Job ProfilePilot Leadership Opportunity - If you are ready to take on the next challenge in your Pilot career, consider the Vista America Challenger Fleet
Flight Operations Manager position. In this position, you are responsible for our Challenger aircraft - oversee the management and support of the fleet. Maintain safety, efficiency and service standards. This position is a hybrid role, with travel to CMH, DJT, TEB, and VNY.
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FOM oversees the effective management and support of the fleet crewing and each pilot's welfare to meet and maintain safety, efficiency and service standards, protecting & promoting the Vista America Brand.
Duties and ResponsibilitiesInclusive of the following but not limited to: People Management Responsibilities- Execute all performance management functions
- Ensure crew are calibrated with company goals
- Hold Bi - Monthly Fleet Meetings
- Execute all necessary time & attendance functions
- Quarterly 1-on-1 appraisal & Review
- Reward & recognition for team members
- Effective Talent strategy including internal changes & external hires
Crew Management Responsibilities- Ensure Pilot schedule coverage & Fleet balance
- Review Duty assignments & Fatigue report of all Flight crew
- Safeguard crew welfare
- Acts as the FOMoD in accordance with the FOMoD roster.
- Review LIFUS progress
- Support onsite "Crew Support" program (as scheduled)
- Support the Simulator Program, ensures all simulator profiles are completed in accordance with the training objectives
Aircraft Operation Responsibilities- Monitor and track Sensitive flights assigned to respective fleet
- Complete Event debriefs and provide recommendations (within 48 hours)
- Review AOGs and provide operational recommendations.
- Direct the implementation of existing, new, or revised flight operations policies and procedures
- Ensure all logistical procedures including handover checklists and documentation distribution accuracy & completion. This includes aircraft equipment distribution are implemented and monitored effectively.
- Identify fleet needs and issue Fleet Memos approved by CP
- Collaborate with MOC on maintenance events and MEL management.
- Oversee Client experience - including WIFI and Cabin status
Statutory and Company Compliance Responsibilities- Ensure understanding & compliance on Efficiency policies & procedures
- Ensure that all flight operations are conducted safely, in compliance with applicable regulations and in accordance with company policies and procedures through close work with the DO and the Flight Operations Admin function.
- Recommend to CP standardization policies & procedures
System (Tech) Responsibilities- Ensure Centric/ App compliance eCrew, EFF, ETL
- Utilize the assigned Tableau Dashboard for data analysis
- Effective management of ADP, Success Factors & Confluence.
Skills & Competencies: - Analytical ability to evaluate data to support operational decisions
- Strong communication skills
- Effective interpersonal aptitude
- Proficiency with Microsoft & GV
- Strong organizational skills
- Manage & track crew performance.
- Ability to prepare reports pertaining to
- Ability to work in a high growth environment
- Ability to work cross functionally with other departments
- Maintain priorities to achieve goals
- Effectively manage a remote team
Additional requirements: - Current Check Airman/ Captain on Challenger Aircraft (preferred)
- Possess a valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
- Current first class medical certificate
- No accidents, incidents or FAA enforcement actions in last 5 years
- Unrestricted world-wide travel.
- Position requires working evenings & weekends, on scheduled company holidays to support operations.
- Extensive Piloting background including international operations
- FOMs must maintain a full understanding of Jet Select's GOM, OpSpecs, and applicable Federal Aviation Regulations
- Previous management experience preferred
- Authorization to work in the United States
- 150 hours flight time in previous 365 days/30 hours in previous 90 days
