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Jet Aviation Staffing - Senior Manager, Corporate Aviation Flight Operations

Location: AR, US
Job Category: Flight Services
Career Level: Management
Requisition Id: 5095

Behind every seamless journey, is the perfect team. Since 1983, Jet Aviation Staffing has been supporting the industrys most prominent aviation companies by attracting and placing top talent. With thousands of direct hire placements of crew members, maintenance professionals, support staff, management and executive positions, and many more disciplines, we continue to perfect the art of staffing. When you want to find the very best career opportunity, you can rely on a team of dedicated professionals. On behalf of our external customers, Jet Aviation Staffing upholds in-depth and extensive standards to ensure we are recommending the best talent. Dedicated to the details, our expertise ensures a perfect career opportunity match for each of our candidates and a seamless experience for our customer.

The aviation department team ensures safe, reliable, and efficient travel for its associates worldwide. This is a close-knit group of aviation professionals dedicated to delivering exceptional travel experiences. Join this team to lead a high-performing team and help shape the future of its corporate aviation department.

As Senior Manager, Flight Operations, you will lead a small team responsible for the tactical oversight and management of FAR Part 91 domestic and international flight operations. Youll drive operational excellence in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, ensuring every trip is safe, compliant, and customer-focused.

What youll do

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of planners and dispatchers, fostering accountability and a sense of belonging.
• Oversee all aspects of flight operations, including scheduling, maintenance coordination, crew and passenger logistics, and compliance with aviation regulations.
• Prepare and review flight packages (flight plans, weather briefings, NOTAMs, performance data, etc.) for both domestic and international trips.
• Proactively identify and mitigate operational risks, including weather, crew fatigue, and airport complexity.
• Coordinate ground handling, airport slots, fueling, and emergency response as needed.
• Make real-time decisions regarding equipment, crew, and routing to ensure mission success and customer satisfaction.
• Maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Model the Corporate values, ethics, and standards in all aspects of your work.

What Youll Bring

• FAA Dispatcher License, ATP, or 10+ years of aviation operational experience.
• 5+ years as a licensed flight dispatcher or professional pilot with domestic and international expertise.
• Proven supervisory experience, including performance management and team development.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and ability to deliver results under pressure.
• Experience with flight planning, scheduling, and tracking software.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Innovative, process-minded approach with a focus on efficiency and effectiveness.
• Strong knowledge of FAA, TSA, and OSHA regulations.
• Experience with aviation scheduling and safety management systems.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends, as required by flight schedules.

Jet Aviation provides equal employment and affirmative action opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

Equal Employment Opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle at Jet Aviation, where individuals are hired, employed, recognized, and advance based upon their individual skills and abilities and without regard to an individuals race, color, national origin, age, religion, physical or mental disability status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), status as a protected veteran or any status or characteristic protected from employment discrimination under applicable federal, state and local laws (EEO status). This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, promotions, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, and opportunities for training and advancement.

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Job Tags

Full time, Local area, Worldwide, Flexible hours, Night shift,

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