Operations Director jobs in Fairbanks, AK

Job Summary

The Assistant Director of Operations reports to the Director of Operations and is expected to work as a team to provide management oversite and innovative solutions to the regulatory challenges experienced in today’s dynamic airline industry. All initiatives will be vetted through the airline’s safety management system, with emphasis on policies and standards which ensure the maintenance and compliance of company manuals with respect to changing regulatory requirements. This person is expected to be ready to carry out the Director of Operation’s responsibilities when required.

Compensation: $110,000 Depending on Experience
Employment Type: Full-Time
FLSA Status: Exempt
Regular/Temporary Regular
Requisition ID: 486959303

Job Duties

• Maintain management operational control of company aircraft as assigned by assisting in the oversight of flight activities, scheduling, and flight release of all company aircraft in accordance with FAA approved operations specifications and pertinent company manuals.
• Communicates with the FAA and NTSB when assigned by the Director of Operations on operations matters pertaining to Everts Air Cargo. Has the authority to act for the Certificate Holder regarding EAC, including signing off FAA correspondence and operations specifications when so delegated by the Director of Operations.
• Maintain qualifications for at least one position as PIC in company aircraft.
• Review Company manual revisions and ensure the content of manuals and the appropriate interface within the manual system.
• Knowledgeable of and may conduct functions which may be required of the Chief Pilot position.
• Duties as required by the Everts Air Emergency Response Manual.
• Ensure adherence to procedures that promote the health and welfare of all employees.
• Promote the mission, vision, and values that the Company has developed, and ensure adherence to the Everts leadership manual and employee handbook.
• Build an organizational culture in which passion for continuous improvement is innate.

Additional Responsibilities:

Safety:
1. Comply with all safety aspects of your position.
2. Be familiar with the Company’s Safety Management System (SMS) and Occupational Safety Manual (OSM).
3. Follow all Company practices and procedures.
4. Contribute to the Safety Culture of the Company and report any Safety Hazards.
5. Keep your work areas clean and free of hazards; correct unsafe conditions when encountered and report those that you can’t personally correct to a supervisor.
6. Ensure daily conduct of a ‘Just Culture’ in the workplace.
7. Ensure that his or her own conduct is professional and reflects positively on the company in and out of the workplace.
Security:
1. Maintain employee vigilance and report all security concerns.

Physical Abilities:
The Physical requirements indicated below are examples of the physical aspects that this position must perform in carrying out essential job functions.

1. Ability to reach horizontally and vertically with arms. Sufficient dexterity to manipulate small objects and print or write legibly.
2. Sufficient physical ability, strength, mobility, and stamina to lift, carry, push, or pull objects which may frequently exceed 70 pounds in a series of functional tests which clearly simulates the work environment.
3. Physical ability to sit for extended periods of time.
4. Requires the ability to be sedentary for extended periods of time.
5. Shall perceive the nature of sound, near and far vision, depth perception, providing oral information, the manual dexterity to operate business related equipment, and handle and work with various materials and objects are important aspects of this job.

• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.

Environmental Conditions:
1. Requires the ability to work in extreme weather conditions.

Required Experience, Education & Skills

• Valid Driver’s License
• US Passport
• Must hold an airline transportation pilot certificate.
• Requires the ability to coordinate with and work for a variety of Management personnel and must be self-motivated, organized, and comfortable with frequent change.
• Requires the ability to understand, retain, and deliver information verbally and written.
• Requires high level of organizational skills, attention to detail, and record keeping skills and also the ability to maintain current and updated information.
• Computer literate including Microsoft Word, Access, Outlook, and Excel.
• Must have at least 3 years of supervisory or managerial experience within the last 6 years in a position that has exercised operational control over any operations conducted with large airplanes under part 121 or part 135.

Competitive Total Rewards Package

• Medical, dental and vision benefits
• 401k match program
• Paid Holidays
• CASS and KCM priveleges

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic information, or other legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. If you would like to view a copy of our affirmative action plans, please contact us.