Job Profile
Flight Operations Manager (FOM) Textron :
Pilot Leadership Opportunity - If you are ready to take on the next challenge in your Pilot career, consider the Vista American Textron Flight Operations Manager position. In this position, you are responsible for our Textron aircraft - oversee the management and support of the fleet. Maintain safety, efficiency and service standards. Position is based at our US headquarters in Columbus, Ohio.
Duties and Responsibilities :
Operational Control
- Operational Control authority as delegated by Director of Operations, including initiating & terminating flights.
Crew Management Responsibilities
Manage the Yearly Appraisals & reviewsReview Duty assignments of all Flight crewEnsure Pilot coverage and Fleet balanceComplete Event debriefs and provide recommendationsIdentify Upgrade candidates and facilitate the command processOversee leave requestsHold Bi – Monthly Fleet MeetingsActs as the FOMoD in accordance with the FOMoD roster.Generate Personal Improvement PlansInterview pilot candidates and make hiring recommendations.Support MCF Risk AnalysisFleet Efficiency Management
Ensure flight planning understanding & complianceCulture Management
Environmental Surveys at network airportsSupervise and mentor flight crew personnel on their duties.Acknowledge excellence in ServiceQuality Standards Management
Confirm compliance on eCRew, ETL, EFF & flight packagesMonitor Sensitive Flights for assigned FleetEnsures all internal departmental audits are carried out on schedule and any noncompliance is addressed.Maintain a full understanding of Jet Select’s GOM, OpSpecs, and applicable Federal Aviation Regulations.Ensure all logistical procedures including handover checklists, documentation distribution and aircraft equipment distribution are implemented and monitored effectively.Training Support
Support the Simulator Program, ensures all simulator profiles are completed in accordance with the training objectives.Program in a timely manner, as defined by the Director of Training.Review LIFUS progressAdvise Deputy Director of Training regarding training of flight crew personnel.Policy / Standardization Management
Recommend standardization policies, levels of proficiency for flight crewmembers, new or improved flight operations policies and practices in part through liaison with other FOMs to align procedures across all fleets.Direct the implementation of existing, new, or revised flight operations policies and ProceduresSafety Management
Ensure that all flight operations are conducted safely, in compliance with applicable regulations and in accordance with company policies and procedures through close work.Support correct safety reporting practicesReview monthly Safety SPIs for fleet performanceCollaborate with Safety department on initiativesAdvise CP / Asst CP & DO on Safety issues as they are identifiedCreate recommendations for review by Safety and Fleet ManagementRequirements / Qualifications :
ATP ratedExperience as a Captain and Line training Captain (LTC), Check Airman (CA) requiredExperience as Sim Instructor preferredEffective leadership and communication skillsTraining background preferredCurrent First Class Medical CertificateNo accidents, incidents or FAA enforcement actions in last 5 yearsAuthorization to travel to / from all cities / countries served by our Vista Family of CompaniesAuthorization to work in the United StatesIn compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
