Vice President of Operations

Airtec Inc • California, MD

10h • $150,000 - $175,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Vice President (VP) of Operations is a senior executive responsible for leading and overseeing all operational activities of the organization. The VP of Operations provides leadership across multiple departments, drives continuous improvement initiatives, and ensures the organization meets its performance, quality, and growth goals. The Vice President of Operations is responsible for the strategic leadership, management, and oversight of all aviation operations within the organization. This executive role ensures the safe, efficient, compliant, and profitable execution of flight operations, maintenance activities, operational support functions, and customer service initiatives. The VP of Operations collaborates with executive leadership to drive business growth, operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and organizational performance while fostering a culture of safety and accountability.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• Must possess a current US passport.
• Ability to successfully pass a drug test.
• Bachelor's degree in Aviation Management, Business Administration, Aeronautics, or related field required.
• 10+ years of progressive aviation management experience.
• 5+ years of senior leadership or executive-level experience.
• Extensive knowledge of FAA regulations, aviation safety standards, and operational best practices.
• Experience managing multi-site operations, flight departments, charter services, maintenance organizations, or aviation service providers.
• Strong financial management and budgeting experience.
• Demonstrated success leading high-performing teams and driving organizational growth.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree (MBA or related discipline) preferred.
• Former military aviation operations officer, flight operations officer, or aviation manager.
• Experience supporting DoD, DOS, DHS, or international aviation contracts.
• Familiarity with ICAO, FAA, and host-nation aviation regulations.
• Experience operating in austere, remote, or expeditionary environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute operational strategies aligned with the company's mission, vision, and strategic objectives.
• Lead and oversee daily operations across multiple business units, departments, or locations.
• Establish performance metrics and monitor organizational effectiveness, productivity, and profitability.
• Drive continuous process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to develop annual business plans, budgets, and growth strategies.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and contractual requirements.
• Lead workforce planning, talent development, succession planning, and employee engagement efforts.
• Analyze operational data and financial performance to support informed decision-making.
• Identify and mitigate operational risks while implementing corrective actions when necessary.
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, partners, suppliers, and stakeholders.
• Oversee resource allocation, capital investments, and operational expenditures.
• Support business development initiatives, contract execution, and organizational growth.
• Provide executive leadership and direction for all aviation operations.
• Oversee flight operations, maintenance coordination, safety management, and operational support activities.
• Ensure compliance with FAA regulations, company policies, safety standards, and industry best practices.
• Lead operational planning and resource allocation to maximize aircraft utilization and operational efficiency.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to safety, reliability, customer satisfaction, and profitability.
• Oversee operational budgets, cost controls, forecasting, and financial performance.
• Collaborate with Business Development and Sales teams to support growth initiatives and customer retention.
• Develop and maintain relationships with regulatory agencies, airports, vendors, and industry partners.
• Ensure effective risk management and business continuity planning.
• Provide leadership during emergency response situations and operational disruptions.
• Present operational performance updates and strategic recommendations to executive leadership.
• Supervises lower-level department leads and managers. Supervisory duties may include the recruiting, selecting, orienting, training, assigning, scheduling, coaching, counseling, and disciplining of employees; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing job contributions; planning and reviewing compensation actions; enforcing policies and procedures.
• Oversee the daily tasking with subordinates in the program and perform performance evaluations of staff annually.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay.
• Medical Insurance with HSA Savings Account (Individual/Families).
• Dental Insurance (Individual 100% Paid/Families).
• Vision Insurance (Individual 100% Paid/Families).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Company-Paid Life and AD&D Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• Voluntary Life Insurance.
• Elective Group Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Accident Insurance.
• 401(k) 5% Safe Harbor and Profit-Sharing Program with Employee Participation.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care).
• Paid Time Off (Safe/Sick Leave).
• College Tuition Reimbursement and Professional Development Training.
• Education Recognition Bonus Program.
• Flexible Work Schedules.
• Employee Events (monthly lunches, summer picnic, holiday parties etc.).
• Overtime for Non-Exempt Positions.

What This Job Offers

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