Basic Function: Is responsible for all phases of the Flight Department to ensure the highest possible level of safety and efficiency. Responsible for development and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure successful operation of the Flight Department and management operations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Provide current material, publications or revision in an appropriate form including, but not limited to:
a. Aircraft checklists.
b. Performance charts.
c. Weight and balance.
d. Flight Operations Manuals.
e. Approved Aircraft Flight Manual.

2. Responsible for maintaining standards of safety by establishing adequate:
a. Ground and Flight procedures.
b. Ground training and flight training procedures.
c. Personnel and staffing procedures.
d. Record keeping procedures as specified in FARs 91, 135, and other applicable regulations.

3. Coordinates with Maintenance to ensure maximum efficiency of utilization of aircraft time for all operations.

4. Interview, recommend, and when necessary, discipline Flight Department personnel and/or suspend employees, if needed.

5. Attend industry meetings as applicable to flight operations.

6. Coordinate with the Chief Pilot to determine pilot staffing requirements.

7. Ensure coordination between Chief Pilot and Maintenance regarding specific aircraft type MELs.

8. Responsibility for adherence to all FARs as well as prohibiting implementation of arbitrary procedures or practices by Flight Department personnel as coordinated through the Chief Pilot.

9. While his duties can be delegated to others, he is responsible for assuring that the training program is administered in accordance with the approved Training Programs and applicable FARs.

10. Directs the Chief Pilot in establishing personnel rules, policies, wage recommendations and evaluations for Flight Operations personnel for optimum departmental efficiency.

11. Promotes a safety culture and proper handling of aircraft and equipment on the ground and in the air.

12. The Director of Operations shall be knowledgeable in all Flights Operations Manuals, FAA regulations, Operations Specifications and other information pertinent to his duties.

13. Participates as a Team Member to organize and develop new business opportunities.

14. Shall exercise Operational Control at all times.

15. Act as a pilot as require to maintain proficiency.

16. Act as the Liaison with the FAA Principle Operations Inspector or his designee.

17. Ensures and maintains regular and high level of communication with the President, company principals, and staff.

18. Has countermanding authority for RII Items.

19. Has administrative control of both Operations and the Maintenance Department.

20. While the Director of Operations may delegate his duties to a qualified person but may not delegate his responsibility.

Qualifications Required: SS14 CFR Part(s) 119.69(d) and 119.71(a) and (b)