EVP, Director of Operations
Company: ELEVATE AVIATION GROUP LLC
Role summary
EVP, Director of Operations is a role at ELEVATE AVIATION GROUP LLC in Plano, Texas, United States (on-site). Posted 2026-08-21. Experience level: 10+.
- Job title
- EVP, Director of Operations
- Company
- ELEVATE AVIATION GROUP LLC
- Location
- Plano, Texas, United States
- Work arrangement
- on-site
- Category
- Software Engineering
- Experience level
- 10+
- Date posted
- 2026-08-21
You’ll be stepping into a high-impact leadership role at Elevate Aviation Group, where you can directly influence company strategy and operational excellence. It is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys navigating complex logistics and building efficient systems in the fast-paced private aviation industry.
Job description
Description
Private aviation runs on trust, precision, and split-second judgment. At Elevate Jet, the modern evolution of nearly thirty years of private aviation expertise, we're looking for an executive who can hold all three, at the highest level.
As EVP, Director of Operations, you'll step into executive ownership of our entire Part 135 operation, taking the reins as Director of Operations under FAR Part 119 on an established certificate. You'll carry full P&L responsibility for flight operations across both Elevate Aviation Group and Elevate Jet, and hold a seat on our Senior Leadership Team. The Director of Maintenance, Chief Pilot, and Flight Operations team report to you. You'll be the executive point of contact for the FAA Certificate Holding District Office on all audits, inspections, and certificate matters. And when operational excellence needs to translate into client loyalty and revenue, that's on you too, in partnership with client services and charter sales.
This is an executive command role, and it's a flying role. You'll need to perform as a Part 135 Pilot-in-Command on international operations, not just direct the people who do.
What you'll own:
Full regulatory authority and accountability as Director of Operations under FAR Part 119, including the GOM, FAA Ops Specs, and pilot duty/rest compliance
P&L and commercial responsibility for the entire Part 135 flight operations business, across both brands
Safety culture and risk posture across the certificate, including Part 5 SMS support
AOSC duties under the approved TFSSP and PCSSP programs
Customer growth and retention outcomes for the flight operations division
You're a fit if you've:
Led as a Director of Operations or Chief Pilot at a comparable Part 135 operation for a minimum of 5 years, with real P&L ownership
Run flight operations across multiple brands or business units under one certificate
Built FAA relationships yourself, through audits, inspections, and certificate matters
Driven customer growth and retention in aviation or another premium service environment
Carried executive accountability for safety culture, regulatory standing, and financial performance, all at once
You'll need:
Valid FAA Airline Transport Pilot license and first-class medical
Bachelor's degree in Aviation Management, Business, or related field
Valid US driver's license and passport
U.S. work authorization (we're unable to sponsor at this time)
Compensation:
Base salary up to $255,000 (depending on experience) + 20% target annual bonus + commission eligibility
Travel:
Up to 50%
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