Manager, Flight Control

Sun Air Jets, LLC•Camarillo, CA

6h•$75,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Manager of Flight Control is responsible for leading the daily execution of Flight Control operations, ensuring regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and exceptional service delivery. This role oversees departmental performance, identifies opportunities for improvement, and implements process enhancements to support safe, efficient, and customer-focused flight operations.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of experience in Part 135 and/or Part 91 flight operations, dispatch, scheduling, or flight control.
Minimum 1 years of leadership, senior/lead or supervisory experience.
Working knowledge of FAA regulations, flight operations, crew scheduling, and operational control processes.
Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and conflict-resolution skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and aviation scheduling/operations software.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.

Nice To Haves

Certified FAA Dispatcher License preferred

Responsibilities

Provide leadership, oversight, and support to the Flight Control Department and Flight Controllers, ensuring operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and exceptional service delivery.
Ensure all accepted flights are scheduled and coordinated in accordance with applicable FAA regulations, Company Operations Specifications, General Operations Manual (GOM), department procedures, and Company policies.
Support and coordinate after-hours, weekend, and urgent charter requests to ensure operational continuity and customer responsiveness.
Collaborate with Maintenance, Charter Sales, and Flight Operations to optimize aircraft utilization, scheduling efficiency, and operational readiness.
Oversee flight assignment and trip coordination processes to ensure all flights are scheduled and executed in accordance with Company standards and operational requirements.
Manage the daily scheduling process utilizing Jeppesen Inventory System (JIS) and other operational systems to verify crew qualifications, currency, duty and rest requirements, aircraft airworthiness, approved vendors and affiliates, operational feasibility, and regulatory compliance.
Ensure required information is accurately documented and transferred to applicable risk assessment and operational control tools, including FRAT and Operational Control worksheets.
Ensure effective flight following and operational monitoring for all flights, providing real-time support and coordination to flight crews and operational stakeholders.
Identify operational risks, process gaps, and opportunities for improvement, implementing solutions that enhance safety, efficiency, compliance, and customer service.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.