Calspan
Government / Defence / Aerospace
United States | N. America
Director of Flight Operations - Various Business Jet Aircraft
VARIOUS
VARIOUS BUSINESS JET AIRCRAFT
Minimum requirements
- Experience in flight test and/or flight test training highly desired
Additional requirements
- Due to security requirements, this position requires US Citizenship
Preferred
- Bachelors/Masters in related discipline
- Recognized Test Pilot School graduate.
- Previous experience in management positions or; A combination of education and experience equivalent to above
- Extensive knowledge of flight test and flight test training
- Extensive knowledge of flight operations
- Ability to effectively manage people to maximize their potential and contributions
- Ability to effectively manage programs
- Ability to travel as needed
Job description
Calspan’s Flight Research Center is home to a fleet of experimental aircraft that include four Learjets and two Gulfstream G-IIIs. Calspan also operates the NF-16D VISTA aircraft for the Air Force Test Pilot School at Edwards AFB, CA. These aircraft are modified and used to conduct a variety of flight control, airborne sensor and system testing, and other flight research projects and demonstrations for commercial and government organizations around the world, including at the U.S. Air Force and Naval Test Pilot Schools. We are looking for a Flight Operations Directors in both our EAFB and Niagara Falls locations. These individuals will manage day-to-day company flight and maintenance operations and associated aircraft schedules.
This is a great opportunity to be part of an organization with a rich 80 year history that prides itself on its Be Calspan Values. If you think you have what it takes to Be Calspan, we encourage you to speak with us.
Compensation and benefits
Summary
- USD $180,000.00/Yr. - USD $200,000.00/Yr.
- Retaining great talent is as important as finding it, so at Calspan, we take our employee value proposition of Be Calspan quite seriously. To us, that means offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, recognition programs and promotional opportunities. Our benefits include: Health Insurance, Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance/Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Short-Term/Long-Term Disability, 401(k), Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Life Insurance Policy, Paid-Time Off, Company-paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave, Jury Duty, Military Leave, Employee Assistance Program, Educational Assistance Reimbursement , and Pet Insurance.
Equal opportunity employer
Calspan is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
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Base location
United States | N. America 
IAG - Niagara Falls 
