole aircraft, JetSuiteX sells individual seats on scheduled flights Job Description Position Summary The Director of Operations is responsible to report to the VP of Operations in designing infrastructure that supports the safe execution of flight operations consistent with Delux\'s Values an economic goals by supporting management and supervisory staff to develop operational solutions, and act as point of contact with pilots on operational control issues. Key responsibilities include performing and delivering various flight operations functions and programs including but not limited to aircraft performance, record keeping, FAA relations, operational control and talent acquisition. Primary Responsibilities Is responsible for the flight operations department to ensure legal, safe and efficient operation. Responsible for development and enforcement of company policies and for ensuring compliance with all laws, rules, and regulations governing those flight and maintenance activities. May perform duties as a flight crewmember when properly qualified in the aircraft. Is responsible for the final approval of the selection of all flight operations personnel. Is responsible for all record keeping requirements and the proper maintenance and disposition of those records. Ensures that a copy of each load manifest is available at the Principal Base of Operations for a minimum of 30 days. Establishes and maintains a close working relationship with the FAA Principal Inspectors having certificate responsibility over the company\'s air carrier operations. Ensures that qualified and current pilots are assigned to each flight and that each flight has a designated Pilot-in-Command. Responsible, in conjunction with Director of Maintenance and the pilot in command, for ensuring that the maintenance and inspection status of the assigned aircraft, is current and that required maintenance actions or inspections will not come due before the planned completion of the flight back to the aircraft\'s operations base or other facility where the actions can be accomplished. The duties and authority to accomplish these duties may be delegated as necessary; however, such delegation does not relieve the Director of Operations of the overall responsibility. Qualifications Education & Experience Must hold an airline transport pilot certificate and either: 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 under part 121 or part 135; or In the case of a person becoming Director of Operations for the first time ever, have at least 3 years experience, within the past 6 years, as pilot in command of an aircraft operated under part 121 or part 135 of this chapter. In the case of a person with previous experience as a Director of Operations, have at least 3 years experience, as pilot in command of an aircraft operated under part 121 or part 135. Additional Information Physical Demands & Working Conditions Intermittent physical activity including bending, reaching and prolonged periods of sitting. Ability to occasionally lift 50 pounds vertically through 4 feet and maneuver that load at arms length.