Director, Aviation Operations

Job Description

The Director, Aviation Operations will lead all flight activities, ensuring safety, efficiency and compliance with FAA regulations by managing pilots, training, scheduling, manuals and liaising with regulatory bodies and other Trans Medics 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.

• Formulates and implements departmental plans and policies.
• Ensures and verifies that Trans Medics 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 Trans Medics 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 Trans Medics flight operations.
• Perform other Trans Medics tasks and duties as assigned/required.

• Director of Training

• 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.

• 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 as 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 equivalent in experience.
• Prior experience in Part 135 operations or aviation industry required.

Trans Medics, Inc. is a commercial‑stage medical technology company transforming organ transplant therapy for patients worldwide. Our mission is to help save more patients’ lives by increasing access to viable donor organs for those who are awaiting an organ transplant. To accomplish this mission, we partner closely with transplant stakeholders worldwide and help expand their access to healthy donor organs, while delivering the highest quality technology, service, clinical care and outcomes.

Driven by a passion for improving patient care, we make the impossible possible and keep our employees at the center of everything we do. Together, we strive to enhance the quality of life for transplant recipients and their families, fostering hope and healing in the journey toward better health.

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