Job Description

Title: Director of Flight Operations (DFO) wport News

Reports to: Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Status: Exempt

Summary: The Director of Flight Operations at ATAC oversees all flight revenue-generating activities for the company. Required to coordinate with regional Directors of Operations and liaise with the Director of Maintenance regarding operations encompassing manning, policy, procedure, training, line maintenance, customer interface and support of flying activities in all theaters of performance.

SCOPE:

The Director of Flight Operations (DFO) will coordinate with the regional Directors of Operations (DO) for operations and support of customer requirements in the DOesignated Area of Responsibility (AOR). DFO will provide direct oversight to the Operations Support Manager (OSM) and ensure adequate pilot manning is maintained in support of all flying activities. The DFO will interface with the functional leaders at headquarters and will report to the COO.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Responsible to oversee all flying activities within designated AORs

· Responsible to collect, QA and submit all hours and detachment reports

· Monitor utilization of detachment personnel

· Ensure Adherence to the Flight Operations Manual (FOM) and the Ground Operating Procedures (GOP) of all personnel, and report any issues to DOChief Pilot, and COO

· Liaise with Region Scheduling Authority as required

· Liaise with all Host Base Commands as required

· Direct the Training Officer, Chief of Standardization, Scheduling Officer and coordinate with the Chief Pilots, Safety Manager and all DO class="new_p">

· Oversight of all pilot training within designated AORs

· Coordinate and QA required DO submissions

· Review After Action reports for each detachment and provide guidance

· Liaison with additional regional DFOs and Chief Pilots for oversight of all revisions and changes to flight related policy and procedures (FOMs, related GOPs, aircraft Flight Manual and Pilot Checklists)

Business Development:

· Liaise with Business Development with regard to new business

Qualifications

Experience Required:

· Minimum of 2 years as Operational pilot in support of Commercial Air Service

· 20 years of prior Military Fighter Experience

· 5 years prior Supervisory/Management experience

· BS/BA Degree required

· Post command experience desired

Other Requirements

· Must maintain a security clearance

· Proficiency in Word and Excel

· Clear written and verbal communications

· Ability to Organize and write procedures in a logical/methodical manner

· Excellent time management skills

· Excellent attention to detail

· Work well in a team environment

· Able to maintain confidential information