Introduction:

The Director of Operations is responsible for coordinating the flight operations of the company.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• In conjunction with the VP of Ops, plan, organize and direct all aspects of the operations department, including assisting in the development and/or administration of policies, department goals and objectives; direct and coordinate program efforts toward the safest, most practical, efficient and profitable performance of the Companyrsquo;s flight schedules and related activities; develop and monitor program budget.
• Oversee compliance of all regulations, directives and operations specifications which are concerned with, relative to, or have effect on flight activities of the Company; ultimate authority in the determination of the initiation, continuation, diversion and termination of a flight in compliance with FARs and the operations specifications.
• Maintain and disseminate various handbooks, manuals and publications consistent with flight operations.
• Assure that each flight is monitored with respect to departure and arrival, maintenance and mechanical delays and any known conditions that may adversely affect the safety of flight.
• Train, supervise and evaluate staff; serve as a positive, constructive, communicative leader for the organization and its customers and policies for the industry and its participants.
• Serve as positive role model for ethical management behavior and promote an awareness and understanding of positive ethical and moral principles that is consistent with these principles; provide guidance, direction, management and support in a secure and dignified work environment; promote and support the mission of Empire Airlines.
• Other related duties as assigned.