Director Flight Services - Fleet Operations Division

Director Flight Services - Fleet Operations Division

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is excited to announce an opening for a Director of Flight Services position. This role will be responsible for directing and managing operations and activities for a fleet of aircraft and coordinating the most efficient use of resources. The selected candidate must be a proven leader with demonstrated experience in aviation/transportation planning and strong communication skills across all organizational levels.

TxDOT offers exceptional stability, state benefits, paid training, and a strong work-life balance, including 100% paid health premiums for full-time employees, generous leave programs, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and career advancement pathways—all within a highly respected and award-winning agency. If you're passionate about aviation, take pride in delivering top-tier results, and are ready to contribute to a mission-driven public service organization, we encourage you to apply and become part of our dedicated TxDOT team!

Minimum Salary: $

Maximum Salary: $

Pay Basis:
Yearly

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Work Locations:
Austin Bergstrom Int Airport

10335 GOLF COURSE ROAD

Austin

Travel:
Yes, 25% of the Time

Shift: Day Job

Shift Details:
Mon-Fri 7:00 to 3:30

Location Flexibility:
Onsite

Benefits and Perks

At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:

• Retirement Plans
• Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
• Paid Leave and Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
• On-the-Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
• Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
• Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance. For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our Total Compensation Package website To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)

Position Description

Directs and manages activities of the Flight Services section to include the statewide air transportation system plan, aircraft charter operations and aircraft maintenance activities. Recommends policy, procedures, staffing and funding required to execute division programs. Reports to the Director, Fleet Operations Division Division. Manages professional, technical and administrative employees. Work requires extensive contact with high-level executives, governmental officials, general aviation services administrators and private entities.

Employees at this level are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product.

Essential Duties:

• Analyzes aircraft operations and activities; prepares/reviews reports, recommendations, and justifications for operational enhancements.
• Assigns work duties for pilots, schedulers, and flight line personnel; coordinates pilot and aircraft schedules to ensure the most efficient use of resources.
• Assists in managing, developing and coordinating projects and research pertaining to air transportation with federal, state, county and city governments.
• Assists in providing leadership and management in the implementation, administration and enforcement of laws and regulations relating to aviation matters in Texas.
• Develops and makes recommendations on the acquisition and replacement of aircraft and equipment.
• Researches and monitors current aviation and aircraft developments to include industry guidelines/standards, applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Coordinates the safe conduct of flight operations through pilot and copilot scheduling, maintenance coordination, flight line personnel, and pilot annual recurrent training.
• Participates in the development of the statewide transportation plan.
• Recommends and implements policies and procedures for departmental activities.
• Recommends staffing and funding for…