EVP, Director of Operations

About the Role

As EVP, Director of Operations, you will step into executive ownership of our entire Part 135 operation, serving as Director of Operations under FAR Part 119 on an established certificate. You will carry full P&L responsibility for flight operations across both Elevate Aviation Group and Elevate Jet and hold a seat on our Senior Leadership Team. The Director of Maintenance, Chief Pilot, and Flight Operations team report to you. You will serve as the executive point of contact for the FAA Certificate Holding District Office on all audits, inspections, and certificate matters. Additionally, you will ensure operational excellence translates into client loyalty and revenue in partnership with client services and charter sales.

This is an executive command role that also requires you to perform as a Part 135 Pilot-in-Command on international operations.

Responsibilities

• Full regulatory authority and accountability as Director of Operations under FAR Part 119, including the GOM, FAA Ops Specs, and pilot duty/rest compliance
• P&L and commercial responsibility for the entire Part 135 flight operations business, across both brands
• Safety culture and risk posture across the certificate, including Part 5 SMS support
• AOSC duties under the approved TFSSP and PCSSP programs
• Customer growth and retention outcomes for the flight operations division

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience leading as a Director of Operations or Chief Pilot at a comparable Part 135 operation, with real P&L ownership
• Experience running flight operations across multiple brands or business units under one certificate
• Proven ability to build FAA relationships through audits, inspections, and certificate matters
• Experience driving customer growth and retention in aviation or another premium service environment
• Executive accountability for safety culture, regulatory standing, and financial performance

Qualifications

• Valid FAA Airline Transport Pilot license and first-class medical
• Bachelor's degree in Aviation Management, Business, or related field
• Valid US driver's license and passport
• U.S. work authorization (sponsorship not available at this time)

Pay

Base salary up to $255,000 (depending on experience) + 20% target annual bonus + commission eligibility

Schedule

Travel up to 50%