Executive Vice President of Operations Greater Plano, TX Area

The Company is seeking an Executive Vice President of Operations with a focus on private aviation. The successful candidate will be entrusted with the executive ownership of the entire Part 135 operation, including full P&L responsibility and a seat on the Senior Leadership Team. This role demands a high level of trust, precision, and split-second judgment, as the EVP will also serve as the Director of Operations under FAR Part 119 on an established certificate. Key responsibilities include holding full regulatory authority and accountability, ensuring safety culture and risk posture, and driving customer growth and retention outcomes for the flight operations division. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years' experience as a Director of Operations or Chief Pilot at a comparable Part 135 operation, with a proven track record of real P&L ownership. They should have experience running flight operations across multiple brands under one certificate, building FAA relationships, and driving customer growth in a premium service environment. The role is executive in nature and requires the ability to perform as a Part 135 Pilot-in-Command on international operations. A valid FAA Airline Transport Pilot license, first-class medical, and a Bachelor's degree in aviation management, business, or a related field are essential. The EVP will be the executive point of contact for the FAA on all operational matters and will be responsible for the GOM, FAA Ops Specs, and pilot duty/rest compliance.

Hiring Company

Elevate Aviation Group