VP Inflight

Breeze Airways™ • Cottonwood Heights, UT

3d

About The Position

Working at Breeze Airways is an exciting endeavor and a serious commitment to bring “The World’s Nicest Airline” to life. We work cross-functionally with truly awesome Team Members to deliver on our mission: “To make the world of travel simple, affordable, and convenient. Improving our guests travel experience using technology, ingenuity and kindness.”
Breeze is hiring- join us!
The Vice President of Inflight reports to our Chief Guest Officer and is responsible for leading & championing a rapidly growing team of Flight Attendants & Inflight Leaders to deliver an industry leading safe & reliable operation. This VP is responsible for the overall strategy and vision for Inflight in how Breeze trains and develops Inflight team members to ensure Breeze guests receives a Seriously nice experience & Breeze Flight Attendants & Inflight leaders are set up for success.
This role will be based at our HDQ in Cottonwood Heights or one of our Breeze bases throughout the system.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience in aviation
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in an airline leadership role
• 5+ years of experience leading large, diverse, and geographically dispersed teams
• 5+ Years in an Inflight Leadership Role
• Deep knowledge of the airline industry with specific experience leading Inflight operations, standards and training, safety and quality assurance programs and regulatory agencies (FAA, DOT, TSA)
• Demonstrated ability to manage large-scale budgets and operational plans
• Proven track record of driving operational performance, compliance, and guest service excellence
• Experience developing and implementing organizational structure, training programs and change management strategies
• High performance orientation, ability to work under pressure, prioritize projects, and adapt in a fast-paced environment
• Strong leadership capabilities, with ability to influence and motivate at all levels of the organization
• Must possess a valid Passport with the ability to travel unrestricted to/from the United States

Nice To Haves

• Experience in onboard sales and provision
• Experience in Inflight policies and procedures, attendance control, Flight Attendant Manual development, Emergency Response and onboard sales program development and management
• Experience with international operations and regulatory environments
• Knowledge of airline systems (e.g., Navitaire, Gladly) and operational technologies
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Responsibilities

• Oversee Safety and Risk Management
• Promote a culture of safety by encouraging proactive risk management
• Foster an environment where safety is a top priority in all Inflight operations.
• Develop a robust Inflight Quality Assurance program to ensure Federal Regulations and internal standards are met or exceeded
• Ensure Regulatory Compliance
• Develop and manage a robust Inflight Quality Assurance program to ensure that Federal Aviation Regulations and internal standards and practices are met or exceeded on an ongoing basis
• Drive Operational Excellence
• Drive initiatives aimed at enhancing operational efficiencies including turn times while assisting guests during boarding & deplaning
• Drives Culture
• Defines, implements and sustains Breeze culture
• Transforms Breeze values into daily behaviors to drive team member engagement, retention and business performance
• Foster a Positive inclusive and collaborative environment
• Empower Leadership
• Lead and inspire a high-performing team including Inflight Operations, Training & Standards and Inflight Supervisors by cultivating a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence
• Provide guidance and mentorship to support the continuous development and growth of all inflight team members
• Build Stakeholder Relations
• Build and maintain strong relationships with government agencies
• Partner with Union leadership to further support shared objectives and resolve differences
• Collaborate with the Breeze Talent Team to develop and support all aspects of Flight Attendant Recruitment
• Be a Strategic Planner
• Establish departmental goals and initiatives then measure the department’s success against them
• Develop and implement a comprehensive inflight strategy that aligns with the airline’s overall business objectives
• Continuously Improve
• Collaborate with all operational Breeze teams to develop and implement contingency plans that address unforeseen disruptions and minimize impact on passengers
• Technology Driven
• Stay informed about emerging technologies and oversee the integration of advanced solutions to support Inflight processes
• Develop technology solutions to support company and departmental objectives
• Manage Budgets
• Develop and manage the Inflight budget, ensuring effective allocation of resources to achieve operational objectives
• Identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining safety and service quality

Benefits

• Health, Vision and Dental
• Health Savings Account with Breeze Employee Match
• 401K with Breeze Employee Match
• PTO
• Travel on Breeze and other Airlines too!

What This Job Offers

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