Director of Aviation – Seminole Hard Rock

VanAllen is pleased to partner with Seminole Hard Rock in their search for a Director of Aviation. Individuals are encouraged to submit a cover letter and resume to se****@******en.com in pdf format. Please refer to position #2112 in the subject line of your submission.

The Director of Aviation is responsible for planning, directing and supervising the daily administration, operations, and maintenance activities of the Aviation Department ensuring compliance with Federal Aviation Association regulations and company policies and procedures.

Essential Job Functions:

• Acting as the Business Unit leader for the Aviation Team.
• Assuring integration of the Aviation Team with Seminole Hard Rock culture and goals.
• Managing functions which impact on operational control (e.g. maintenance, crew scheduling, load control, equipment scheduling and controlling operational standards of all aircraft).
• Actively supporting the safety management system.
• Validating and addressing safety-risk management deficiencies in an appropriate and timely manner.
• Developing and maintaining the Company Operations Manual.
• Liaising with the regulatory authority on all matters concerning flight operations.
• Liaising with any external agencies which may affect aircraft operations, including emergency responses with local, state and federal agencies.
• Ensuring that flight operations and aircraft maintenance activities are conducted in compliance with all applicable safety regulations, national and international regulations, standards and company operating policies.
• Plans, directs and supervises the activities of professional and administrative staff; coordinates division budgets, purchasing, personnel and record keeping activities and reports consistently to Executive Vice President.

Minimum Qualifications and Job Requirements:

• At least 2 years of experience in a leadership position within a Part 91 Aviation Team.
• Bachelor’s degree is desired, but not required.
• International operating experience is preferred.

Chief Pilot – Omni Air International

EOE STATEMENT

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Military and civilian service alumni are encouraged to apply.

We are committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request an accommodation email **@*ai.aero

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

We’re proud to be an international airline providing tailored passenger charter services to a worldwide customer base. From our start in 1993, we built our airline on reliability – in our exceptional fleet, in our precise operations and, most of all, in our people. Wherever duty calls. Wherever opportunities arise. Wherever minutes count or adventure awaits. Omni Air International is there.

Our proven reputation for safety, reliability and flexibility comes from years of delivering on promises, the world over.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties shall include but are not limited to the following:

• Supervises the Supervisor of Training, Fleet Managers, Manager of Flight Operations Engineering, Check Airman/Instructors and Pilots. Manager of Flight Standards and Assistant Chief Pilot
• Assists Vice President of Operations in his duties and acts for him in his absence
• Assures that all FAR’s and safe practices are complied with by flight crewmembers
• Makes recommendations to appropriate management regarding new or improved flight operation policies, practices or procedures
• Maintains flight manuals, checklists and crew equipment required for the aircraft
• Recruits flight crewmembers
• Insures adequate flight crew training, testing, recording and archiving of training records
• Responsible for all flight testing of aircraft when required
• Terminates, restricts or suspends operations when conditions are known to be hazardous until those conditions are corrected
• The Chief Pilot may delegate functions, but Chief Pilot retains responsibility. The Chief Pilot must be thoroughly familiar with the Company Manuals, Operations Specifications and FAA Regulations

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must hold a valid Airline Transport Pilot Certificate with a type rating in at least one of the aircraft Omni operates
• Minimum 2,000 hours Total Time with 1,000 hours Pilot-in-Command
• Excellent communication skills and quick and accurate decision making
• Close attention to detail
• Must be able to speak, write, and read fluent English
• Ability to work varying hours of the day or night, on weekends and holidays
• Must be able to secure appropriate airport authority and security badges
• Must have right to work in the United States
• Must have a valid passport, and ability to travel internationally to all countries Omni requires
• Must be able to pass a 10-year Background/Criminal check and pre-employment drug screen

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor of Science or equivalent experience
• Master’s Degree preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to obtain First Class Medical Certificate
• Travel 100%
• Lift up to 60 lbs

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

• Stand – 10%
• Walk – 10%
• Sit – 80%
• Travel – 40%
• Lift up to 50 lbs.

MENTAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS

• Able and willing to work in a culturally diverse atmosphere and professionally interact with passengers and crew under stressful conditions
• Must be willing to work in a time-sensitive environment and effectively handle stress associated with meeting deadlines, and managing unexpected change
• Capable of interpreting a variety of and multiple instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Ability to communicate effectively so to be understood
• Must be able to remain calm, think and react quickly in all types of emergencies including but not limited to: medical emergencies, aircraft decompression, emergency evacuations, fires, security threats, passenger disturbances, turbulence, etc.
• Able to process information quickly
• Ability to complete routine forms, use existing form letters and/or conduct routine oral communication
• Possess attention to detail

CHIEF PILOT – PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TESTING

Under FAA regulations the company is required to conduct pre-employment drug testing and receive a negative test result for marijuana, cocaine, opiates, phencyclidine (PCP), and amphetamines or a metabolite of those drugs in your system before the company hires you to fill an “FAA Covered Position.” Additionally, the company conducts a pre-employment drug test on NON-DOT applicants and must receive a negative test result for amphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cocaine, methadone, methaqualone, opiates, phencyclidine, propoxyphene and cannabinoids before filling a “NON-DOT Position.”

You will not be asked to submit a pre-employment drug test unless and until your application reaches the final stages of the application process. If you do not wish to submit to drug testing, you may withdraw your application now or at any time. Any testing will be conducted at the Company’s expense. If you refuse to submit to a pre-employment drug test, the Company will reject your application for employment for any “FAA Safety Sensitive Position or Non-Safety Sensitive Position.”

Director of Operations – Nichols Air

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Director of Flight Operations reports to the Executive Vice President of Operations. The Director of Operations is ultimately responsible for the entire scope of Nicholas Air’s flight department and program under 14 CFR 135 operations.

Operational Control Authority: Nicholas Air’s Operational Control begins with the Director of Operations. All operational control authority listed in the manual is issued through the Director of Operations.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Meeting the requirements of 14 CFR Part 119.71 or can receive a waiver from the FAA to serve in this position.
• Maintaining the primary authority to exercise operations control over all aircraft operations. The Director of Operations may delegate operational control authority to other designated managers and operations personnel, as relevant to their job descriptions.
• Ensuring that Nicholas Air alone conducts operations authorized in its Operations Specifications.
• The entire scope of the flight department including managing and facilitating operations and maintenance and coordinating the flight department’s activities with customers as appropriate.
• The safe operation of all aircraft owned, operated, or managed by Nicholas Air.
• The coordination of all departments to ensure a smoothly functioning operation that fully meets the mission statement of Nicholas Air.
• The execution and oversite of Nicholas Air policies and procedures and ensuring that all activities of the departments under his oversite comply with Nicholas Air’s standards and are in compliance with all laws, rules and, regulations governing flight activities.
• The implementation and supervision of day-to-day flight operations, including Operational Control, to ensure compliance with established Nicholas Air policies, FAA Operations Specifications, applicable Federal Aviation Regulations, Advisory Circulars, and other associated regulatory programs.
• Maintaining the authority to implement changes as required to maintain compliance and practices consistent with good operating procedures and safety.
• Preparing and submitting petitions for exemptions to Federal Aviation Regulations which affects Nicholas Air and coordinating with the appropriate departments to ensure comprehension of and compliance with deviations and exemptions as required. The Director of Operations coordinates the preparation of any and all Voluntary Self Disclosures, as required.
• Interpreting the application and effect of all Federal Aviation Regulations, Special FARs, Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, exemptions, and Advisory Circulars on Nicholas Air operations and for advising department heads of any changes that might affect their department.
• Coordinating with the Director of Maintenance for the scheduling of aircraft into and out of maintenance.
• Evaluating the training and testing of personnel and exploring training program options.
• Distribution and posting information or memoranda relative to changes affecting Nicholas Air’s policies, route information, NAVAIDs, NOTAMs, manuals, etc.
• Sending notification to the appropriate agency in the case of an incident, accident, or other reportable event notification.
• Having the final approval on the selection, training, retention, and termination of all flight crew personnel, however, concurrence with the General Manager is necessary. The Director of Operations also participates in merit reviews and compensation of employees.
• Acting for the Certificate holder, including the signing of FAA correspondence.
• Originating new and effecting changes to the appropriate Operations and Management Specifications and developing policy for incorporation into the General Operations Manual. The Director of Operations has the authority to sign Sections A, B, C, D, and E of the FAA approved Operations and Management Specifications.
• Coordinating and implementing the FAA approved drug and alcohol testing program.
• Conducting Nicholas Air ground and emergency training in accordance with Nicholas Air’s approved Training Program Manual.
• Establishing, monitoring, and maintaining company files and pilot records as required by the code of federal regulations and Nicholas Air policy.
• Implementing corporate policies and directives.
• The quarterly review of the General Operations Manual with the management staff to facilitate process improvements and coordinating with the FAA Principal Operations Inspector.

REQUIREMENTS

• Relocation to Oxford, MS
• Subject to pre-employment and random drug testing
• Must pass a background check
• Must have authorization to work in the U.S.