Senior Flight Operations Controller

BOND; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

BOND is seeking a Senior Flight Operations Controller to lead and coordinate 24/7 flight operations, oversee high‑complexity situations, and mentor junior controllers. You will manage flight releases, monitor operations, and serve as the main point of contact for day‑of changes, including diversions and replanning.

Ideal candidates have extensive flight ops experience, strong FAR/AIM knowledge, and the ability to lead in a fast‑paced, multi‑airport environment, including nights, weekends, and

Qualifications

• Leadership experience supervising 24/7 operations teams.
• Strong knowledge of FAR/AIM and international ops.
• Experience coordinating flight releases and operational planning.

Responsibilities

• Escalation point for active flight monitoring during high‑complexity ops or IROPs.
• Lead coordination of flight releases and operational flight plans per SOPs and regs.
• Be the crew's primary contact for day‑of changes: diversions and replanning.
• Oversee ground handling, fueling, and FBO arrangements at airports.
• Support complex international trip planning including permits and slots.
• Mentor junior controllers on SOPs, escalation and shift procedures.
• Assist the Tactical Desk Manager with duty/FTL risk management and reporting.

Skills

Leadership

People mentoring

Flight operations

Regulatory knowledge

FAR/AIM knowledge

Effective communication

Tools

Firelight

FlightBridge

FOS

Job description

We Are

BOND is a rapidly growing private aviation company revolutionizing fractional aircraft ownership and private aircraft management, delivering an elevated and seamless flying experience for discerning clients. Supported by a landmark Bombardier fleet order, we are building a modern fleet of late-model super-midsize and ultra-long-range aircraft and assembling a team committed to operational excellence, safety, and white-glove service.

Who We Are

As we scale toward launch and long-term growth, we are seeking professionals who want to help build a next‑generation aviation company and play a meaningful role in shaping how it operates from the ground up.

Role Overview

BOND's flight operations run around the clock, and the Senior Flight Operations Controller is the person the rest of the team leans on when things get complicated. You'll lead coordination of flight releases and operational flight plans, own active flight monitoring during high‑complexity operations or irregular operations (IROPs), and be the crew's go‑to contact for day‑of changes.

This role carries real leadership scope: you'll train and mentor junior controllers on SOPs, escalation handling, and shift procedures, and you'll work directly with the Tactical Desk Manager on duty and flight time limitation (FTL) risk management, operational reporting, and process improvement.

You're the right fit if you've built real depth in flight operations control, people already come to you when a call gets hard, and you want a role that formalizes that into escalation ownership and team leadership, working rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, in a true 24/7 environment.

What You'll Do

• Serve as the escalation point for active flight monitoring during high‑complexity operations or IROPs.
• Lead coordination of flight releases and operational flight plans in compliance with company SOPs and regulatory requirements.
• Be the crew's primary contact for day‑of changes: diversions, replanning, schedule shifts.
• Oversee ground handling, fueling, and FBO service arrangements at departure, arrival, and alternate airports.
• Support complex international trip planning, including permits, overflights, customs, and slots.
• Lead and mentor junior controllers, training them on SOPs, escalation handling, and shift procedures.
• Support the Tactical Desk Manager on duty with duty/FTL risk management, operational reporting, and process improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• 4–6 years of experience in flight operations, dispatch, or a related aviation control/coordination role.
• Proven ability to lead and mentor junior controllers, including training on SOPs, escalation handling, and shift procedures.
• Working knowledge of FAR/AIM regulations, international flight operations, and airspace procedures.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to relay time‑critical information clearly and concisely.
• Ability to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, in a 24/7 environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Part 91, 135, or 121 operational experience.
• Familiarity with flight planning software and dispatch systems such as Firelight, FlightBridge, FOS, or comparable platforms.

Why BOND

We're building a next‑generation aviation company, and we invest in the people making it happen. Joining BOND means stepping into a fast‑moving, high‑standards environment where your work has a direct impact from day one.

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Performance-based bonus eligibility (role dependent)
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance with supplemental coverage options and company‑paid life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays for eligible roles

If you're ready to help build something exceptional — we'd love to hear from you!

Equal Employment Opportunity

BOND is an equal opportunity employer and values a workplace where every team member is respected and supported. All employment decisions are made without regard to any status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.