Privaira is a reliable and experienced private aircraft charter operator located at the Boca Raton Airport (KBCT). Privaira operates a fleet of Challengers, Hawkers, Lear, and Falcon Jet aircraft as well as Cessna Caravans. We are a highly regarded 10 or more international operator.
Our flight crews have significant time in each aircraft type, and our operations staff is highly experienced in aircraft management, charter, maintenance, and acquisition. Privaira is Argus Platinum and ISBAO Stage II registered, giving our passengers confidence that our safety and operations are independently reviewed and monitored for the industry’s highest standards.
Our aircraft are maintained to an impeccable standard and ready on demand. To grow our business, we are looking to add talent to our team. We offer an entrepreneurial environment with the potential to grow within an established industry leader. If you are a motivated self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced and high-energy environment with demonstrated excellence in prior endeavors and a strong desire to make an impact, apply to join our team.
A Privaira Manager of Flight Operations will be responsible for maintaining the fleet and crew schedules, ensuring adherence to all FAA Part 135 compliance requirements, assisting the Director of Operations, the Chief Pilot, and the Director of Safety in the development of standards, negotiation/coordination of flight logistics, and ensuring that all operations are conducted in a compliant, professional, and timely manner.
Specific duties include:
- Maintains the fleet and Crew schedule in coordination with dispatch and sales.
- Maintains crew training records electronically within our proprietary software
- Assigning flight crew schedules for both on-duty and training.
- Ensures all flight crew personnel are certified, current, and supervised according to the requirements specified in the Federal Aviation Regulations prior to being assigned to a flight.
- Ensures appropriate manuals, publications, and other documents required for flight are onboard all aircraft and updated prior to trip release.
- Assists the Director of Operations in establishing regulatory and non-regulatory standards for Privaira Air Charter procedures.
- Collaborates with the Director of Operations and Chief Pilot regarding flight crew personnel hiring.
- Works closely with the Chief Pilot regarding Crew scheduling, trip execution, and reconciliation.
- Serves as supervisory point of contact for flight crew personnel.
- Additional duties may include DER for employee onboarding, NATA/PRIA, Assistant AOSC and GSC for TSA TFSSP, and DER for Company Drug Program.
- Ensures all operations are conducted in a professional and timely manner.
- Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports as necessary for Safety, Operations, and Accounting.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- General knowledge of geography, aviation meteorology, customer service, and corporate aircraft types and performance.
- Exceptional communication, writing, and teamwork skills.
- Solid computer skills, proficient in MS Office software
- Attention to detail in composing, typing, and proofing materials, establishing priorities, and meeting deadlines
- Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to work as a team member while meeting individual performance goals
- Ability to foster relationships with other internal departments.
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced, demanding environment and demonstrate the ability to juggle and prioritize multiple tasks.
Required Qualifications:
- Previous aviation industry-specific work experience
- Experience with and an understanding of corporate aircraft operations and FAA regulations 14 CFR Part 91 and 135
Preferred Qualifications:
- College Degree (Aviation or Business degree preferred)
- FAA Dispatch Certificate or Pilot Certificate is a plus
- Experience with operating flight scheduling software systems preferred but not required o Knowledge and experience with US customs entry/exit procedures as well as international handling
