Title of position: VP of Operations

Employment location: Westminster, MD or Charlotte, NC

The employer is a General Aviation sales, service and management organization specializing in high-end owner flown and business aircraft and represents the Piper and Pilatus PC12 product lines; as well as quality pre-owned aircraft. With 2 full-service FBO's (one in MD/DC area and one in the Charlotte, NC area) the employer is positioned to serve the Mid-Atlantic aviation community.

GENERAL PURPOSE
To direct and oversee all of the organization's operations functions, which encompass FBO, facilities, and the flight department. Flight department activities include Part 135 Charter, Part 91 Aircraft Management, and Part 91 company support. Directs and oversees all the operational activities of the departments and integrates into the company's mission. As a member of the Executive Team, the VP of Operations will interact regularly with other Executive Team members to achieve corporate goals.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
" Flight Department oversight
" Regulatory compliance for Part 91 and Part 135 operations
" Facility location responsibility
" FBO operations
" Airport lease compliance
" Flight Department and FBO team supervision
" Facility maintenance and project coordination
" Continuity of operations between multiple locations
" Regulatory compliance including FAA, TSA, State and County

OTHER DUTIES
" Participate in Executive Team strategy and planning sessions
" Manage certain administrative functions or tasks as required by CEO

QUALIFICATIONS
" 5 years of management experience
" Aviation experience required including Part 91 and Part 135
" Pilot experience not required, but preferable
" Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as analytical and organizational skills
" Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task

Benefits:

Full-time employees are eligible for health, dental, and vision insurance with an employer contribution. Employer paid Life, Short Term disability, Long Term disability insurances and a 401k retirement plan including a profit share match. For those interested in advancing their aviation career, the employer offers a club plane which is available for employee use at a deeply discounted fee per hour and a tuition reimbursement benefit, after one year of employment, for participation in a qualified education program