Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

The National Headquarters of the Commemorative Air Force, a 501c3 non-profit organization located in Dallas, Texas, is seeking a full-time Director of Operations. The position is located and based at Dallas Executive Airport at our National Airbase Campus Facility. The position is an exciting opportunity to work with Volunteers while preserving and operating historic vintage aircraft. The position affords the opportunity to travel to CAF locations and airshows across the country.

This job is a civilian position and does not require military service (including commission and enlistment).

Job Summary:

The CAF Director of Operations reports to the Chief Aviation Officer. This position is responsible for all 175 aircraft, flight operations, airshow events, and operational activities that happen within the CAF and its 80 CAF units. Modeling and leadership of a safety culture is paramount. Duties include:

- Promote a safety culture first and foremost.

- Provide management and oversight of the Operations Office Manager.

- Oversight of the online flight management software ‘Rally Point’ for aircraft operations.

- Leadership of the CAF Stan Eval Committee and their safety charter.

- Oversight of the CAF pilot proficiency and evaluation program.

- Work directly with the members, volunteers, and pilots to assist them with all operational needs.

- Management of the LHFE 6802 exemption and 91.147 Rides for Hire Programs.

- Oversight of the CAF Drug and Alcohol abatement program.

- Oversight of the CAFR regulation documents including 60-1, 55-7, 66-1.

- Work closely with FAA and other industry partnerships.

- Reviews and approves pilot transition letters, FEB, and pilot fit to fly evaluations.

Employment Type:

Full-Time

Qualifications:

· Current CFI (required).

· Class 2 Medical (required, or highly desirable).

· Must be eligible to enroll in the CAF’s managed Drug and Alcohol testing program.

· Warbird, Vintage, and Flight Training experience (highly desirable).

· A&P preferred but not required.

· Experience and ability to work with volunteers is a required skill.

Benefits:

&degree; Health, Vision and Dental Insurance available.

&degree; Life insurance, long-term and short-term disability available.

&degree; Up to 3% employer matched Retirement plan.

&degree; Paid vacation time available for first year employees.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. This job description may be revised upon development of other duties and changes in responsibilities.

The Commemorative Air Force is the world’s largest WWII Flying Museum with 175 WWII aircraft in 80 units located across the country. The CAF has a volunteer membership of approximately 10,000. Information concerning our organization can be obtained at

Job Tags

Similar Jobs