Fleet Operations Leader: Flight Readiness & Recovery

inMy Jet; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid health, dental and vision

PTO

401(k) with matching

Job summary

Jet Excellence, LLC in Raleigh, NC seeks a Director of Fleet Operations to lead the daily execution of a floating fleet, ensuring aircraft availability, crew readiness, and maintenance status align with trip commitments.

This senior role coordinates with Charter Coordination, Fleet Scheduling and Crew Scheduling, drives disruption recovery, and coaches teams to sustain safe, reliable operations in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership in Part 135 charter operations.
• Experience directing multiple aviation support functions (scheduling, logistics, flight coordination).
• Proven ability to make timely, sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with aviation scheduling and operational management systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the daily operating plan aligning aircraft availability, crew readiness, maintenance status, and flight support with trip commitments.
• Provide direct operational support during complex events or high workloads; remove obstacles and complete critical actions.
• Conduct operational briefings to establish priorities and assign ownership.
• Maintain active involvement in fleet activity; work with teams to identify constraints and close gaps.
• Direct cross-functional coordination across Charter Coordination, Fleet Scheduling, and Crew Scheduling.
• Lead disruption management and recovery; develop options and obtain necessary approvals.
• Coach teams, set expectations, and address performance gaps promptly.
• Monitor performance, report results, and drive continuous improvement.

Tools

JetInsight

Job description

Jet Excellence, LLC in Raleigh, NC seeks a Director of Fleet Operations to lead the daily execution of a floating fleet, ensuring aircraft availability, crew readiness, and maintenance status align with trip commitments.

This senior role coordinates with Charter Coordination, Fleet Scheduling and Crew Scheduling, drives disruption recovery, and coaches teams to sustain safe, reliable operations in a fast-paced environment.