Position Summary: The Director of Operations is responsible for leadership and decision-making initiatives when it comes to budgeting, financials, aircraft inventory, pilot staffing levels, and following FAA regulations.

Essential Job Functions

• Analyze internal operations and identify areas for process enhancement.
• Implement business strategies and plans that align with the short- and long-term objectives developed in tandem with CEO.
• Manage capital investments and expenses aggressively to ensure that the Company achieves targets for growth and profitability.
• Monitor performance and take corrective measures when necessary and prepare detailed updates and forecasts. 
• Communicate with FAA and utilize the FAA portal.
• Plan, organize, and direct activities in operations, maintenance, and safety to ensure safe, effective, and efficient operations.
• Assist in preparing, justifying, and administering the operational budget; monitor budget performance against projected performance to ensure budget objectives are met.
• Implement programs and assist with developing strategic initiatives.
• Assume leadership responsibilities with direct reports and delegate tasks accordingly.
• Maintain proper aircraft inventory.
• Manage organizational structure required to accomplish objectives in an effective and efficient manner.
• Remain informed on pilot staffing levels.
• All other duties as assigned.
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, required.
• Minimum 7 years’ experience within the field, required.
• Must be a licensed PIC. 
• Proven experience in policy planning, program development, budget preparation and administration, and contract administration at an executive level.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled