Director of Flight Operations and Safety
About The Position
Revolution Geosystems, LLC (RevGeo) is seeking an experienced Director of Flight Operations and Safety to lead our growing Aerial Survey Flight Operations. This leadership role requires a self-motivated professional with deep aviation and geospatial expertise to oversee safety, operations, project management, and client relationships. Our directors are expected to foster a positive company culture built on respect, collaboration, and mutual support. The ideal candidate will champion a proactive safety culture where open communication, continuous learning, and accountability are foundational to every mission.
Requirements
- Minimum 7-10 years of aviation operations experience, with at least 3-5 years in a leadership or management capacity.
- Demonstrated experience leading or managing an FAA-compliant Safety Management System (SMS) or equivalent risk assessment programs.
- Experience creating technical and project documentation and reports.
- Legally authorized to work in the United States without restrictions.
- Proficiency in aviation management software, geospatial data platforms (ESRI products, Global Mapper, QGIS, etc.), and general office software (MS Office, Google Workspace).
- Strong working knowledge of FAA Regulations (FARs) and the National Airspace System.
- Ability to support operations in determining best practices and innovative technical workflows.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent organizational and project management abilities.
- Demonstrated problem-solving and analytical capabilities.
- Strong customer-service and relationship-management skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
- Commercial pilots license.
- FAA Class I or II current medical
- Frequent walking, standing, and sitting within the work area.
- Ability to sit for extended periods.
- Ability to effectively communicate with employees, management, peers, et al
- The position requires working independently as well as part of a team.
- This position requires verbal and face-to-face contact with others daily.
- Frequent use of a computer is necessary.
Nice To Haves
- Aerial survey data collection experience preferred.
- Familiarity with large-format airborne sensors is a plus.
- Certified Flight Instructor preferred.
- Certified Aviation Manager (CAM) preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide executive oversight for all flight operations, ensuring the safe, efficient, and regulatory-compliant utilization of the company’s aircraft fleet.
- Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the company’s Safety Management System (SMS) to ensure compliance with FAA regulations and foster a robust, transparent safety culture across the entire organization.
- Oversee the management, recruitment, and professional development of flight crews, including the implementation of standardized training programs and coordination of pilot schedules.
- Develop and maintain strong client relationships, coordinate maintenance schedules to minimize client impact, and leverage technical expertise to improve business processes and workflows.
- Monitor financial aspects of projects, create status reports, and provide technical and analytical guidance to the project team.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Professional development and advancement opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
