Assistant Director of Operations
Job in
Ypsilanti, Washtenaw County, Michigan, 48197, USA
Listing for:
Kalitta Air
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-01-23
Job specializations:
-
Transportation
Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Title
:
Assistant Director of Operations (ADO)
Department
: OCC Management
Reports To
:
Director of Operations (DO)
Location
:
Must live in or be willing to relocate to the local MI area.
POSITION PURPOSE
The ADO assists the DO in oversight of the Flight Operations departments. The ADO will help to monitor, manage, coordinate, and communicate with the DO, the Chief Pilot, and other Flight Operations Management.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Assist in coordinating implementation, integration, and maintenance of Safety Management Systems (S.M.S.) throughout the OCC and Flight Operations.Ensure policies and procedures are documented in appropriate areas and communicated efficiently.Ensure all flight operations are conducted at the highest level of safety.Assist in developing, reviewing, revising, and obtaining required approvals of flight operation manuals and bulletins.Promote and maintain safety procedures throughout Flight Operations.Report regularly to the DO on matters relating to Flight Operations.Assist in monitoring electronic flight bag (EFB) releases and currency.Continually improve the level of safety in Flight Operations and the OCC.Comply with all applicable regulatory requirements.Act as a liaison with regulatory agencies and other third parties.Assists with A, B, and C OpSpecs application, custody, and maintenance.Assists with Pilot new hire process.EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Previous experience as a Check Pilot, Assistant Chief Pilot, Chief Pilot, or Director of Operations at a FAR 121/135 carrier preferred.Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Aviation Management or a related field preferred.Previous Boeing aircraft operating experience preferred.Ability to successfully complete Kalitta Air’s Captain upgrade program on either the B747 or B777.LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, write and understand spoken and written English. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
QUALIFICATIONS:FAA Multi-Engine Airline Transport Certificate or Restricted Multi-Engine Airline Pilot Certificate2500+ hours of total time minimum. 4000 hours preferred1500 turbine (Jet) flight time minimum500 PIC turbine (Jet) flight time minimumCurrent FAA Class 1 Medical CertificateFCC Radio LicenseNo restrictions on International TravelCurrent US PassportAbility to pass a 10-year security background check and pre-employment Drug and Alcohol testACCOMMODATIONS:
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PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The ability to walk up or down stairs.The ability to work in a confined area for long periods of time.Must be able to lift up to 60 lbs.WORK ENVIRONMENTEmployee will perform duties in an office environment, but will also be a line qualified pilot working both inside and outside of the cockpit in a wide variety of meteorological conditions, including extreme cold and heat.
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