Director, Aviation Operations

POSITION SUMMARY 

The Director, Aviation Operations will lead all flight activities, ensuring safety, efficiency and strict compliant with FAA regulations by managing pilots, training, scheduling, manuals and liaising with regulatory bodies and other TransMedics departments 

This position is critical in shaping the standards, quality, effectiveness and culture within the aviation division.  As a key member of our Aviation leadership team, this role demands a strong background with experience as a Pilot-in-Command, Part 119 leadership, operational control, dispatch systems, culture enhancement, servant-based leadership and mentoring, training standards, Safety Management Systems and financial discipline. 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

This position is responsible for, but not limited to, the following: 

• Formulates and implements departmental plans and policies.
• Ensures and verifies that TransMedics flight operations are conducted in accordance with applicable Federal Aviation Regulations and Company policies.
• Maintains close liaison with the Chief Pilot and Director of Maintenance to ascertain the current status of pilots and aircraft.
• Maintains and distributes TransMedics flight operation manuals and appropriate revisions to required personnel.
• Ensures prompt reporting, filing and follow-up action on required reports to appropriate governmental agencies.
• Signs for the Company for the issuance and receipt of Operations Specifications.
• Is responsible for the coordination, scheduling, flight planning systems and release, monitoring and cancellation of flights.
• Provides operational control of TransMedics flight operations.

·       Perform other TransMedics tasks and duties as assigned/required. 

MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES 

This position manages the following position on a daily basis. 

• Director of Training 

PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES:

• General office environment sitting for extended periods at a computer.  
• Use hands and fingers for typing and operating equipment.  
• Have good vision and hearing to communicate with staff.  
• Possess basic organizational skills to manage complex schedules.  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A minimum of ten (10) years of experience in Flight Operations leadership.
• Strong work ethic, along with a proven high level of integrity.
• Working knowledge of FAA regulations related to Part 91/135 operations.
• A proven ability to administer the elements of a Safety Management System.
• A proven commitment to Servant-Based leadership. 
• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and meet tight deadlines. 
• Must be self-motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of working both independently and as part of a team. 
• Strong decision-making, abstract thinking, and problem-solving abilities. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills delivered with professionalism. 
• Proficient in basic math calculations, including decimals, time conversions, as well as a 24-hour clock format, and UTC. 
• Five (5) years of experience as a Part 119 Director of Operation, Chief Pilot or Director of Safety.
• Five (5) years of experience a Pilot-in-Command, Check Airman, Aircrew Program Director (APD) or Pilot Evaluator
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), SharePoint, and internet navigation.
• Proficiency in using industry-specific software and tools with the aptitude to learn new software.  
• High school diploma required; Bachelor of Science degree preferred OR the equivilent in experience.
• Prior experience in Part 135 operations or aviation industry required.

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