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Director of Flight Operations

Aerowood Aviation
Charlotte, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 3/27/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/26/2025

About the job

Aerowood is excited to hire a Director of Flight Operations for our flight school! We are now taking resumes for this full time leadership role. Aerowood has been fortunate enough to see steady growth over the past decade and we see this position as being a vital part in the next step of the company. This person would be in charge of most aspects of Aerowood Aviation’s flight school.


Job Responsibilities

Creating and enforcing standard operating procedures (SOPs) amongst instructors, students, and renters

Keeping the Flight Operations Manual (FOM) up to date with additions and edits of SOPs

Monitoring the maintenance status of the fleet and coordinating with Aerowood Service Center to ensure maximum fleet availability

Maintaining cleanliness of fleet in coordination with sister company, Aircraft Detail

Ensuring syllabi are properly followed and the standard of stage checks are properly met

Monitoring renter requirement compliance in conjunction with Customer Service Representatives

Conducting monthly safety meetings with CFIs to discuss a key topic and new developments

Performing admin roles for Cirrus Aircraft training program

Employee management

Keeping the amount of certified flight instructors (CFIs) at a necessary level to match the demand of the flight school

Onboarding and standardization of CFIs

Forwarding the growth of the flight school

Exploring part 141 opportunities

Continued expansion of our part 135 Pilot Development Program in conjunction with our sister company, Charter Jet Transport


Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

PTO


Job Requirements:

Must hold at least a private pilot certificate for fixed wing aircraft

Must be able to read, write, and speak English

Will be required to pass a DOT required drug, alcohol, and background check prior to employment and randomly after employment

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