Director of Flight Operations

About PSA

PSA Airlines, a wholly owned subsidiary of American Airlines, offers unparalleled opportunities for growth and professional development. We value teamwork, diversity, and inclusivity and strive to create a safe, respectful, and happy work environment for our more than 4,000 employees. Our company culture, known as The PSA Way, is our foundation for operation and fosters stability, growth and a focus on the future while always placing safety at the forefront of everything we do.

We are driven in our goals and achievements, eager to be better. We are reliable to one another and accountable for our actions. And we are caring in our daily interactions, with teammates, colleagues, and customers. Join our team to enjoy comprehensive benefits, including travel privileges on the American Airlines global network, so you can explore new destinations and create unforgettable memories with family and friends.

• Travel privileges on the American Airlines global network
• A generous vacation plan designed to let you enjoy your travel perks
• 401(k) with company match
• American Airlines Group (AAG) profit‑sharing and bonus opportunities
• A choice of three health plan options, all with nationwide coverage with the United Healthcare Choice Plus network
• Premium dental coverage
• Vision plan options provided, including a plan that covers both glasses and contacts every year
• Benefits navigation services, including finding a doctor, scheduling an appointment, understanding your medical bills, and free second‑opinion services
• Access to 24‑hour virtual urgent care services
• Family planning and fertility treatment
• LGBTQ+ friendly services including gender‑affirming care, assistance finding knowledgeable providers, and family planning
• Company‑paid Life and AD&D Insurance, Short‑term and Long‑term Disability, and supplemental life insurance options for spouses and dependent children
• Flexible Spending Accounts for both Health Care and Dependent Care services
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program providing a range of services, including 5 free in‑person sessions with a health care professional

Position Summary – The Director of Flight Operations provides direction to assure Flight Operations achieves Company goals and objectives associated with safety, security, reliability, operational efficiency, productivity, and customer satisfaction. Provide leadership to ensure best practices in standards operating procedures and technical/regulatory compliance.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible and accountable for the duties and responsibilities required of the Director of Operations as required by FAA Part 119.65(a)(2).
• Ensure that PSA Flight Operations are conducted to the highest level of safety reasonable.
• Maintain and improve safety risk management processes within Flight Operations that support the principles of the Safety Management System (SMS) and this policy manual.
• Enforce departmental safety objectives, which support company goals through close coordination with the Company Safety Department.
• Responsible for maintaining compliance with all standards established by PSA Airlines.
• Responsible for maintaining compliance with all regulations established by the governing state authorities.
• Serve as the direct liaison between flight operations and the FAA/CAA on matters of mutual concern including, but not limited to operating specifications, de/anti‑icing and operational concerns and act as a liaison with relevant external entities.
• Coordinate with Assistant Director of Operations Training and Delivery, to ensure operational safety and standardization of procedures.
• Through the supervision of the Manager of Flight Standards, ensure Flight Standards are upheld and Line Check Airman are well supported.
• Develop and implement strategies for communicating Company goals and department performance requirements to all department personnel.
• Recommend and communicate operational requirements to the Assistant Director of Flight Operations.
• Provide research and development, technical expertise, and coordination in the implementation of new equipment, procedures, and policies.
• Analyze new products to ensure regulatory compliance, safety…