Assistant Director of Operations

CommutAir is now hiring Assistant Director of Operations in North Olmsted, OH 44070. View job listing details and apply now. Who are we Were the airline that gets you to your next destination CommuteAir is striving to be the modern regional airline that our passengers and employees are looking for Our role in your career as a regional airline is an important one that we take seriously Community mentorship training and growth are all part of our DNA we want to make your vision of a successful career in the aviation industry a reality Where are we going We are a dedicated United Airlines partner that operates over 1600 weekly flights doing our part to connect people and their communities to the world via Uniteds Global Network Headquartered in Cleveland Ohio we operate multiple hubs throughout the mid-continent with our large fleet of Embraer 145 XR aircraft With crew bases in Denver Houston and Washington Dulles and maintenance bases in Houston Texas Albany New York and Lincoln Nebraska Weve grown significantly over the past 35 years and know that you will too Together We Soar Your success is our success Community is everything to us at CommuteAir Our diverse team overcomes a multitude of challenges each and every day with the collective support of our team We want to provide you with the tools you need to succeed By adopting a data-driven approach were innovating the traditional path to mainline by raising the bar and setting the standard for employee training and support We offer our team comprehensive benefits competitive pay internal advancement programs and personal access to flights on the Star Alliance network for yourself and your family Well see you to your next destination What the position is The position assists the 119 Director of Operations in ensuring that the Company obtains the highest level of safety and regulatory compliance possible while conducting all flight operations Essential functions Ensure that safety and security is the first consideration in all operations Coordinate with 119 Director of Operations to ensure allocation of departmental resources Participate with share and accept operational control authorities as coordinated with the Director of Operations Perform Flight Manager duties when assigned Monitor and ensure flight operations procedures allow compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations Operations Specifications and other applicable federal state and local regulations Ensure company and safety policies procedures and FARs are followed in all operations Foster strong relationships with regulatory authorities including but not limited to FAA DOT and TSA Draft and implement safety related corrective action plans for flight operations Chair Flight Operations Safety Action Groups and coordinate safety risk analysismanagement for operational changes under the companys SMS program Foster key industry stakeholder relationships to include but not limited to RAA airline safety organizations United Airlines Liaison with equipment manufacturers regarding aircraft equipment furnishings performance and weight and balance procedures Serve as a content owner or contributor for the Flight Operations manual library Assist with other duties and tasks that may be assigned by the Director of Operations Accountable for the Safety Management System SMS responsibilities as described in the Companys SMS Manual and Title 14 CFR Part 523 Authorities Supervision of Flight Operations management personnel Administer delegated operational control decisions Apply for and receive operations specifications Op Spec A007 General requirements amp qualifications Must be a current and qualified pilot in command PIC or coordinate training to obtain flight qualifications post-hire with Director of Operations Strong regulatory comprehension Company Operation Specification knowledge Excellent computer skills including but not limited to Microsoft Word Excel Outlook Adobe and PowerPoint Safety Management System SMS knowledge Exceptional interpersonal skills and an ability to handle high workloads Manual and technical writing experience preferred

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