Director Airline Adviser – Flight Management Systems

K&K Global Talent Solutions INC.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation software solutions provider is seeking a Director – Flight Management Systems to lead the development and delivery of critical airline software. This role requires deep expertise in airline operations, flight management systems, and strong leadership skills. The ideal candidate will manage engineering teams while collaborating with airline stakeholders to optimize operations and ensure system compliance with FAA standards. This is a senior contract position based in Dallas, TX.

Qualifications

• 10–15+ years experience in commercial aviation software or airline systems.
• Strong background in Flight Management Systems and airline operations.
• Proven experience leading engineering or product teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and delivery of commercial aviation software platforms.
• Collaborate with airline stakeholders on flight planning and safety.
• Manage and mentor engineering, product, and technical teams.

Skills

Technical leadership

Aviation domain knowledge

Stakeholder management

Flight Management Systems expertise

Job description

Job Title: Director – Flight Management Systems

Location: USA/Canada

Experience Level: Senior Leadership (12–18+ years)

We are seeking a Senior Commercial Aviation Software Leader with deep expertise in airline operations, flight management systems, and commercial aviation software platforms. This role will lead cross‑functional engineering and product teams responsible for designing, delivering, and optimizing mission‑critical airline software solutions.

The ideal candidate brings a strong blend of technical leadership, aviation domain knowledge, and stakeholder management, with experience working closely with airlines, operations teams, and product organizations.

Technical & Product Leadership

• Lead development and delivery of commercial aviation and flight management software platforms
• Drive system architecture, scalability, performance, and reliability
• Guide engineering teams across full SDLC (design, development, testing, deployment)

Aviation Operations Expertise

• Collaborate with airline stakeholders on flight planning, dispatch, crew operations, safety, and regulatory compliance
• Ensure systems align with FAA / global aviation standards
• Translate airline operational requirements into scalable software solutions

Team & Stakeholder Management

• Manage and mentor engineering, product, and technical teams
• Work with business leaders, customers, and vendors to define roadmap and priorities
• Act as a bridge between technical teams and airline business users

Process Optimization

• Improve operational efficiency through system enhancements and automation
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives across commercial airline platforms
• Oversee documentation, support models, and production stability

Qualifications

• 10–15+ years experience in commercial aviation software / airline systems
• Strong background in Flight Management Systems, airline operations, dispatch, or commercial platforms
• Proven experience leading engineering or product teams
• Ability to gather complex operational requirements and convert them into technical solutions
• Experience working directly with airlines, aviation operations teams, or aviation software vendors

Seniority Level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

• Contract

Job Function

• Consulting

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting

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