- Authority: Has authority to act for the Certificate holder:
- Recruits and terminates personnel as required for operational continuity
- Participates in merit review and compensation of employees
- Manages key personnel related to flight operations
- Schedules aircraft flights, maintenance, and inspections in concert with the appropriate management personnel
- Supervises the Chief Pilot, Director of Maintenance and other employees as directed by the corporate office
- Ensures that all Company flight operations are conducted safely and aircraft are operated in compliance with the manufacturer's Rotorcraft Flight Manual, Federal Aviation Regulations, the GOM, and the regulations of other agencies with jurisdiction over flight operations
- Reports accidents and incidents per Sweet Helicopters Emergency Response Procedures (ERP)
- Full and complete authority to initiate, change, or suspend operations of an aircraft
- All other duties and responsibilities assigned but not limited to operational tasks
- Qualify for FAA Part 119 – 135 Director of Operations
- Prior/Current FAA Part 119/135 Management Experience
- Rotorcraft commercial/instrument (minimum) with First class medical certificate
- 2,500 hours – total aircraft flight time
- 1,000 hours – total turbine helicopter
- Excellent communicator
- Proactive relationship builder
- Strong team player
- Prior 135 VIP charter experience
- HAA experience beneficial
- Experience preferred in Agusta Westland A109 and Airbus Helicopter EC130T2
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Director of Helicopter Operations - Fort Wayne, United States - Sweet Helicopters
Description
ABOUT THE COMPANY:
Sweet Helicopters is a Part 135 operator in Fort Wayne, Indiana providing VIP charter service to the Midwest as well as helicopter air ambulance services in northern Indiana, northwest Ohio, and southern Michigan.
Experienced pilots, trained mechanics, and a state-of-the-art fleet help distinguish Sweet Helicopters as the premier charter organization in the region.
Sweet Helicopters belongs to the Surack Enterprises family of businesses, which includes Sweet Aviation, Enstrom Helicopter, and Aviation Specialty Insurance, among others.
Each company represents a manifestation of owner Chuck Surack's primary philosophy, to always do the right thing; this naturally fosters an inclusive, family-like atmosphere for all employees to grow and thrive.
OVERVIEW OF THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:
The Director of Operations understands this responsibility to customers and patients and diligently works to uphold Sweet Helicopters' sterling reputation for professionalism, convenience, and quality care.
An ideal candidate will emulate company values, as presented in the "Five H's." Honor (always do the right thing), humility (selflessness), helpfulness (heart of a servant leader), hunger (ambition to improve), and happiness (positive attitude).
The Director of Operations holds primary responsibility for maintaining FAA and Sweet Helicopters documentation, and therefore, must display an exquisite attention to detail and an innate flexibility to adapt at a moment's notice, depending on the demands of the day.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
FAA:
Company Operations and Training manuals, Operations Specifications, checklists, Minimum Equipment Lists and other pertinent documents, publications and manuals as necessary
○ Communicates with the Department of Transportation and the National Transportation Safety Board and files all required reports and documents
○ Signs FAA correspondence and Operations Specifications
○ Authority to establish and revise the policies and procedures specified in the General Operations Manual (GOM)
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:
PREFERRED BUT NOT REQUIRED
