Vice President, Flight Operations

We’re here to make air travel affordable for everyone, and we’re looking for talented individuals who want to help us continue changing the industry for the better. As Canada’s most reliable airline, we're all about offering real value. As we continue to expand our network, increase flight frequencies, and introduce more services, we’re looking for passionate team members to help us in our mission to make air travel accessible for everyone.

We know who we are, and we’re confident in our approach.

Join Flair’s Flight Operations team, where executive leadership and operational oversight support the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the airline. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer (COO), the Vice President, Flight Operations is responsible for the strategic direction and performance of Flight Operations, the Chief Pilot’s Office, Pilot Training, Crew Resources and Planning, Dispatch, and the Operational Control Centre (OCC).

The role ensures operational priorities, resources, and capabilities are aligned with regulatory requirements, business objectives, and long-term growth plans.

The Vice President, Flight Operations, supports the COO, who holds the Operations Manager designation under the Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs), in fulfilling the associated regulatory and operational responsibilities. The role provides executive oversight of operational performance, crew planning, training, safety, and risk management while driving improvements in reliability and efficiency across the network.

Working with the Executive Leadership Team, the Vice President supports fleet growth, new base openings, and extended-range operations by ensuring workforce planning, training capacity, operational systems, and technology investments are aligned with the airline’s evolving needs.

This role is based on‑site at our Toronto, ON (YYZ) office.

• Provide executive leadership for the safe, compliant, and efficient operation of Flair's Flight Operations portfolio, including Flight Operations, the Chief Pilot's Office, Pilot Training, Crew Resources and Planning, and the OCC.
• Lead the development and execution of the Flight Operations strategy in alignment with Flair's broader operational priorities, flairFWD pillars, and business objectives.
• Own Flight Operations' operating budget, including crew, training, and OCC/dispatch costs, and manage resource allocation in line with the Company's operating plan and capital priorities.
• Lead the Flight Operations leadership team, ensuring the appropriate structure, resources, and capabilities are in place to support safe and effective operations across all areas of responsibility.

• Support the Chief Operating Officer, who holds the Operations Manager designation under the CARs, in the control of operations and operational standards for all aircraft operated, and in the identification of operations coordination functions that affect operational control, such as maintenance, crew scheduling, load control, and equipment scheduling.
• Ensure crew scheduling and Dispatch operations comply with flight and duty time regulations, and that Flight Crew Members are kept informed of changes to applicable regulations and standards.
• Oversee the receipt and actioning of aeronautical information affecting the safety of flight, and support the dissemination of aircraft safety information, both internal and external, in conjunction with Flair's SMS.
• Maintain a current Operations electronic Master Library, and support the Operations Manager in the governance, content, and amendment of the Company Operations Manual…