Global Director of Aviation Operations

V2X Inc; Melbourne (FL); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

V2X Inc. seeks a Director of Program Aviation Operations to oversee global aviation operations for the U.S. DoS INL/A Worldwide Aviation Support Services program.

This role directs fixed-wing, rotary-wing, and SUAS operations across CONUS/OCONUS, ensures mission readiness, coordinating with government partners and contractors. The position requires 10+ years of aviation operations and program leadership, active security clearance, and strong experience in proposal development and performance

Qualifications

• Requires extensive aviation operations and program management experience in complex environments.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams and interfacing with government stakeholders.
• Knowledge of fixed-wing, rotary-wing, ISR, and mission-support operations.
• Understanding of DoS INL/A programs and CONUS/OCONUS operations.

Responsibilities

• Direct global aviation operations for DoS INL/A across FW, RW, ISR, and mission support.
• Lead daily flight operations, crew scheduling, mission planning, dispatch and risk assessment.
• Provide general management and leadership to operations and mission requirements.
• Coordinate with government leadership, maintenance, logistics, and partners to align aircraft and crews with mission priorities.
• Monitor mission status, weather, airspace, crew duty limits, and threat conditions to minimize delays.
• Oversee contractor performance against KPIs for safety, staffing, and schedule adherence.
• Report readiness and metrics to senior stakeholders to enable timely decisions.
• Develop program management baselines and staffing plans post-award.

Skills

Aviation Operations

Program Management

Leadership

Flight Operations

Security Clearance

Education

BA/BS degree or higher

15+ years aviation experience without degree

Job description

V2X Inc. seeks a Director of Program Aviation Operations to oversee global aviation operations for the U.S. DoS INL/A Worldwide Aviation Support Services program.

This role directs fixed-wing, rotary-wing, and SUAS operations across CONUS/OCONUS, ensures mission readiness, coordinating with government partners and contractors. The position requires 10+ years of aviation operations and program leadership, active security clearance, and strong experience in proposal development and performance