Vice President of Flight Operations

Thrive Aviation - Henderson, NV

Full-time - Senior

Henderson, NV

About the position

The Vice President of Flight Operations at Thrive Aviation is a senior leadership role focused on overseeing the Flight Support, Safety, and Compliance departments. This position is crucial for ensuring that all flight activities are conducted efficiently, reliably, and in strict adherence to regulatory and safety standards. The VP will drive operational excellence, promote a strong safety culture, and support compliance efforts to maintain the highest standards of service and safety within the organization.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the flight operations department to ensure legal, safe and efficient operation.
• Development and enforcement of department policies and ensuring compliance with all laws, rules, and regulations governing flight activities.
• Optimize dispatch reliability and operational efficiency across all flight operations.
• Oversee timely flight planning, crew scheduling, request-to-book (RTB) processes, client services, travel and logistics coordination.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve operational challenges promptly.
• Lead safety audits and ensure findings are addressed effectively and in a timely manner.
• Regularly review and update the Safety Management System (SMS) and Emergency Response Plan (ERP).
• Responsible for all aircraft and pilot record keeping requirements and the proper maintenance and disposition of those records.
• Oversee the management of PRIA requests efficiently and accurately.
• Oversee the scheduling of FSI training classes to meet pilot requirements.
• Maintain and manage accurate pilot records to comply with federal and organizational standards.
• Ensure that qualified and current pilots are assigned to each flight and that each flight has a designated Pilot-in-Command.
• Conduct investigations in cooperation with government agencies to determine causes of accidents or incidents and to improve safety procedures.
• Actively suggest ideas of improvement to senior leadership.
• Maintain the highest degree of knowledge in the company's manuals, FAA regulations, letters of interpretations, and applicable laws.
• Represent the company in a professional manner at trade shows and industry/marketing events.
• Be available on nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Aviation Management or related field.
• 8-10 years of management experience in aviation operations, including flight support, dispatch, safety/compliance functions.
• Expert level knowledge of FAA regulations as it pertains to flight operations and aircraft maintenance.
• Working knowledge of OSHA and company requirements.
• Knowledge of safe working techniques and procedures.
• Excellent communication, organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills.
• Effective leadership and interpersonal skills with an ability to supervise a team.
• In-depth knowledge of flight line operations, aircraft/vehicle movement, and safety/hazards.
• Advanced technical writing knowledge and experience within the aviation industry.
• Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office and applicable suite of products.