Director Airline Adviser – Flight Management Systems

Job Title: Director – Flight Management Systems

Location: USA/Canada

Experience Level: Senior Leadership (12–18+ years)

We are seeking a Senior Commercial Aviation Software Leader with deep expertise in airline operations, flight management systems, and commercial aviation software platforms
. This role will lead cross‑functional engineering and product teams responsible for designing, delivering, and optimizing mission‑critical airline software solutions.

The ideal candidate brings a strong blend of technical leadership, aviation domain knowledge, and stakeholder management
, with experience working closely with airlines, operations teams, and product organizations.

• Lead development and delivery of commercial aviation and flight management software platforms
• Drive system architecture, scalability, performance, and reliability
• Guide engineering teams across full SDLC (design, development, testing, deployment)

• Collaborate with airline stakeholders on flight planning, dispatch, crew operations, safety, and regulatory compliance
• Ensure systems align with FAA / global aviation standards
• Translate airline operational requirements into scalable software solutions

• Manage and mentor engineering, product, and technical teams
• Work with business leaders, customers, and vendors to define roadmap and priorities
• Act as a bridge between technical teams and airline business users

• Improve operational efficiency through system enhancements and automation
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives across commercial airline platforms
• Oversee documentation, support models, and production stability

• 10–15+ years experience in commercial aviation software / airline systems
• Strong background in Flight Management Systems, airline operations, dispatch, or commercial platforms
• Proven experience leading engineering or product teams
• Ability to gather complex operational requirements and convert them into technical solutions
• Experience working directly with airlines, aviation operations teams, or aviation software vendors

• Mid‑Senior level

• Contract

• Consulting

• IT Services and IT Consulting

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