Direct the business operations activities of the company\'s Flight Operations department to ensure the highest level of governance, operational efficiency, and financial stewardship are achieved. The Sr Manager, Flight Operations has management responsibilities over the operations and maintenance functions of the department, as well as the pilots. Reporting directly to the Chief of Staff to the CEO, this role has primary responsibility for the business operations of the Flight Operations function, serving as liaison with company leadership and other corporate functions. This is a non-flying position and a pilot certification is not a requirement. ** This position is based in Seattle, WA at Boeing Field (BFI) with some time at our HQ in Bellevue, WA Responsibilities: - Responsible for all scheduling, budget management, contract management, and proactive analyses aimed at creating a best-in-class flight operations program. Develop department personnel to realize their full potential through employee development programs, training, involvement in industry associations, and opportunities to contribute to department and company goals through special projects. - Manage the pilot team working to create strong continuity between Aircraft Operations (i.e., FAA and FOM compliance of the aircraft and pilots, including federal and local laws) and the department as a whole, including overall program governance and oversight, regular presentations to senior leadership, developing materials for the Board of Directors, and more. - Provide oversight to the scheduling and dispatch function to ensure efficiency, compliance with regulations and company policy, and high levels of customer satisfaction. - Proactively manage the flight operations procurement/contract portfolio, partnering cross-functionally and with vendors to optimize vendor relationships, plan for aircraft outage periods, and avoid unanticipated costs, delays, and other hurdles associated with keeping contracts current. - Develop strategic fleet plan, to include short and long-range plans that anticipate future requirements for aircraft, personnel and facilities consistent with the company’s transportation needs and goals. Conduct aircraft replacement or purchase analyses as needed, including comparative aircraft studies. Drive thought leadership within the Flight Ops department, staying abreast of developments in the business aviation industry and continually incorporate best-in-class practices to Flight Ops. QUALIFICATIONS: - Bachelors Degree in Business, Finance, or related field; MBA preferred - 7-10 years experience in aviation program management or flight operations, including a part 91 department - 2-4 years experience in a people leadership role - Strong interpersonal, collaboration skills, and executive presence - Strong proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint to create and deliver executive presentations that share both qualitative and quantitative information - Excellent program management, execution, implementation and influencing skills