Vice President of Flight Operations

The Company is seeking a Vice President of Flight Operations to provide executive leadership for its flight and inflight operations. The role oversees safety, regulatory compliance, operational reliability, staffing, training, scheduling, workforce planning, and budget performance. Responsibilities include developing policies and procedures, preparing for fleet and route growth, and ensuring flight schedules are properly resourced and executable. The Vice President will partner with operational and business leaders, support regulatory oversight, strengthen safety and risk-management practices, and may perform flight-crew duties when qualified and required. Candidates must hold a current Airline Transport Pilot certificate and have at least six years of leadership experience in Part 121 or Part 135 flight operations, including experience leading large, multi-team organizations. Required expertise includes FAA regulations, crew workforce planning and training, operational control, crew resource management, and aviation safety programs such as Safety Management Systems, ASAP, and FOQA. Candidates should also bring budgeting, resource-management, and project-management skills, along with strong communication, decision-making, and cross-functional leadership abilities. A bachelor’s degree or higher, 10 or more years of relevant leadership experience, and prior service in a senior operational leadership role are preferred.