Flights Ops Specialist

Responsibilities

• Track aircraft utilization using electronic databases to develop and distribute accurate schedules ensuring full compliance with aircraft inspection programs, FAA airworthiness directives and manufacturer’s service instructions
• Create detailed work packages for scheduled inspections which include inspection program task cards, airworthiness directives, service bulletins and service instructions which will be used by aircraft mechanics and technicians performing these inspections
• Create work instructions that will allow for the efficient completion of planned maintenance activities
• Work closely with flight test engineering and the engineering planner to integrate the maintenance schedule with the overall FT project schedule
• Ensure GSE and Special Tooling requirements are identified
• Manage the scheduled and unscheduled maintenance as well as maintain FAA regulatory compliance on a fleet of 10-12 aircraft
• Work closely with Flight Test Engineers and planning cell members to schedule engineering projects on aircraft
• Schedule aircraft heavy maintenance with outside vendors and manage the maintenance event including monitoring vendor progress against the posted schedule, supporting vendor issues, facilitating contracts and agreements completion, monitoring cost and ensuring timely payments
• Deploy with aircraft during test campaigns
• Member of Flight Test planning cell
• Reviewing new project requests and assigning maintenance resources for the week
• Member of Corridor maintenance tracking implementation team
• Key Corridor training team member
• Alternate parts purchaser for the department
• Teach and mentor team members on aircraft maintenance techniques, Corridor best practices, specialized equipment operation

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in flight operations or a related field
• Strong knowledge of aviation regulations and industry best practices
• Bachelor's degree in aviation management or related field
• Experience with flight planning software and tools
• Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks
• Collaborative and team-oriented mindset
• Passion for aviation and commitment to safety

Benefits

• Employer-subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) match
• Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts
• EAP, and Educational Assistance
• Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave)
• 12 Paid Holidays