Vice President of Flight Operations
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on4926, Locksley Avenue, Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, 75209, United States
At JSX, we're not just a lifestyle carrier—we're a lifestyle employer. Here, entrepreneurship meets determination, and excellence is our standard. We believe that the journey is just as important as the destination, and every day, we strive to create a Joyful, Simple eXperience for our Customers. Join us, and find your runway to growth, innovation, and success.
The Vice President of Flight Operations serves as the executive leader responsible for the safety, compliance, reliability, and strategic direction of JSX's Flight Operations organization. Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer, this role oversees all pilot and inflight operational functions while ensuring the Director of Operations has the staffing, systems, and resources required to fulfill all regulatory responsibilities.
This role requires a highly experienced aviation leader who can balance operational excellence, pilot development, safety oversight, commercial coordination, and organizational leadership in a fast-moving and rapidly growing environment.
Your day will be highly strategic and operationally dynamic, centered around ensuring Flight Operations remains safe, compliant, efficient, and prepared to support JSX's continued growth. You will partner closely with the Director of Operations to ensure regulatory compliance and operational readiness across the network. You will establish and maintain Flight Operations policies in collaboration with leadership teams including Legal, Finance, Corporate Soul, and Operations.
You will oversee the full pilot production pipeline, from recruiting and hiring to training, deployment, upgrades, and professional development. Coordination with Commercial teams will ensure schedules are operationally feasible and aligned with pilot resources and regulatory requirements. You will manage Flight Operations budgets, operational planning, and resource allocation initiatives.
Once certified by the Director of Operations, you will support Mission Control and operational oversight rotations. You will ensure Flight Operations teams are properly staffed, trained, and equipped to support safe daily operations, partnering with Safety leadership to support ASAP, FOQA, SMS, and other safety reporting programs. You will lead operational readiness initiatives related to fleet growth, new aircraft introductions, technology upgrades, and network expansion.
You will monitor operational performance, staffing forecasts, and pilot resource utilization to identify opportunities for improvement. Finally, you will provide executive leadership during operational disruptions, irregular operations, and high-priority safety or compliance events.
JSX is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or any other protected status.
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Work model: On-site
4926, Locksley Avenue, Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, 75209, United States
Dallas, Texas
Bachelor's degree or higher in Aviation or a technically related field. Previous experience serving as a Director of Operations, Chief Pilot, or equivalent Part 119 leadership role. Experience supporting commercial schedule coordination and pilot resource optimization. Experience managing check airman programs, training captain deployment, and pilot upgrade forecasting.
Skills: Airline Transport Pilot Certificate, Faa Regulations, 14 CFR Parts 119, 14 CFR Parts 135, 14 CFR Parts 121, 14 CFR Parts 91, Crew Resource Management, Aviation Safety Systems, SMS Frameworks, 14 CFR Part 5.
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher in Aviation or a technically related field (preferred).
JSX operates within the Airlines and Aviation sector, providing private aviation services from its headquarters in Dallas, Texas. The company focuses on redefining the travel experience by offering a modern approach to air transport that prioritizes convenience and efficiency for its clientele. Their operations are designed to streamline the journey from the ground to the sky, emphasizing a seamless transition for passengers who value time and comfort over traditional commercial flight procedures. Serving individuals and businesses seeking a more personalized aerial journey, JSX positions itself as a distinct alternative in the aviation market. The organization maintains a presence in Dallas while delivering services that cater to the evolving needs of the private travel industry. By integrating technology with hospitality, JSX aims to set a new standard for how customers interact with air travel, ensuring a high level of service quality throughout the entire flight process.
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Experience
6+ yrs (Executive)
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher in Aviation or a technically related field (preferred)
Job Type
Full-Time
