Aviation Ops Director - Part 135 & Charter

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

Job summary

Jet Aviation Staffing seeks a senior operations leader to head Part 135 flight operations in Oklahoma. You will ensure safe, compliant, and efficient performance, coordinating with flight crews, dispatch, maintenance, and safety teams while guiding cross-functional strategic initiatives.

Ideal candidates will have extensive Part 135 leadership experience, strong FAA knowledge, and exceptional communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field.
• Significant experience in Part 135 flight operations or similarly regulated aviation environments.
• Strong leadership and cross-functional team management capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with pilots and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day Part 135 flight operations, ensuring safety, efficiency, and FAA compliance.
• Provide leadership across operational control functions with flight crews, dispatch, scheduling, maintenance, and safety.
• Oversee operational readiness, crew coordination, and decision-making in time-critical conditions.
• Manage entry-into-service of new aircraft under Part 135 charter, ensuring all documentation and training alignment.
• Ensure manuals and procedures stay aligned with regulatory requirements and internal standards.
• Collaborate with leadership to drive reliability, service quality, and continuous improvement.
• Coach and develop operations team members and foster a strong safety culture.
• Support internal reviews, audits, and corrective actions to maintain regulatory readiness.
• Monitor performance metrics and identify efficiency and customer experience improvements.

Skills

Leadership

FAA Part 135 knowledge

Communication

Flight operations systems

Education

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

Job description

Jet Aviation Staffing seeks a senior operations leader to head Part 135 flight operations in Oklahoma. You will ensure safe, compliant, and efficient performance, coordinating with flight crews, dispatch, maintenance, and safety teams while guiding cross-functional strategic initiatives.

Ideal candidates will have extensive Part 135 leadership experience, strong FAA knowledge, and exceptional communication skills.