Aviation Operations Director, Part 135 – Safety & Growth

Jet Aviation; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 250,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Jet Aviation in Tulsa, OK/United States is seeking a Management-level leader to direct day-to-day Part 135 flight operations, ensuring safety, compliance, and operational efficiency. You will lead across operations control, coordinate with flight crews, dispatch, maintenance, and safety, and oversee entry-into-service of new aircraft under Part 135.

Strong FAA knowledge and cross-functional leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Leadership and strategic oversight of Part 135 flight operations.
• Strong FAA Part 135 knowledge and compliance background.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in a fast-paced aviation setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day Part 135 flight operations, ensuring safety, efficiency, and FAA compliance.
• Provide leadership across operational control functions, coordinating with flight crews, dispatch, scheduling, maintenance, and safety.
• Maintain oversight of flight operational readiness, crew coordination, and decision-making during time-critical or irregular operating conditions.
• Manage & oversee the operational entry-into-service of newly added aircraft under the Part 135 charter certificate, ensuring all requirements related to documentation, operational readiness, crew coordination, training alignment, manual updates, and cross-functional implementation are completed prior to launch.
• Ensure that manuals, procedures, and operating practices remain aligned with approved specifications, internal standards, and regulatory requirements applicable to Part 135 operations.
• Partner with leadership and key stakeholders to drive reliability, service quality, and continuous improvement across charter and aircraft management activities.
• Lead, coach, and develop operational team members, promoting accountability, professionalism, collaboration, and a strong safety culture.
• Support internal reviews, audits, inspections, and corrective action follow-up to maintain operational excellence and regulatory readiness.
• Monitor operational performance indicators and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, compliance, customer experience, and scalability.

Skills

Leadership

Part 135 knowledge

Cross-functional leadership

Safety management

Decision making

Communication

Flight ops systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in aviation, business, operations management, or related field

Job description

Jet Aviation in Tulsa, OK/United States is seeking a Management-level leader to direct day-to-day Part 135 flight operations, ensuring safety, compliance, and operational efficiency. You will lead across operations control, coordinate with flight crews, dispatch, maintenance, and safety, and oversee entry-into-service of new aircraft under Part 135.

Strong FAA knowledge and cross-functional leadership are essential.