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Flight Standards Director

Location:

Teterboro, NJ, US

Flexible Work Arrangement: Onsite

Job Category: Flight Services

Career Level: Management

Requisition Id: 2709

Position Summary

Position based out of either one of the following locations: BED, TEB, PBI or OPF.

The Director of Flight Standards is responsible fordirecting all pilot standardization, training, and fleet related activities by ensuring the efficient execution crew standards and training plans, while complying with applicable FAA guidance and Company policies and procedureswhile providing the highest degree of safety and efficiency.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in functional area or related professional field from an accredited university or,relevant work experience.

• FAA Airline Transport Pilot license

• Experience in Flight, Standards or Training environments under 14CFAR: 121,125,135, or142.

Main Responsibilities

• Provides oversight of the development, delivery and implementation of all pilot training activities.

• Responsible for all Pilot Training records, their accuracy and compliance with FAA guidance and Company policies and procedures. Aids with forecasting pilot training needs and instructional staffing and equipment needed.

• Responsible to accomplish and resolve all aircraft fleet related matter in accordance with all Company policies and procedures as well as the DOT, FAA and TSA regulations.

• Leads the training scheduling, and fleet standardization/improvement.

• Supervises the scheduling of all training resources, including simulators, classrooms, and associated equipment.

• Oversees the efficient scheduling of training for Pilots, Flight Instructors, classrooms and associated equipment.

• Helps manage and monitor pilot training to remain within budget.

• Plans for future training requirements and costs.

• Works with the Chief Pilots, Line Check Airman, when necessary, on decisions regarding additional training and failure of training.

• Periodic observation of instructor staff to ensure department training objectives and standards are followed.

• Ensures that training activities are adequately supported in terms of equipment, facilities, and personnel.

• Oversees development of policies, standards and procedures to ensure that all training is accomplished and in compliance with required FAA training directives.

• Researching potential industry changes associated with future Pilot Mentoring.

Main Responsibilities Cont.

• Developing and maintaining instructional performance standards.

• Directing the development of needs assessment programs to ensure current training content is accurate and thorough in meeting the Company’s Pilot performance standards.

• Reporting to Flight Operations staff, the training and checking results regarding the effectiveness of the Flight Operations policies and procedures.

• Monitoring trends in Flight Crew Irregularity Reports, Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP), Flight Operation Quality Assurance (FOQA), Advanced Qualification Program, and Line Operations Safety Audit with timely feedback and proper operating procedure changes and ensure corrective actions.

• Monitoring Pilot manuals and the FOTM to ensure content accuracy and standardization.

• Assist in aircraft deliveries.

• Providing aircraft type expertise on a regular basis.

• Providing a forum for researching, evaluating, and implementing new or revised systems policies and procedures.

• Interfacing with Manufacturer Representatives on technical and procedural issues.

• Managing the Line Check Airmen group and ensuring a standardized approach to completion of line checks, simulator events, and operational experience.

• Supporting improvements in the aircraft software, hardware, and fuel efficiencies.

• Maintaining course currency for Training to comply with FAA mandates or changes.

• Additional duties as assigned by the Senior Director of Flight Training and Standards.

• May perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Desired Characteristics

• Strong personal values corresponding with Jet Aviation values (Trust, Honesty, Alignment, Transparency)

• Effective leader with ability to manage a large staff.

• Has a deep understanding of the intricacies and interplay of flight schedules, crew scheduling, labor contracts and crew behavior in the airline industry.

• Be capable of analyzing and getting to the root causes of operational issues and finding solutions.

• Naturally curious and loves to drive change that improves results.

• Excellent leadership and management skills-creates accountability, capability, commitment, execution, and results in sustainable ways.

• 1st class Medical (optional for supplemental flying).

• Mid or Large Cabin International Experience (optional for supplemental flying).

• Leadership within Flight, Training or Standards teams.

• Proven Experience interfacing and communicating with Government and Regulatory Agencies.

• Pursuing personal growth in technical knowledge and leadership skills.

• VIP client and customer support experience.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk or sit. The employee is occasionally required to climbs or balance, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds over their heads. Specific vision required for this job include, close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust and focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must be able to work in both a heavy maintenance environment and in upscale customer areas. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate with occasional high volume when aircrafts arrive/depart. The employee is frequently exposed to vibration. Occasional fuel fumes may permeate the workplace. Employee must be willing and able to work in all types of weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. The Hangar environment may be extreme hot and cold during certain seasons of the year.

The posted salary ranges will default to that of your regional location and will not include any premiums. The baseline range will be as follows: $230,000.00 - $250,000.00