Kalitta Air · 19 hours ago
Assistant Director of Operations
Ypsilanti, MI, US
Full-time
Onsite
Director/ExecutiveKalitta Air is seeking an Assistant Director of Operations to assist the Director of Operations in overseeing the Flight Operations departments. The role involves coordinating safety management systems, ensuring compliance with policies, and promoting safety procedures throughout the operations.
AutomotiveTransportationTravel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Assist in coordinating implementation, integration, and maintenance of Safety Management Systems (S.M.S.) throughout the OCC and Flight Operations
Ensure policies and procedures are documented in appropriate areas and communicated efficiently
Ensure all flight operations are conducted at the highest level of safety
Assist in developing, reviewing, revising, and obtaining required approvals of flight operation manuals and bulletins
Promote and maintain safety procedures throughout Flight Operations
Report regularly to the DO on matters relating to Flight Operations
Assist in monitoring electronic flight bag (EFB) releases and currency
Continually improve the level of safety in Flight Operations and the OCC
Comply with all applicable regulatory requirements
Act as a liaison with regulatory agencies and other third parties
Assists with A, B, and C OpSpecs application, custody, and maintenance
Assists with Pilot new hire process
Qualification
Required
Must live in or be willing to relocate to the local MI area
FAA Multi-Engine Airline Transport Certificate or Restricted Multi-Engine Airline Pilot Certificate
2500+ hours of total time minimum. 4000 hours preferred
1500 turbine (Jet) flight time minimum
500 PIC turbine (Jet) flight time minimum
Current FAA Class 1 Medical Certificate
FCC Radio License
No restrictions on International Travel
Current US Passport
Ability to pass a 10-year security background check and pre-employment Drug and Alcohol test
Preferred
Previous experience as a Check Pilot, Assistant Chief Pilot, Chief Pilot, or Director of Operations at a FAR 121/135 carrier
Associates or Bachelor's degree in Aviation Management or a related field
Previous Boeing aircraft operating experience
Ability to successfully complete Kalitta Air's Captain upgrade program on either the B747 or B777
Company
Kalitta Air
Kalitta Air is an Air freight cargo transportation dealing in Airlines/Aviation
Founded in 1999
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Scott Morgan
DAMAGE TOLERANCE SENIOR INSPECTOR
Recent News
2025-09-19
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