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Jet Aviation Staffing - Director of Operations (135) (Tulsa, OK)

tulsa, OK

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Job description

Location: Tulsa, OK, US

Flexible Work Arrangement: Onsite

Job Category: Flight Services

Career Level: Management

Requisition Id: 6158

Key Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day Part 135 flight operations, ensuring all activities are conducted safely, efficiently, and in compliance with applicable FAA regulations, company procedures, and operational standards.

Provide leadership across operational control functions, coordinating closely with flight crews, dispatch, scheduling, maintenance, and safety.

Maintain oversight of flight operational readiness, crew coordination, and decision-making during time-critical or irregular operating conditions.

Manage & oversee the operational entry-into-service of newly added aircraft under the Part 135 charter certificate, ensuring all requirements related to documentation, operational readiness, crew coordination, training alignment, manual updates, and cross-functional implementation are completed prior to launch.

Ensure that manuals, procedures, and operating practices remain aligned with approved specifications, internal standards, and regulatory requirements applicable to Part 135 operations.

Partner with leadership and key stakeholders to drive reliability, service quality, and continuous improvement across charter and aircraft management activities.

Lead, coach, and develop operational team members, promoting accountability, professionalism, collaboration, and a strong safety culture.

Support internal reviews, audits, inspections, and corrective action follow-up to maintain operational excellence and regulatory readiness.

Monitor operational performance indicators and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, compliance, customer experience, and scalability.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in aviation, business, operations management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and directly relevant aviation leadership experience.

Significant experience in Part 135 flight operations, business aviation operations, or another highly regulated flight operations environment.

Strong knowledge of FAA Part 135 operations, operational control principles, safety management practices, and aviation compliance requirements.

Demonstrated leadership experience managing cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, service-oriented aviation setting.

Proven ability to make sound operational decisions while balancing safety, compliance, customer requirements, and business priorities.

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with pilots, operational teams, customers, and senior stakeholders.

Proficiency with flight operations systems, reporting tools, and standard business software.

Ability to work onsite in Oklahoma and provide leadership support outside normal business hours when operationally required.

Compensation

The anticipated salary range for this position is $250,000 - $260,000. Please note that this range is not a guaranteed offer of compensation. The final salary will be determined based on factors such as the candidate's experience, geographic location, and other relevant considerations.

Jet Aviation provides equal employment and affirmative action opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

Nearest Major Market: Tulsa

Nearest Secondary Market: Oklahoma

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Worksite address

tulsa, OK, 74145, US

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