Director of Flight Operations/Pilot

Airquest Aviation•Butler, PA

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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
Safety Sensitive Position: This is a Safety Sensitive Position requiring work on project sites, including federal projects, and in a heavy manufacturing facility with various safety hazards which are potentially life-threatening to the employee. This position may require working at heights, in confined spaces, around heavy equipment, and under constantly changing circumstances. This position may also entail project site work at night and on weekends on an as needed basis.
This position will be subject to more stringent drug testing and compliance policies associated with our status as a Federal Contractor.

Nice To Haves

PC 24 experience: preferred

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.