Jet Aviation Staffing - Senior Manager, Corporate Aviation Flight Operations

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Jet Aviation Staffing - Senior Manager, Corporate Aviation Flight Operations

Location: AR, US
Job Category: Flight Services
Career Level: Management
Requisition Id: 5095

Behind every seamless journey, is the perfect team. Since 1983, Jet Aviation Staffing has been supporting the industrys most prominent aviation companies by attracting and placing top talent. With thousands of direct hire placements of crew members, maintenance professionals, support staff, management and executive positions, and many more disciplines, we continue to perfect the art of staffing. When you want to find the very best career opportunity, you can rely on a team of dedicated professionals. On behalf of our external customers, Jet Aviation Staffing upholds in-depth and extensive standards to ensure we are recommending the best talent. Dedicated to the details, our expertise ensures a perfect career opportunity match for each of our candidates and a seamless experience for our customer.

As the Senior Manager of Flight Operations, you will lead a high-performing team responsible for the tactical oversight and management of FAR Part 91 domestic and international operations. In this role, you will drive operational excellence in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while ensuring every flight is conducted safely, in full regulatory compliance, and with a strong customer focus.

You will join a close-knit group of aviation professionals committed to delivering exceptional travel experiences and providing safe, reliable, and efficient flight operations for their associates worldwide.

What youll do

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of planners and dispatchers, fostering accountability and a sense of belonging.
• Oversee all aspects of flight operations, including scheduling, maintenance coordination, crew and passenger logistics, and compliance with aviation regulations.
• Prepare and review flight packages (flight plans, weather briefings, NOTAMs, performance data, etc.) for both domestic and international trips.
• Proactively identify and mitigate operational risks, including weather, crew fatigue, and airport complexity.
• Experience with flight planning, scheduling, tracking software and Safety Management Systems.
• Make real-time decisions regarding equipment, crew, and routing to ensure mission success and customer satisfaction.
• Maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Model the Corporate values, ethics, and standards in all aspects of your work.

What Youll Bring

• FAA Dispatcher License, ATP, or 10+ years of aviation operational experience.

• 7 years experience in corporate aviation operations, with at least 2 years experience in a leadership or management role, preferably within a FAR Part 91 environment.

• Strong knowledge of FAA, TSA, and OSHA regulations , aviation scheduling and safety management systems.
• Proven supervisory experience, including performance management and team development.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and ability to deliver results under pressure.
• Experience with flight planning, scheduling, and tracking software.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Innovative, process-minded approach with a focus on efficiency and effectiveness.
• Strong knowledge of FAA, TSA, and OSHA regulations.
• Experience with aviation scheduling and safety management systems.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends, as required by flight schedules.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle at Jet Aviation, where individuals are hired, employed, recognized, and advance based upon their individual skills and abilities and without regard to an individuals race, color, national origin, age, religion, physical or mental disability status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), status as a protected veteran or any status or characteristic protected from employment discrimination under applicable federal, state and local laws (EEO status). This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, promotions, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, and opportunities for training and advancement.

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