Flight Operations Manager — Dispatch & Compliance

All Aviation Jobs; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary bonus potential

Full-time role

Medical/Dental/Vision benefits

401k with company match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Pacific Aviation is seeking a Flight Operations Manager to lead and mentor our flight operations team at our West Coast stations. You will oversee dispatch, weight & balance, weather briefing, and regulatory compliance to ensure safe, on-time operations.

You will build staff schedules, manage budgets, and liaise with customers, airports, vendors and authorities. A FAA Flight Dispatch License and 5+ years in Flight Operations are required; strong leadership and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in Flight Operations.
• FAA Flight Dispatch License required.
• Knowledge of flight planning software and related tools.
• Training in CFR 14 PART 121, 129, 135; CFR 14 PART 120, CFR 49 PART 40.

Responsibilities

• Directs and coordinates flight operation and control activities through Dispatchers and subordinate staff.
• Oversee preparation/filing of computerized Flight and ATC plans for international routes.
• Provide weather/operational briefings and analyze NOTAMs for safe operations.
• Manage Flight Operations and Weight & Balance departments and report to upper management.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Time management

Work under pressure

Education

FAA Flight Dispatch License

Tools

SITA/ARINC/LIDO/JEPPESEN/SABER

Job description

Pacific Aviation is seeking a Flight Operations Manager to lead and mentor our flight operations team at our West Coast stations. You will oversee dispatch, weight & balance, weather briefing, and regulatory compliance to ensure safe, on-time operations.

You will build staff schedules, manage budgets, and liaise with customers, airports, vendors and authorities. A FAA Flight Dispatch License and 5+ years in Flight Operations are required; strong leadership and communication skills are essential.