Fleet Operations Director

Jet Excellence; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Jet Excellence is hiring a Director, Fleet Operations to lead the daily operation of our floating fleet. You will ensure aircraft readiness, crew availability, maintenance status, and flight support align with trip commitments, while driving cross-functional collaboration across Charter, Fleet Scheduling, Crew Scheduling, and Maintenance teams.

You will actively manage disruptions, coordinate recovery options, and drive continuous improvement through post-event reviews, with authority to

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in Part 135 charter operations or floating fleet environment.
• Experience directing daily operations and leading recovery efforts during disruptions.
• Strong communication, coaching, and follow-through skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operating plan aligning aircraft, crews, maintenance with trips.
• Provide direct operational support during complex events.
• Conduct operational briefings to establish priorities and readiness.
• Maintain fleet activity with cross-functional teams and ensure handoffs.
• Coordinate across Charter, Fleet, and Crew Scheduling to execute plans.
• Resolve competing priorities affecting aircraft, crew, and trip preparation.
• Partner with Maintenance to reflect limitations in the operating plan.
• Ensure changes are reflected in systems and communicated to teams.
• Align with Client Services on feasible options and delivery expectations.
• Lead disruption recovery for maintenance events and weather disruptions.
• Develop recovery options and assign actions, with approvals.
• Escalate safety, regulatory, and resource concerns when needed.
• Keep leadership informed of significant developments.
• Set expectations for readiness and execution; coach teams through challenges.
• Address gaps promptly; assess staffing and training needs.
• Monitor performance metrics and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Operations mgmt

Decision making

Communication

Coaching

Conflict resolution

Tools

JetInsight

Aviation scheduling software

Job description

Jet Excellence is hiring a Director, Fleet Operations to lead the daily operation of our floating fleet. You will ensure aircraft readiness, crew availability, maintenance status, and flight support align with trip commitments, while driving cross-functional collaboration across Charter, Fleet Scheduling, Crew Scheduling, and Maintenance teams.

You will actively manage disruptions, coordinate recovery options, and drive continuous improvement through post-event reviews, with authority to