EVP, Director of Operations

Private aviation runs on trust precision and split-second judgment. At Elevate Jet the modern evolution of nearly thirty years of private aviation expertise were looking for an executive who can hold all three at the highest level.

As EVP Director of Operations youll step into executive ownership of our entire Part 135 operation taking the reins as Director of Operations under FAR Part 119 on an established certificate. Youll carry full P&L responsibility for flight operations across both Elevate Aviation Group and Elevate Jet and hold a seat on our Senior Leadership Team. The Director of Maintenance Chief Pilot and Flight Operations team report to you. Youll be the executive point of contact for the FAA Certificate Holding District Office on all audits inspections and certificate matters. And when operational excellence needs to translate into client loyalty and revenue thats on you too in partnership with client services and charter sales.

This is an executive command role and its a flying role. Youll need to perform as a Part 135 Pilot-in-Command on international operations not just direct the people who do.

What youll own:

• Full regulatory authority and accountability as Director of Operations under FAR Part 119 including the GOM FAA Ops Specs and pilot duty/rest compliance
• P&L and commercial responsibility for the entire Part 135 flight operations business across both brands
• Safety culture and risk posture across the certificate including Part 5 SMS support
• AOSC duties under the approved TFSSP and PCSSP programs
• Customer growth and retention outcomes for the flight operations division

Youre a fit if youve:

• Led as a Director of Operations or Chief Pilot at a comparable Part 135 operation for a minimum of 5 years with real P&L ownership
• Run flight operations across multiple brands or business units under one certificate
• Built FAA relationships yourself through audits inspections and certificate matters
• Driven customer growth and retention in aviation or another premium service environment
• Carried executive accountability for safety culture regulatory standing and financial performance all at once

Youll need:

• Valid FAA Airline Transport Pilot license and first-class medical
• Bachelors degree in Aviation Management Business or related field
• Valid US drivers license and passport
• U.S. work authorization (were unable to sponsor at this time)

Compensation:

• Base salary up to $255000 (depending on experience) 20% target annual bonus commission eligibility

Travel:

• Up to 50%