AirQuest Aviation | PC-24 Pilot

Director of Flight Operations/Pilot

Location: Butler, PA, USA

Employment Type: Full-Time

Company Overview

AirQuest Aviation is a premier Western Pennsylvania fixed-base operator (FBO) established in 2007. Operating out of Pittsburgh-Butler Regional Airport (KBTP) and Beaver County Airport (KBVI), the company provides luxurious charters, maintenance, flight school, and management services across the 48 contiguous United States, the Bahamas, and Canada. AirQuest is committed to professional growth, internal promotion, and maintaining high standards of service.

Position Summary

The Director of Flight Operations reports to the VP of Operations and is responsible for designing infrastructure that supports the safe, efficient, and legal execution of flight operations. The successful candidate will develop operational solutions, manage supervisory staff, and serve as the primary point of contact for pilots regarding operational control. Responsibilities include aircraft performance oversight, rigorous record keeping, FAA relations, and talent acquisition.

Primary Responsibilities

• Oversee the flight operations department to ensure legal, safe, and efficient performance.
• Develop and enforce company policies and ensure compliance with all laws and regulations governing flight and maintenance activities.
• Perform duties as a flight crewmember when appropriately qualified.
• Manage the final approval process for all flight operations personnel selection.
• Maintain and oversee the disposition of all required operational records, including ensuring load manifests are available at the Principal Base of Operations for at least 30 days.
• Maintain a professional working relationship with FAA Principal Inspectors.
• Assign qualified, current pilots to each flight and ensure every flight has a designated Pilot-in-Command.
• Coordinate with the Director of Maintenance and the Pilot-in-Command to verify aircraft airworthiness and inspection status for all missions.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Must hold an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate.
• Required experience (must meet one of the following):
  • At least 3 years of supervisory or managerial experience within the last 6 years in a position exercising operational control under Part 121 or Part 135.
  • For first-time Directors of Operations: At least 3 years of experience within the past 6 years as Pilot-in-Command of an aircraft under Part 121 or Part 135.
  • For candidates with prior Director of Operations experience: At least 3 years of experience as Pilot-in-Command of an aircraft under Part 121 or Part 135.
• PC-24 experience is preferred.

Safety Sensitive Status

This is a safety-sensitive position involving work on project sites and heavy manufacturing facilities with potential life-threatening hazards. Duties may include working at heights, in confined spaces, and around heavy equipment. The role may require weekend and night work. Due to the company's status as a Federal Contractor, this position is subject to stringent drug testing and compliance policies.

Benefits

AirQuest Aviation offers a comprehensive benefits package including: Paid Time Off, holidays, medical, dental, and vision insurance, optional Health Savings Account (HSA), voluntary short-term disability, voluntary term life insurance, company-paid long-term disability insurance, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), a 401(k) Savings & Profit Sharing Plan, and a 529 Employer Sponsored Plan.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Brayman and Affiliate Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Confidentiality

This position requires access to confidential and proprietary information; a signed confidentiality agreement is a condition of employment.