Director of Operations - Part 135

About the position

Bridger Aerospace is looking for a Director of Operations - Part 135 to lead our Air Attack Fleet. Air Attack aircraft are the command center over a wildfire. On board, the Air Tactical Group Supervisor maintains essential communication with the Incident Commander and coordinates aerial firefighting resources. Ideal candidates respond well when faced with a quickly changing environment and rely on their excellent judgement to complete the mission safely while following all Federal Aviation Regulations, company procedures, and Standard Operating Procedures. We are looking for a talented and experienced individual to join and lead the industry's finest Air Attack fleet.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the Chief Pilot and Air Attack Pilot Team.
• Ensure that all flight operations are conducted safely and in compliance with all Federal Aviation Regulations, Operations Specifications, and Company policies.
• Act for the Certificate holder, including the signing of FAA correspondence and operations specifications.
• Communicate with the FAA Flight Standards District Office and the National Transportation Safety Board.
• File all required reports and documents.
• Devise revisions to the operations manual as needed, submit the proposed revisions to the FSDO, receive confirmation from the FSDO that the revisions are acceptable, and distribute those revisions to all manual holders.
• Schedule aircraft availability, including scheduling the aircraft for required inspections or required maintenance.
• Coordinate with the timely correction of mechanical irregularities and discrepancies in the absence of the DOM.
• Inform the DOM of all aircraft maintenance or inspections performed on the aircraft when away from home base by fax or email.
• Manage the MEL Program.

Requirements

• Must meet requirements 14 CFR part 119.71(b)
• Have at least 3 years supervisory or managerial experience within the last 6 years in a position that exercised operational control over any operations conducted under part 121 or part 135.
• No FAA violations/warnings in last five years.

Nice-to-haves

• 2500 hours total time
• 2000 hours PIC
• Previous Aerial Fire Fighting experience
• Previous Check Airman Experience

Benefits

• Competitive salary and growth opportunities
• Company performance-based bonus plan
• Equity stock-based compensation package
• Employer-funded comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance for employees and dependents
• 401k with company match
• Employer-funded life and disability insurance coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and Dependent Care FSA options