TransMedics, Inc. · 1 week ago
Director, Aviation Operations
Andover, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$173K/yr - $216K/yr
10+ years expTransMedics, Inc. is a commercial-stage medical technology company transforming organ transplant therapy for patients worldwide. The Director, Aviation Operations will lead all flight activities, ensuring safety, efficiency, and compliance with FAA regulations while managing pilots and coordinating flight operations.
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Responsibilities
Formulates and implements departmental plans and policies
Ensures and verifies that TransMedics flight operations are conducted in accordance with applicable Federal Aviation Regulations and Company policies
Maintains close liaison with the Chief Pilot and Director of Maintenance to ascertain the current status of pilots and aircraft
Maintains and distributes TransMedics flight operation manuals and appropriate revisions to required personnel
Ensures prompt reporting, filing and follow-up action on required reports to appropriate governmental agencies
Signs for the Company for the issuance and receipt of Operations Specifications
Is responsible for the coordination, scheduling, flight planning systems and release, monitoring and cancellation of flights
Provides operational control of TransMedics flight operations
Perform other TransMedics tasks and duties as assigned/required
Qualification
Required
A minimum of ten (10) years of experience in Flight Operations leadership
Strong work ethic, along with a proven high level of integrity
Working knowledge of FAA regulations related to Part 91/135 operations
A proven ability to administer the elements of a Safety Management System
A proven commitment to Servant-Based leadership
Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and meet tight deadlines
Must be self-motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of working both independently and as part of a team
Strong decision-making, abstract thinking, and problem-solving abilities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills delivered with professionalism
Proficient in basic math calculations, including decimals, time conversions, as well as a 24-hour clock format, and UTC
Five (5) years of experience as a Part 119 Director of Operation, Chief Pilot or Director of Safety
Five (5) years of experience as a Pilot-in-Command, Check Airman, Aircrew Program Director (APD) or Pilot Evaluator
Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), SharePoint, and internet navigation
Proficiency in using industry-specific software and tools with the aptitude to learn new software
High school diploma required
Prior experience in Part 135 operations or aviation industry required
Preferred
Bachelor of Science degree preferred OR the equivalent in experience
Benefits
Medical with Health Reimbursement Account through Blue Cross/Blue Shield of MA
Dental
Vision
Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability
401K Plan
Pet insurance
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Company
TransMedics, Inc.
Every Organ Wasted is a Life Not Saved. TransMedics, Inc.
Founded in 1998Andover, Massachusetts, USA
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$721.33MKey Investors
CIBC Innovation BankingAbrams CapitalTudor Investments
2023-05-08Post Ipo Debt· $400M
2022-09-15Post Ipo Debt· $60M
2020-04-24Post Ipo Debt· $2.2M
Leadership Team
Waleed Hassanein
President & CEO
Gerardo Hernandez
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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