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PSA Airlines, Inc. · 2 days ago

Director of Flight Operations

Charlotte, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

5+ years exp

PSA Airlines is a wholly owned subsidiary of American Airlines, offering opportunities for growth and professional development. The Director of Flight Operations is responsible for ensuring safety, security, reliability, and operational efficiency within Flight Operations while providing leadership and maintaining compliance with regulations.

Air Transportation

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

Responsibilities

Responsible and accountable for the duties and responsibilities required of the Director of Operations as required by FAA Part 119.65(a)(2)

Ensure that PSA Flight Operations are conducted to the highest level of safety reasonable

Maintain and improve safety risk management processes within Flight Operations that support the principles of the Safety Management System (SMS) and this policy manual

Enforce departmental safety objectives, which support company goals through close coordination with the Company Safety Department

Responsible for maintaining compliance with all standards established by PSA Airlines

Responsible for maintaining compliance with all regulations established by the governing state authorities

Serve as the direct liaison between flight operations and the FAA/CAA on matters of mutual concern including, but not limited to operating specifications, de/anti-icing and operational concerns and act as a liaison with relevant external entities

Coordinate with Assistant Director of Operations Training and Delivery, to ensure operational safety and standardization of procedures

Through the supervision of the Manager of Flight Standards, ensure Flight Standards are upheld and Line Check Airman are well supported

Develop and implement strategies for communicating Company goals and department performance requirements to all department personnel

Recommend and communicate operational requirements to the Assistant Director of Flight Operations

Provide research and development, technical expertise, and coordination in the implementation of new equipment, procedures, and policies

Analyze new products to ensure regulatory compliance, safety enhancement, and operational benefits

Supervise, train, monitor, and assess staff member performance

Through the supervision of Assistant Director of Flight Technical, coordinate with Maintenance, vendors, and users to ensure an orderly introduction, standardization, and support of flight deck avionics equipment

Responsible for collaboration between Flight Operations and Flight Technical on operational, airframe and aircraft technology issues

Through Assistant Director of Flight Technical and external sources, ensure Flight Operations performance achieves Company goals and objectives associated with achieving the optimum air traffic environment in NextGen Airspace

Provide recommendations on new modifications to equipment and/or flight deck configurations

Provide research and development, technical expertise, and coordination in the implementation of new operations specifications

Disseminate operations specifications and support information to flight crew regarding flight operations

Work in conjunction with Director of Operations Control Center and Assistant Director of Maintenance Operations Control on Minimum Equipment List (MEL) revisions, Configuration Deviation List (CDL) revisions, and Deferred Maintenance Programs to ensure the most reliable operation possible

Coordinate the Basic Operating Weight procedures with the Directors of Inflight Services, Maintenance, Operations Control Center, Quality Assurance, and Technical Services

Coordinate the Aircraft Operational Performance procedures with Directors of Maintenance, Operations Control Center, and Technical Services

Identify and communicate training needs to the Training Department

Disseminate technical information to flight crews regarding flight operations, dispatch procedures, maintenance functions, and ground operations

Maintain and monitor the construction, content, content revision, currency, and distribution of the Pilot Operating Handbook, and Fleet Management publications

Maintain and monitor the construction, content, content revision, currency, and distribution of the Flight Operations Manual, and Flight Operations publications

Responsible for EFB Program through the Assistant Director of Flight Technical, Fleet Manager and EFB Specialist

Attend Director's Meeting and brief Executive Team as to current status of relevant areas of Flight Operations

Make recommendations for the flight operations operating and capital expense budgets

Implement, monitor, and review the results of the Company Internal Evaluation Program

Ensure corporate standards and affirmative action programs are communicated and implemented

Work closely with Labor Relations, Vice President Air Operations, and the Assistant Director of Flight Operations on matters that impact relationships with the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA)

The management of safety risks and security threats to the aircraft operations

Operations are conducted in accordance with conditions and restrictions of the Air Operator Certificate (AOC), and in compliance with applicable regulations and standards of the Operator

Responsible for the Company's Security and Safety Management System (SMS) and associated Safety Risk Management and Safety Assurance outputs

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Airline Transport Pilot certificateAviation safety standardsFederal Aviation RegulationsTechnical document writingPilot-In-Command experienceAirline management experienceOperations specificationsSupervisory experienceEnglish language proficiencySafety management systems

Required

Previous 119 authority

A pilot holding an Airline Transport Pilot certificate with at least 2 years supervisory or managerial experience

Experience writing technical documents and/or periodical literature

Must meet Code of Federal Regulations, Part 119.67(a) qualification requirements to be the Part 119 Director of Operations. Must also meet Common Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree

Be qualified for operations conducted under 14 CFR Part 121

5-8 years' pilot experience with 3 years Pilot-In-Command Parts 135 or 121

Airline management experience or instructing background

Have a full understanding of the following with respect to the certificate holder's operation: Aviation safety standards and safe operating practices, All applicable Federal Aviation Regulations, The certificate holder's operations specifications

Ability to speak/read/write in English

If hired, must be able to demonstrate that you are authorized to work in the U.S

Benefits

Travel privileges on the American Airlines global network

A generous vacation plan designed to let you enjoy your travel perks

401(k) with company match

American Airlines Group (AAG) profit-sharing and bonus opportunities

A choice of three health plan options, all with nationwide coverage with the UnitedHealthcare Choice Plus network

Premium dental coverage

Vision plan options provided, including a plan that covers both glasses and contacts every year

Benefits navigation services, including finding a doctor, scheduling an appointment, understanding your medical bills, and free second opinion services

Access to 24-hour virtual urgent care services

Family planning and fertility treatment

LGBTQ+ friendly services including gender affirming care, assistance finding knowledgeable providers, and family planning

Company-paid Life and AD&D Insurance, Short-term and Long-term Disability, and supplemental life insurance options for spouses and dependent children

Flexible Spending Accounts for both Health Care and Dependent Care services

Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program providing a range of services, including 5 free in-person sessions with a health care professional