Vice President, Flight Operations

Vice President OperationsThe 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.Essential Duties And ResponsibilitiesResponsible for maintaining all contracts relevant to flight operationsResponsible for the management and supervision of all elements of Flight Operations Engineering, including:Aircraft performance dataInfrastructure (routes and airports) issues, FMS data customization, and NOTAMSEquipment specifications and requirements. Formulates operational policiesEnsures prompt reporting, filing and follow-up action of occurrences to appropriate government agenciesDeals directly with the FAA on all relevant matters of operational nature, such as qualifications of airmen, compliance and adherence to regulations of all applicable lawsHas signature authority in matters dealing with the FAAResponsible for training records for all crewmembers and dispatchers/flight followersResponsible for reports and correspondence pertaining to operations and flight crewsResponsible for flight and duty recordsResponsible for all flight operations recordsResponsible 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 requirementsMust be thoroughly familiar with the company manuals, Operations Specifications and FAA RegulationsMaintains close liaison with domestic and international regulatory authorities; original equipment manufacturers, suppliers, and contractors; and other external entities relevant to flight operationQualificationsPilots LicenseTen years previous Director experienceMust pass a 10-year Background check including a FAA required fingerprint-based criminal history records checkEducation And ExperienceHigh school diploma or GED requiredBachelor's Degree preferredHave ATPPhysical ActivityStand/Walk about 5% of the timeSit about 90% of the timeTravel about 30% of the timeLift overhead up to 50 lbsMental Capability RequirementsAbility to handle numerous activities at once and complete in a timely mannerWork with limited supervision and possess an impeccable attention to detail, excellent customer service and organizational skills requiredMust be able to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner, gathering and analyzing information skillfully with significant detailAbility to understand, remember, and apply oral and written instructions or other informationAbility to work as part of a cohesive team and provide leadershipAbility to make quick decisions which impact the department's credibility, and services reacting in a positive manner during unexpected and/or serious situationsAbility to complete routine forms, use existing form letters and/or conduct routine oral communicationMust have ability to apply common sense in understanding and dealing with others while maintaining diplomatic and professional conduct at all timesMust be aware of, and able to recognize and respond to, a variety of situations to include: emergency, medical, and security-relatedAbility to formulate complex and comprehensive materials such as detailed reports, work-related manuals, publications of limited scope or impact, etc.Drug Free Workplace, Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans/VEVRAA Federal Contractor/Sexual Orientation/Gender IdentityWe are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Military and civilian service alumni are encouraged to apply.