Operations Manager - FAR135 Airline - Ameriflight, LLC

Ameriflight, LLC is the nation’s largest Part 135 Cargo airline and the unparalleled leader in scalable, outsourced aviation services to the regional express airfreight market. Our diversified portfolio of offerings allow major cargo integrators, manufacturers, aircraft operators and freight forwarders to adapt to the ever-changing demands and speed of a modern air cargo supply chain.

We operate over 150 dedicated cargo aircraft, including the Saab 340B, Embraer 120, Fairchild SA227, Beechcraft 1900, and Beechcraft 99 from bases across the U.S. and Puerto Rico.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, ge

For this position we are looking for an individual with previous FAR121 or 135 Airline Operations and management experience.

Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Director of Airline Operations:

• Assures dispatchers are properly informed of company functions and that they are knowledgeable of operational activities and provides guidance to dispatchers
• Interacts with customers on a regular basis to assure Ameriflight services are to the customer’s satisfaction
• Assists in short-term planning for company operations
• Collaborates with department heads in base to ensure they understand nature of operations and support to operations
• Researches and resolves customer service issues
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Airline Operations

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervises dispatch staff and directs (not supervises) Line Services’ employees engaged in client activities
• Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of this unit
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees
• Planning, assigning, and directing work
• Appraising and addressing performance, rewarding and employees and addressing complaints to resolve problems

Required Qualifications

• Three plus years of management experience with Part 135 operator preferred
• Four-year college degree or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorships
• Ability to obtain an airport access badge (SIDA badge)
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operation and maintenance instructions including procedure manuals
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customer and/or employees of organization
• Must have a valid Driver’s License and meet all company insurance criteria

nder identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Director of Airline Operations:

• Assures dispatchers are properly informed of company functions and that they are knowledgeable of operational activities and provides guidance to dispatchers
• Interacts with customers on a regular basis to assure Ameriflight services are to the customer’s satisfaction
• Assists in short-term planning for company operations
• Collaborates with department heads in base to ensure they understand nature of operations and support to operations
• Researches and resolves customer service issues
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Airline Operations

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervises dispatch staff and directs (not supervises) Line Services’ employees engaged in client activities
• Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of this unit
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees
• Planning, assigning, and directing work
• Appraising and addressing performance, rewarding and employees and addressing complaints to resolve problems

Required Qualifications

• Three plus years of management experience with Part 135 operator preferred
• Four-year college degree or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorships
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operation and maintenance instructions including procedure manuals
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customer and/or employees of organization
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S.
• Must meet airport badging requirements, including a TSA Security background check
• Must have a valid Driver’s License and meet all company insurance criteria
• Ameriflight is an E-Verify participant