Flight Operations Manager

Stryker • Portage, MI

2d • $102,600 - $222,300 • Onsite

About The Position

As our Flight Operations Manager, you will support our company flight operations under 14 CFR Part 91 by providing scheduling and logistics coordination services. You will be responsible for promoting the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of our fleet, personnel, and aviation infrastructure. This role requires exceptional communication skills, general regulatory knowledge, and a commitment to operational excellence.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree is required for the role.
• 8 years of professional work experience.
• 5+ years of experience in customer centric aviation operations.
• 2+ years of experience with aviation regulations, flight operations, and safety management systems.

Nice To Haves

• FAA Dispatcher certification and/or aviation management certifications (e.g., CAM, credentialed Safety Manager) a plus.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Financial acumen with the ability to analyze operational metrics.
• Proficiency with aviation systems, scheduling software, and flight planning tools.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily day-to-day flight operations by enforcing operational policies and partnering with maintenance, safety, and corporate security teams to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient operations.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable aviation regulations (FAA, EASA, ICAO) and company policies while supporting audits, inspections, and regulatory reporting.
• Monitor operational risk, contribute to the Safety Management System (SMS), and drive continuous improvement initiatives to maintain the highest safety standards.
• Execute operational strategies supporting executive travel and corporate objectives.
• Analyze operational performance and support fleet planning, aircraft acquisition, vendor management, and continuous improvement.
• Process department invoices and payments, including operating expenses, fuel management, and vendor contracts.
• Participate in the optimization of resource allocation, including crew scheduling and aircraft utilization.
• Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives while maintaining service quality and safety standards.
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement while supporting the recruitment, training, and development of operational personnel.
• Partner with executive leadership to support corporate travel needs and ensure high service levels.

Benefits

• Stryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
• Stryker is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability.
• Stryker Corporation will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
• Stryker is one of the world’s leading medical technology companies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. We offer innovative products and services in Orthopaedics, Medical and Surgical, and Neurotechnology and Spine that help improve patient and hospital outcomes.
• We are proud to be named one of the World’s Best Workplaces!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior