Director of Flight Operations

Rocky Mountain College | Billings, Montana

Help Shape the Future of Collegiate Aviation

Rocky Mountain College is seeking an experienced, visionary, safety-focused, and dynamic Director of Flight Operations to lead one of the fastest-growing collegiate aviation programs in the Rocky Mountain region.

As our aviation program continues to expand, we are seeking a leader who is passionate about building organizations, developing people, and creating a culture of excellence. This is an outstanding opportunity for an accomplished aviation professional who is excited to help transform a growing collegiate aviation program into one of the premier collegiate aviation programs in the United States.

The Director of Flight Operations provides strategic and operational leadership for the College’s FAA Part 141 flight training program, ensuring the highest standards of safety, regulatory compliance, instructional quality, and operational excellence.

Reporting directly to the Director of Aviation, this position provides leadership for all aspects of Flight Operations. The Director works collaboratively with the Director of Maintenance to ensure aircraft readiness, safety, operational efficiency, and to support the continued growth of the Aviation Program.

Position Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and day-to-day oversight of Flight Operations.
• Supervise and develop Flight Operations staff including the Chief Flight Instructor, Assistant Chief Flight Instructor, Lead Flight Coordinator, Flight Instructors, and Office Manager/Flight Dispatcher.
• Recruit, hire, mentor, evaluate, and retain Flight Operations personnel while coordinating with the Chief Flight Instructor to recruit, interview, select, train, and develop highly qualified flight instructors.
• Coordinate closely with the Director of Maintenance and aircraft maintenance personnel to maximize aircraft availability, maintenance planning, and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee fleet utilization, scheduling, and operational readiness.
• Collaborate with the Director of Aviation to support strategic growth of the Aviation Program.
• Lead continuous improvement of training procedures, scheduling, safety initiatives, and customer service.
• Develop and administer annual operating budgets.
• Lead long-range operational planning for fleet growth, hangar and ramp capacity, maintenance support, staffing, facilities, technology, capital equipment, and infrastructure required for sustainable program growth.
• Develop short- and long-term operational plans supporting enrollment growth, fleet expansion, instructor staffing, maintenance capacity, and facilities planning.
• Support student recruitment, retention, graduate placement, industry partnerships, and collegiate flight team activities.
• Promote a culture of professionalism, innovation, collaboration, accountability, customer service, and safety.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
• Qualifications, certificates, ratings, and experience necessary to oversee an FAA Part 141 collegiate flight training operation.
• Progressive aviation leadership experience.
• Knowledge of FAA regulations, aviation safety, and flight training operations.
• Strong organizational, budgeting, strategic planning, communication, and leadership skills.
• Commitment to student success and helping grow Rocky Mountain College’s Aviation Program into one of the premier collegiate aviation programs in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting growth of a collegiate or professional flight operation.
• Experience with aviation logistics, fleet expansion, hangar and ramp planning.
• Experience collaborating with maintenance departments and planning maintenance resources.
• Experience with aircraft acquisition, lease management, budgeting, and capital planning.
• Experience improving aircraft utilization, scheduling, and operational efficiency.
• Experience with Safety Management Systems (SMS) and aviation technology.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Tuition remission
• Paid holidays and generous paid time off
• Professional development opportunities

Questions About the Position

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Information about Rocky Mountain College is available at www.rocky.edu.

Questions regarding this position may be directed to:

Kevin Boss, Director of Aviation: kevin.boss@rocky.edu
Human Resources: humanresources@rocky.edu

How to Apply

Complete the Rocky Mountain College Staff Application and submit a letter of interest, resume, and contact information for at least three professional references.

Email: jobs@rocky.edu
Mail: Rocky Mountain College Human Resources, 1511 Poly Drive, Billings, MT 59102

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Rocky Mountain College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.