Vice President, Flight Operations

Omni Air International•Tulsa, OK

38d

About The Position

The Vice President Operations directly supervises the Senior Director SOCC, Director of Operations, Director of Inflight, Director of Operations Training, Director of Flight Operations Engineering, Chief Pilot, and Crew Member Contract Administrator. The Vice President Operations can assume the duties of any of the above individuals in their temporary absence. To assume the duties for any 119 position, the Vice President Operations must meet the 119 qualifications for that position.

Requirements

Pilots License
Ten years previous Director experience
Must pass a 10-year Background check including a FAA required fingerprint-based criminal history records check
High school diploma or GED required
Have ATP
Ability to handle numerous activities at once and complete in a timely manner
Work with limited supervision and possess an impeccable attention to detail, excellent customer service and organizational skills required
Must be able to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner, gathering and analyzing information skillfully with significant detail
Ability to understand, remember, and apply oral and written instructions or other information
Ability to work as part of a cohesive team and provide leadership
Ability to make quick decisions which impact the department's credibility, and services reacting in a positive manner during unexpected and/or serious situations
Ability to complete routine forms, use existing form letters and/or conduct routine oral communication
Must have ability to apply common sense in understanding and dealing with others while maintaining diplomatic and professional conduct at all times
Must be aware of, and able to recognize and respond to, a variety of situations to include: emergency, medical, and security-related
Ability to formulate complex and comprehensive materials such as detailed reports, work-related manuals, publications of limited scope or impact, etc.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Responsibilities

Responsible for maintaining all contracts relevant to flight operations
Responsible for the management and supervision of all elements of Flight Operations Engineering, including:
Aircraft performance data
Infrastructure (routes and airports) issues, FMS data customization, and NOTAMS
Equipment specifications and requirements. Formulates operational policies
Ensures prompt reporting, filing and follow-up action of occurrences to appropriate government agencies
Deals directly with the FAA on all relevant matters of operational nature, such as qualifications of airmen, compliance and adherence to regulations of all applicable laws
Has signature authority in matters dealing with the FAA
Responsible for training records for all crewmembers and dispatchers/flight followers
Responsible for reports and correspondence pertaining to operations and flight crews
Responsible for flight and duty records
Responsible for all flight operations records
Responsible for ensuring flight operations has the necessary facilities, workspace, equipment and supporting services, as well as work environment, to satisfy flight operations safety and security requirements
Must be thoroughly familiar with the company manuals, Operations Specifications and FAA Regulations
Maintains close liaison with domestic and international regulatory authorities; original equipment manufacturers, suppliers, and contractors; and other external entities relevant to flight operation