Director of Aviation Compliance

Air Methods•Greenwood Village, CO

1d•$150,000 - $190,000•Onsite

About The Position

Lead with purpose. Shape aviation safety. Help make lifesaving missions possible. As Director of Aviation Compliance at Air Methods, you’ll bring your aviation expertise and leadership to a mission that matters. Overseeing the Operational Control Center and aviation compliance, you’ll help teams navigate complex operational decisions and strengthen the safety, reliability, and readiness behind every flight. This is an opportunity to turn insight into action—anticipating risks, solving operational challenges, and driving improvements across flight operations. You’ll champion a Just Culture that encourages learning and accountability, advance the Safety Management System, and collaborate with operational leaders, regulators, and industry partners to strengthen how we operate. For an experienced aviation leader who thrives on responsibility, collaboration, and meaningful challenges, this role offers the opportunity to develop people, influence critical decisions, and make a lasting impact on the crews and communities we serve. This job is located at Denver HQ and in office.

Requirements

Bachelor degree from four-year college or university in an Aviation related field; and ten to twelve years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Three years of experience, within the last six years, as a pilot-in command in a Part 135 or 121 operation
Extensive knowledge of FARS and NTSB
Demonstrates high critical thinking, reasoning skills, problem solving skills and strong attention to detail while working in a fast-paced environment that requires ability to prioritize and multi-task
Excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented, ability to prioritize and multi-task and meet deadlines
Strong interpersonal skills and a high degree of collaboration at all levels
Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal
Ability to exercise sound judgement and make decisions in a manner consistent with the essential job functions.
Ability to build and maintain positive relationships internally and externally
Demonstrated Leadership
Advanced with Microsoft Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Must hold an FAA or ICAO Commercial/Instrument (Rotorcraft or Airplane) certificate

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in Business (MBA) preferred or equivalent
Experience in air medical transportation services preferred

Responsibilities

Provides oversight of the Operational Control Center (OCC) to assure flight operations achieves Air Methods goals and objectives associated with operational safety, security, reliability, efficiency, productivity and customer satisfaction.
Responsible for Aviation compliance including all monitoring information, base and pilot risk determination and auditing.
Ensures that operations are conducted in accordance with the conditions and restrictions of the Air Carrier Certificate and in compliance with applicable regulations and Air Methods standards.
Champions safety through the promotion of a Just Culture
Ensures that processes needed for the SMS are established, implemented and maintained in flight operations.
Implements programs that assure compliance with applicable federal and state regulations, international standards and Air Methods policies and procedures.
Provides specific knowledge of industry operational and safety matters to support other Air Methods departments.
Participates in organizational meetings and continuing education programs, maintaining close liaison with the FAA, NTSB and industry organizations and associations.
Continuously analyses current work flows and processes and implements process improvement plans.
Supports staffing the Emergency Operations Center when activated
Ensures that audits of the operations department are conducted and documented on all identified hazards to determine if the assessed risk remains acceptable and that mitigation measures, if any, remain effective.
Assist in investigating and identifying the root cause of safety-related occurrences, incidents and accidents for flight operations.
Effectively represent Air Methods interests and support Air Methods Strategic Plan to industry organizations and government regulators.
Other duties as assigned.