Flight Operations Manager

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Portage, MI 49002, United States
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Work flexibility: Onsite Req ID: R567940 Employee type: Full Time Job category: Facilities Travel: 20% Relocation: Yes

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What you will do:

As our Flight Operations Manager, you will support our company flight operations under 14 CFR Part 91 by providing scheduling and logistics coordination services You will be responsible for promoting the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of our fleet, personnel, and aviation infrastructure. This role requires exceptional communication skills, general regulatory knowledge, and a commitment to operational excellence. 

Operational Leadership 

  • Coordinate daily day-to-day flight operations by enforcing operational policies and partnering with maintenance, safety, and corporate security teams to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient operations.

Safety & Compliance 
  • Ensure compliance with all applicable aviation regulations (FAA, EASA, ICAO) and company policies while supporting audits, inspections, and regulatory reporting.

  • Monitor operational risk, contribute to the Safety Management System (SMS), and drive continuous improvement initiatives to maintain the highest safety standards.

Strategic Planning & Execution 

  • Execute operational strategies supporting executive travel and corporate objectives.

  • Analyze operational performance and support fleet planning, aircraft acquisition, vendor management, and continuous improvement

Financial & Resource Management 

  • Process department invoices and payments, including operating expenses, fuel management, and vendor contracts. 

  • Participate in the optimization of resource allocation, including crew scheduling and aircraft utilization. 

  • Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives while maintaining service quality and safety standards. 

Team Leadership & Development 

  • Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement while supporting the recruitment, training, and development of operational personnel.

Stakeholder Management 
  • Partner with executive leadership to support corporate travel needs and ensure high service levels. 

What you need:

Mandatory:

  • Bachelor’s degree is required for the role. 

  • 8 years of professional work experience.

  • 5+ years of experience in customer centric aviation operations.

  •  2+ years of experience with aviation regulations, flight operations, and safety management systems. 

Preferred:

  • FAA Dispatcher certification and/or aviation management certifications (e.g., CAM, credentialed Safety Manager) a plus.

  • Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills. 

  • Financial acumen with the ability to analyze operational metrics. 

  • Proficiency with aviation systems, scheduling software, and flight planning tools. 


United States of America Pay Ranges:

  • USN: $102,600 - $171,000 USD Annual
  • US5: $107,700 - $179,600 USD Annual
  • US10: $112,900 - $188,100 USD Annual
  • US15: $118,000 - $196,600 USD Annual
  • US20: $123,100 - $205,200 USD Annual
  • US30: $133,400 - $222,300 USD Annual
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Health benefits include: Medical and prescription drug insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, critical illness insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, personalized healthcare support, wellbeing program and tobacco cessation program. Financial benefits include: Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), 401(k) plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), basic life and AD&D insurance, and short-term disability insurance. Click here to learn more about: US Stryker employee benefits

Stryker offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology and Orthopaedics that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 150 million patients annually. Depending on customer requirements employees and new hires in sales and field roles that require access to customer accounts as a function of the job may be required to obtain various vaccinations as an essential function of their role.

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