Aviation Operations Director - Safety & Compliance Growth

Bighorn Airways Inc; Wyoming (OH); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation, sick time, holidays

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Bighorn Airways, Inc. seeks an experienced aviation executive to serve as Director of Operations.

This role provides strategic leadership, regulatory oversight, and operational control for all Part 135 and Part 91 flight operations, ensuring the highest standards of safety, compliance, and performance. The Director of Operations holds FAA-designated authority and leads flight operations personnel, Chief Pilots, flight training, and regulatory compliance across FAA and international requirements

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5,000 total flight hours.
• Part 135 or Part 121 operational experience.
• Proven leadership in flight operations management.
• Strong knowledge of FAA regulations, OpSpecs, and Safety Management Systems.

Responsibilities

• Hold FAA-designated authority for operational control.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and safety management.
• Lead flight operations personnel and Chief Pilots.
• Oversee flight training and operational planning.
• Ensure FAA and international regulatory compliance.

Skills

Flight operations leadership

FAA regulations knowledge

Safety Management Systems

Job description

Bighorn Airways, Inc. seeks an experienced aviation executive to serve as Director of Operations.

This role provides strategic leadership, regulatory oversight, and operational control for all Part 135 and Part 91 flight operations, ensuring the highest standards of safety, compliance, and performance. The Director of Operations holds FAA-designated authority and leads flight operations personnel, Chief Pilots, flight training, and regulatory compliance across FAA and international requirements