Director of Flight Operations

The Aviation Program at Rocky Mountain College in Billings, Montana invites applications for a full time 12-month position. This person is responsible for leading and managing Flight Operations in the 4-year collegiate aviation program at Rocky Mountain College in Billings, Montana. Flight training is conducted under Part 141.  Flight Operations is located at the Billings Airport.  Requirements include overseeing 20 -25 staff including the Chief Flight Instructor, Assistant Chief Flight Instructor, Assistant Director of Flight Operations, Certified Flight Instructors, and Office Manager.  Works with the RMC Director of Maintenance in managing 9 aircraft owned by the College.  Oversees student flight training, scheduling, budgeting, and relationships with the Billings airport, the FAA, Billings ATC, and other stakeholders.  Flying as a CFI in a Check Pilot capacity is required.

Requirements:  Excellent leadership, written and oral communications skills.  Bachelor’s degree and aviation industry experience.  Certified Flight Instructor and Class II FAA medical certificate required.  Certified Flight Instructor Instrument (CFII) and Multi Engine Instructor (MEI) preferred.  Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) desired.

Starting salary will be up to $90,000.00 and will be starting in July 2025.

Information about Rocky Mountain College is available at https://www.rocky.edu  Any questions regarding this position should be directed to the Director of Aviation, Dan Hargrove at dan.hargrove@rocky.edu or Human Resources at humanresources@rocky.edu  Review of applications will begin January 13, 2025 and continue until the position is filled.

Benefits:

Benefits are available for this staff position.  They include medical, dental, and vision, life insurance, long term disability, short term disability, 403(b) retirement plan and tuition remission.

To Apply:

To apply, complete the Rocky Mountain College Staff Application.  In addition, please submit a letter of interest, resume, and a list of at least three references by email to jobs@rocky.edu or by mail to Rocky Mountain College, Human Resources, 1511 Poly Drive, Billings, MT, 59102.

Rocky Mountain College is an equal opportunity employer.