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Jet Aviation Staffing-Director of Operations (Part 135)- Pennsylvania in Western PA/Eastern OH, Ohio at Jet Aviation

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Western PA/Eastern OH, Ohio, 43908, United States
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Jet Aviation Staffing-Director of Operations (Part 135)- Pennsylvania

Location: PA, US
Job Category: Flight Services
Career Level: Management
Requisition Id: 6024

Behind every seamless journey, is the perfect team. Since 1983, Jet Aviation Staffing has been supporting the industry’s most prominent aviation companies by attracting and placing top talent. With thousands of direct hire placements of crew members, maintenance professionals, support staff, management and executive positions, and many more disciplines, we continue to perfect the art of staffing. When you want to find the very best career opportunity, you can rely on a team of dedicated professionals. On behalf of our external customers, Jet Aviation Staffing upholds in-depth and extensive standards to ensure we are recommending the best talent. Dedicated to the details, our expertise ensures a perfect career opportunity match for each of our candidates and a seamless experience for our customer.

Director of Operations

Location: Pennsylvania

Reports to: Accountable Executive and CEO

Department: Flight Operations

Position Summary

On behalf of our client, we are seeking a Director of Operations to provide overall leadership, management, and supervision of the Company’s flight operations personnel and training programs. This role is accountable for ensuring that all company flight activities conducted under the Air Carrier Certificate are carried out safely, efficiently, and in full regulatory compliance, while also ensuring that the flight department achieves its safety management objectives.
The Director of Operations provides strategic leadership and operational oversight of flight crews, pilot training, standardization, operating procedures, and safety initiatives in support of the Company’s Safety Management System (SMS). As a key member of the operational leadership team, this individual works closely with the Chief Pilot, Director of Maintenance, Safety Manager, and executive leadership to promote operational excellence and maintain the highest standards of safety and compliance.
This position fulfills the requirements of 14 CFR Part 119 and Part 135 for Director of Operations responsibilities and authorities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Operational Leadership & Regulatory Compliance
  • Exercise full operational control over Company'sPart 135 flight operations in
    accordance with FAR 135.77.
  • Ensure all flight operations are conducted safely, legally, and efficiently.
  • Sustain conditions that promote the safe operation of company aircraft and personnel.
  • Ensure compliance with all applicable FAA regulations, company policies,
  • Operations Specifications, and industry standards.
  • Serve as the primary FAA-approved Director of Operations under the company’s Air Carrier Certificate.
  • Execute Operations Specifications and amendments thereto on behalf of Company.
  • Coordinate with the FAA, industry auditors, and regulatory agencies regarding operational matters.
  • Develop, implement, and maintain operational policies, procedures, and standards.
Safety Management System (SMS)
  • Actively support, administer, and continuously improve the company’s Safety Management System.
  • Establish and promote the company’s Safety Policy and Safety Objectives.
  • Establish measurable safety targets and monitor organizational safety performance.
  • Ensure safety risks are identified, assessed, mitigated, and reduced to a level that is
  • As Low As Reasonably Practicable (ALARP).
  • Review operational and safety data to identify trends and emerging risks.
  • Maintain final responsibility for the resolution of operational safety issues.
  • Ensure effective hazard identification, reporting, investigation, and corrective action processes.
  • Promote a Just Culture environment that encourages voluntary safety reporting.
  • Lead Safety Review Board meetings and participate in safety committees as required.
  • Ensure organizational learning through analysis of safety reporting data and operational performance metrics.

Resource Management

  • Provide and allocate the human, technical, financial, and operational resources necessary for safe and effective operations.
  • Ensure adequate staffing levels to support operational requirements.
  • Coordinate with executive leadership regarding fleet growth, operational planning, staffing, and strategic initiatives.
  • Support budgeting and operational planning activities.
  • Ensure operational personnel receive appropriate training, qualification, and recurrent training.

Documentation Management & Manual Control

Version Control

  • Maintain a document control system that clearly identifies current approved versions of all operational manuals, policies, procedures, and associated documentation.
  • Ensure revision tracking and version histories are properly maintained.

Document Distribution

  • Ensure all required personnel have timely access to the most current approved manuals and operational documents.
  • Coordinate the distribution of manual revisions and updates throughout the organization.

Periodic Review & Revision

  • Conduct or coordinate regular reviews of all operational manuals and documents.
  • Ensure manuals remain accurate, current, compliant, and aligned with company operations and regulatory requirements.
  • Coordinate updates with department leaders and subject matter experts.

Document Retention & Accessibility

  • Ensure all required records and documents are properly retained in accordance with regulatory and company requirements.
  • Maintain organized and accessible documentation systems to support audits, inspections, and operational needs.
  • Ensure operational records are readily available for FAA, WYVERN, IS-BAO, customer, and internal audits.

Obsolete Documentation Control

  • Identify outdated, superseded, or obsolete documents.
  • Remove obsolete materials from circulation and ensure proper archival or disposal according to company procedures.
  • Prevent the use of outdated operational information

Audit & Industry Accreditation Oversight

  • Support and maintain compliance with industry accreditation standards, including but not limited to:
    • WYVERN Wingman
    • IS-BAO
    • ARGUS
    • Safety Management System requirements
  • Submit and maintain current Certificates of Insurance with WYVERN and other required industry organizations.
  • Coordinate internal and external audits and corrective action plans.
  • Ensure findings are addressed and resolved in a timely manner.

Leadership & Team Development

  • Lead and mentor operational personnel while fostering professionalism, accountability, and teamwork.
  • Promote continuous improvement and operational excellence.
  • Collaborate closely with the Chief Pilot, Director of Maintenance, Safety Officer, Scheduling Department, and Excellence Leadership Team.
  • Establish performance expectations and evaluate operational effectiveness.
  • Support employee development and succession planning initiatives

Required Qualifications

  • Meet FAA qualifications for Director of Operations under 14 CFR Part 119.
  • Extensive experience in Part 135 flight operations management.
  • Thorough knowledge of:
    • FAA Parts 119, 135, and applicable sections of Part 91
    • Safety Management Systems (SMS)
    • Operational control requirements
    • Aviation risk management principles
    • Industry accreditation standards
  • Strong leadership, organizational, and communications skills.
  • Experience managing operational manuals and regulatory documentation.
  • Ability to interact professionally with FAA personnel, auditors, customers, and executive leadership.
  • Strong analytical and decision-making abilities.

Preferred Experience

  • Previous experience serving as an FAA-approved Director of Operations.
  • Experience with WYVERN, IS-BAO, ARGUS, or similar audit programs.
  • Experience in business aviation and aircraft management operations.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Aviation, Business, Management, or related field.
  • Pilot certificates and aviation operational experience.

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to work in an office and operational aviation environment.
  • Ability to travel as required.
  • Ability to sit, stand, walk, and use computer systems for extended periods.
  • Ability to respond to operational issues outside normal business hours when necessary.

Work Environment

The Director of Operations works in a dynamic aviation environment requiring collaboration with flight crews, maintenance personnel, schedulers, customers, regulators, and executive leadership. This position may require availability outside standard business hours to support operational continuity and safety.  

Jet Aviation provides equal employment and affirmative action opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.



Equal Employment Opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle at Jet Aviation, where individuals are hired, employed, recognized, and advance based upon their individual skills and abilities and without regard to an individual’s race, color, national origin, age, religion, physical or mental disability status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), status as a protected veteran or any status or characteristic protected from employment discrimination under applicable federal, state and local laws (“EEO status”). This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, promotions, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, and opportunities for training and advancement.

Job Location

Western PA/Eastern OH, Ohio, 43908, United States

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