Flight Operations Manager- Global Fleet Pilot Leadership

Flight Operations Manager – Global Fleet Pilot Leadership

Location:

Columbus, Ohio

Position Type:
Permanent Full-Time

Work Base:
Onsite / Office

Category:
Flight Deck

Pilot Leadership Opportunity – If you are ready to take on the next challenge in your Pilot career, consider the Vista America Global Fleet Flight Operations Manager position. In this position, you are responsible for our Global aircraft – oversee the management and support of the fleet. Maintain safety, efficiency and service standards. This position will require relocation to Columbus, Ohio.

The FOM oversees the effective management and support of the fleet crewing and each pilot’s welfare to meet and maintain safety, efficiency and service standards, protecting & promoting the Vista America Brand.

When you join the Vista America team, we are committed to helping you grow and advance your career to include leadership opportunities.

Vista America, an operating partner of Vista – the world's leading global business aviation company – has established a new benchmark in business aviation services across the United States.

People Management Responsibilities

• Execute all performance management functions
• Ensure crew are calibrated with company goals
• Hold Bi–Monthly Fleet Meetings
• Execute all necessary time & attendance functions
• Quarterly 1‑on‑1 appraisal & review
• Reward & recognition for team members
• Effective talent strategy including internal changes & external hires

Crew Management Responsibilities

• Review duty assignments & fatigue reports of all flight crew
• Safeguard crew welfare
• Acts as the FOMoD in accordance with the FOMoD roster
• Review LIFUS progress
• Support the simulator program, ensuring all simulator profiles are completed in accordance with training objectives

Aircraft Operation Responsibilities

• Monitor and track sensitive flights assigned to the respective fleet
• Complete event debriefs and provide recommendations (within 48 hours)
• Review AOGs and provide operational recommendations
• Direct the implementation of existing, new, or revised flight operations policies and procedures
• Ensure all logistical procedures including handover checklists and documentation distribution accuracy & completion
• Identify fleet needs and issue fleet memos approved by CP
• Collaborate with MOC on maintenance events and MEL management
• Oversee client experience – including Wi‑Fi and cabin status

Statutory and Company Compliance Responsibilities

• Ensure understanding & compliance on efficiency policies & procedures
• Ensure all flight operations are conducted safely, in compliance with applicable regulations and in accordance with company policies and procedures through close work with DO and the Flight Operations Admin function
• Recommend standardization policies & procedures to CP

System (Tech) Responsibilities

• Ensure Centric/App compliance eCrew, EFF, ETL
• Utilize the assigned Tableau dashboard for data analysis
• Effective management of ADP, Success Factors & Confluence
• Analytical ability to evaluate data to support operational decisions
• Effective interpersonal aptitude
• Proficiency with Microsoft & GV
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to prepare reports pertaining to
• Ability to work in a high‑growth environment
• Ability to work cross‑functionally with other departments
• Maintain priorities to achieve goals
• Effectively manage a remote team

Additional Requirements

• Current check Airman/Captain on global aircraft (preferred)
• Possess a valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record
• Current first‑class medical certificate
• No accidents, incidents or FAA enforcement actions in the last 5 years
• Unrestricted world‑wide travel
• Position requires working evenings & weekends, on scheduled company holidays to support operations
• Extensive piloting background including international operations
• FOMs must maintain a full understanding of Jet Select’s GOM, OpSpecs, and applicable Federal Aviation Regulations
• Authorization to work in the United States
• 150 hours flight time in previous 365 days / 30 hours in previous 90 days

The affiliated operating partners of Vista America are equal‑employment‑opportunity employers. The affiliated operating partners of Vista do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. The affiliated operating partners of Vista also prohibit harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.