Vice President, Flight Operations

JSX • Dallas, TX

6d • $202,000 - $235,000

About The Position

The Vice President of Flight Operations reports to the President and provides strategic and executive oversight of JSX’s Flight Operations department, including Pilots and Inflight Crewmembers. The role is accountable for departmental safety, regulatory compliance, operational reliability, staffing, and financial performance. It oversees the Crewmember pipeline from recruitment and training through qualification, scheduling, and deployment, and leads long-term workforce planning and organizational development.

The Vice President partners with the Director of Operations, who retains designated regulatory oversight responsibilities, and ensures that the Director has the staffing, organizational support, and resources needed to carry out those duties. The Vice President establishes department policies and leads operational and strategic initiatives in coordination with the SVP of Operations and other departments. The role also works with Commercial, Mission Control, Safety, Corporate Soul, Finance, and other teams to align schedules and resources, manage operational risks, and prepare for fleet expansion, new routes, and evolving requirements.

The successful candidate must hold a current Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate and have substantial Part 121 or Part 135 operational leadership experience. The candidate must be willing and able to pursue the training and approval necessary to participate in the Director of Operations oversight rotation. The position requires travel as needed and may involve performing duties as a flight Crewmember when qualified and operationally required.

Requirements

• At least 6 years of leadership experience in Part 121 or Part 135 flight operations.
• Current Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate.
• Significant operational experience in a Part 121 or Part 135 environment.
• Willingness and ability to pursue the training and approval required to participate in the Director of Operations oversight rotation.
• In-depth knowledge of FAA regulations, including 14 CFR Parts 119, 135, 121, and 91.
• Demonstrated experience leading large, multi-team Flight Operations departments.
• Experience in Pilot and Inflight Crewmember workforce planning, production, training, and professional development.
• Strong understanding of operational control systems, Crew Resource Management (CRM), and aviation safety programs.
• Familiarity with Safety Management Systems under 14 CFR Part 5, ASAP, and FOQA program administration.
• Demonstrated budgeting, operational planning, resource management, and project management capabilities.
• Familiarity with flight planning software, Electronic Flight Bags (EFBs), and dispatch tools.
• Strong leadership, coaching, influencing, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage competing operational and strategic priorities in a dynamic aviation environment.
• Ability to travel as needed.
• Ability to perform intermittent physical activity, including bending, reaching, and prolonged sitting; occasionally lift 50 pounds vertically through four feet and maneuver that load at arm’s length.
• Maintain the qualifications necessary for assigned responsibilities and complete required training and approval before participating in the Director of Operations oversight rotation.

Nice To Haves

• 10 or more years of leadership experience in Part 121 or Part 135 flight operations.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Aviation, a technical discipline, or a related field.
• Previous experience as a Director of Operations, Chief Pilot, or equivalent Part 119 management position holder.
• Experience coordinating commercial flight schedules and optimizing Pilot resources.
• Experience managing Check Airman programs, Training Captain deployment, and Pilot upgrade forecasting.
• Qualifications to serve as a Director of Operations under 14 CFR §119.69, including applicable supervisory, managerial, operational control, and Pilot in Command experience requirements.
• Experience supporting Part 135 operations involving large aircraft with a maximum takeoff weight of 12,500 pounds or greater.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership and strategic oversight for the Pilot and Inflight organizations, ensuring safe, compliant, reliable, and efficient operations.
• Establish Flight Operations policies in consultation with the Director of Operations and in coordination with the SVP of Operations, Corporate Soul, Legal, Finance, and other affected departments.
• Ensure Flight Operations teams are appropriately organized, staffed, trained, and equipped.
• Oversee Flight Operations manuals, handbooks, and department procedures.
• Lead operational readiness initiatives for fleet growth, new aircraft types, route launches, and technology implementations.
• Develop operational leaders and promote accountability, professional development, and consistent execution.
• Oversee Pilot and Inflight Crewmember production from recruiting and hiring through training, qualification, and deployment.
• Partner with Corporate Soul to align hiring plans and recruiting with staffing requirements.
• Oversee Pilot and Inflight training programs, including deployment of Training Captains, Check Airmen, and Inflight Instructors.
• Lead long-term workforce planning, professional development, upgrade eligibility, and forecasting.
• Oversee Crew Scheduling and bidding processes to ensure coverage and efficient use of qualified Crewmembers.
• Improve training throughput, crew utilization, and workforce readiness while maintaining safety and compliance.
• Partner with Commercial and operational teams through the Operational Schedule Review process to ensure schedules are executable, resourced, and compliant.
• Balance commercial scheduling priorities with Pilot availability, training requirements, crew resources, and operational constraints.
• Manage the Flight Operations budget, including financial planning, resource allocation, cost management, and efficiency initiatives.
• Monitor departmental performance and identify opportunities to improve reliability, productivity, and resource utilization.
• After appropriate training and certification by the Director of Operations, participate in the daily operational oversight rotation, including responding to line calls and supporting Mission Control.
• Perform duties as a flight Crewmember when qualified and operationally required.
• Partner with the Director of Operations to provide adequate staffing, resources, and organizational support for regulatory oversight and daily operational coverage.
• Coordinate with the Director of Operations and Director of Safety to ensure ASAP, FOQA, and safety reporting programs are resourced and functioning effectively.
• Exercise responsibility for high-risk acceptance and risk-mitigation approvals as defined in JSX’s Safety Management System.
• Identify safety concerns, security threats, and operational risks associated with organizational or procedural changes.
• Commission risk assessments and operational analyses as needed.
• Promote a proactive safety culture focused on compliance, risk awareness, operational discipline, and continuous improvement.
• Fulfill applicable Safety Management System responsibilities.
• Travel as needed to support Flight Operations, operational oversight, training, and other company initiatives.
• Maintain qualifications for assigned responsibilities and complete required training and approval before participating in the Director of Operations oversight rotation.

Benefits

• Medical plans beginning at $110 per month, with eligibility beginning the first of the month following the start date.
• 100% employer-paid dental and vision coverage.
• Up to $2,100 annually for HSA contribution.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage at no cost.
• Free non-revenue standby travel on JSX.
• Deeply discounted standby travel on other major domestic and international airlines for the employee and qualifying immediate family.
• 401(k) match of 50% of the first 8%.
• Flexible PTO plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: No Education Listed