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New York, United States

FAR 135 VP of Charter Operations – Long Island, NY area

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PLEASE NOTE: Please do not apply if you require visa sponsorship.  This position requires the candidate be able to work in the U.S. WITHOUT the need for visa sponsorship!  

This is a full time/direct hire position offering a competitive salary with full benefits package.

Title of Position:  VP, Charter Operations

Employment Location:   Farmingdale, NY (Long Island/Farmingdale, NY based but possible to work 2-3 days a week in Farmingdale, NY office at the Republic Airport and the remainder of time can be remote).

Summary

Well-established and growing Long Island-based aircraft management and charter company seeks a proven charter operations management executive. This individual will oversee the Charter Ops and Scheduling Departments managing a team of eight charter coordinators who ensure that all flights (Part 135 and Part 91) are handled flawlessly.

QUALIFICATIONS

The company offers future growth opportunities for a motivated leader. The ideal candidate will come from a top-notch aviation company and is looking to make positive contributions to an expanding organization.

• Minimum of 7 years RECENT FAR 135 Flight Charter Coordination leadership experience – experience managing a team of FAR 135 Flight Coordinators/Followers, Dispatch, etc.  – Must be currently working for a Part 135 Charter flight company
• Experience using JetInsight (preferred)
• Successful history in charter operations and leadership management
• Manage a team of eight professionals who handle all dispatch and flight coordination 24 hours per day/7 days per week.
• The team performs these tasks below, but the person we’re looking for is the leader of the team…a much more senior level position:
  • Coordinate all Owner and Charter flight services 24/7 including: scheduling, revisions, permits, clearances, ground handling, aircraft storage away from home base, passenger ground transportation, catering, and special concierge services.
  • Arrange aircraft handling with FBOs
  • Pre-and-post communication with flight crews
• Ability to collaborate well with individuals across the organization
• Ability to guide and mentor operations staff
• Ability to design and implement a successful operations strategy
• Excellent interpersonal, customer service and communication skills
• Outstanding planning, organization and problem-solving skills
• Ability to make sound decisions in a timely and confident manner
• Advanced time management skills
• Ability to build and maintain the respect of clients and co-workers
• Knowledge of quoting and operations systems, JetInsight is a plus
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel

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• Location: New York, United States
• Categories: Operations / Management
• Contract Type: Full Time