Flight Operations Director Job Description
The following is a full job description for Flight Operations Director. Here are the requirements and responsibilities for Flight Operations Director along with statistics. If after reading this page you determine that Flight Operations Director is not the position you are looking for, you may want to try one of these similar titles: Flight Operations Manager, Flight Operations Supervisor, Enterprise Operations Director, Computer Operations Director, Branch Sales and Operations Director, Flight Operations Senior Manager, Payroll Director, Production Director, Network Operations Manager
Requirements and Responsibilities For Flight Operations Director
Directs overall aviation operations focused on operational efficiency and compliance with regulatory and organizational operating policies, procedures, and standards. Develops plans and schedules skill development and training for pilots, crews, and operators. Ensures all operations follow and comply with current FAA regulations, airworthiness, and safety standards. Oversees flight scheduling, aircraft maintenance, and inspection operations. Applies risk management best practices for safety to assess and manage operations. May require a bachelor's degree or equivalent. Typically reports to senior management. Manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function.
 
Also referred to as: Flight Operations Director
Similar Jobs:  Flight Operations Manager, Flight Operations Supervisor, Enterprise Operations Director, Computer Operations Director, Branch Sales and Operations Director, Flight Operations Senior Manager, Payroll Director, Production Director, Network Operations Manager
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Industries:  Aerospace & Defense, Biotechnology, Business Services, Chemicals, Construction, Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit, Energy & Utilities, Financial Services, Healthcare, Hospitality & Leisure, Insurance, Internet, Media, MFG Durable, MFG Nondurable, Pharmaceuticals, Retail & Wholesale, Software & Networking, Telecom, Transportation
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