Flight Operations Manager- Challenger Fleet Pilot Leadership
Listed on 2026-10-09
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Transportation
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Airport Operations & Services
- Challenger Fleet Pilot Leadership
Requisition
Brand Vista America
Category Flight Deck
Location Columbus
Work Base Hybrid
Position Type Permanent Full-Time
Job ProfilePilot Leadership Opportunity - If you are ready to take on the next challenge in your Pilot career, consider the Vista America Challenger Fleet Flight Operations Manager position. In this position, you are responsible for our Challenger aircraft - o versee the management and support of the fleet. M aintain safety, efficiency and service standards. This position is a hybrid role, with travel to CMH, DJT, TEB, and VNY.
The FOM oversees the effective management and support of the fleet crewing and each pilot’s welfare to meet and maintain safety, efficiency and service standards, protecting & promoting the Vista America Brand.
When you join the Vista America team, we are committed to helping you grow and advance your career to include leadership opportunities.
Vista America, an operating partner of Vista - the world's leading global business aviation company - has established a new benchmark in business aviation services across the United States.
Duties and ResponsibilitiesInclusive of the following but not limited to:
People Management Responsibilities- Execute all performance management functions
- Ensure crew are calibrated with company goals
- Hold Bi – Monthly Fleet Meetings
- Execute all necessary time & attendance functions
- Quarterly 1-on-1 appraisal & Review
- Reward & recognition for team members
- Effective Talent strategy including internal changes & external hires
- Review Duty assignments & Fatigue report of all Flight crew
- Safeguard crew welfare
- Acts as the FOMoD in accordance with the FOMoD roster.
- Review LIFUS progress
- Support the Simulator Program, ensures all simulator profiles are completed in accordance with the training objectives
- Monitor and track Sensitive flights assigned to respective fleet
- Complete Event debriefs and provide recommendations (within 48 hours)
- Review AOGs and provide operational recommendations.
- Direct the implementation of existing, new, or revised flight operations policies and p rocedures
- Ensure all logistical procedures including handover checklists and documentation distribution accuracy & completion. This includes aircraft equipment distribution are implemented and monitored effectively.
- Identify fleet needs and issue Fleet Memos approved by CP
- Collaborate with MOC on maintenance events and MEL management.
- Oversee Client experience - including WIFI and Cabin status
- Ensure understanding & compliance on Efficiency policies & procedures
- Ensure that all flight operations are conducted safely, in compliance with applicable regulations and in accordance with company policies and procedures through close work with the DO and the Flight Operations Admin function.
- Recommend to CP standardization policies & procedures
- Ensure Centric/ App compliance eCrew, EFF, ETL
- Utilize the assigned Tableau Dashboard for data analysis
- Effective management of ADP, Success Factors & Confluence.
- Analytical ability to evaluate data to support operational decisions
- Effective interpersonal aptitude
- Proficiency with Microsoft & GV
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to prepare reports pertaining to
- Ability to work in a high growth environment
- Ability to work cross functionally with other departments
- Maintain priorities to achieve goals
- Effectively manage a remote team
- Current Check Airman/ Captain on Challenger Aircraft (preferred)
- Possess a valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
- Current first class medical certificate
- No accidents, incidents or FAA…
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