Winyah Flight School is hiring a Flight Operations Manager for the Georgetown, SC location. The Flight Operations Manager (FOM) provides leadership and strategic oversight of all flight training operations. This role is responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality instructional programs while managing flight instructors, support staff, and the aircraft fleet. The Flight Operations Manager fosters a strong culture of aviation safety, professionalism, regulatory compliance, and educational excellence, while serving as a key ambassador for the flight school within the aviation community; additionally, serving informally as the Part 61 Chief Flight Instructor.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead and manage all flight school personnel, including instructors and administrative/support staff.
Oversee scheduling, utilization, and operational readiness of the aircraft fleet.
Ensure all flight and ground training complies with FAA regulations (14 CFR Part 61), while maintaining instructor standardization and safety standards.
Oversee student training records, conduct stage checks, hire and train flight instructors, and manage the training curriculum.
Maintain compliance with FAA and TSA regulations, including accurate recordkeeping and operational standards.
Conduct flight training, ground instruction, and progress checks as needed.
Oversee initial and recurrent training for company flight instructors.
Promote a positive safety culture with strong emphasis on instructional quality and risk management.
Serve as a representative of the flight school within the community by attending local events and aviation-related seminars.
Act as the primary point of contact with the FAA regarding all matters.
Develop and administer employee incentive and recognition programs; administer discipline or recommend termination in accordance with company policy.
Perform other duties as assigned by the General Manager.
Physical and Operational Requirements
Ability to conduct flight and ground instruction, including extended periods of sitting, standing, and walking.
Ability to safely operate aircraft and work in hangar and ramp environments.
Must meet FAA medical and operational requirements for flight duties.
Recruiting, selection and training of flight instructors
All other duties as assigned by the General Manager

EDUCATION REQUIRED High school or equivalent; B.A./B.S. in Aviation Management or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience, preferred.

FLIGHT EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATIONS

CFI and CFII ratings required; MEI preferred
Demonstrated experience instructing in single-engine aircraft

AVIATION SKILLS AND BACKGROUND

Strong knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations and aviation safety standards.
Experience working with students in an educational or training environment.
Proficiency in curriculum development and structured training programs.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking ability.
Working knowledge of aircraft maintenance procedures and airframe systems.
Ability to deliver both classroom and hands-on flight instruction.
Demonstrated commitment to student success and professional pilot development.

QUALIFICATIONS

Proven leadership, supervisory, and organizational skills.
Strong people-management and team-building abilities.
Demonstrated commitment to aviation safety, professionalism, and pilot development.
Must maintain a safe pilot record and be insurable in all company aircraft.

BENEFITS INCLUDE:
401(K) Plan with Employer Match, Health Insurance (medical, dental, and vision), Paid PTO, Flexible Spending Accounts (Health and Dependent Care), Life insurance, short term and long term disability, Full Holiday Schedule and more.

This company, its subsidiaries, and joint ventures will provide equal employment opportunities to all persons and prohibits employment decisions on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, political affiliation, protected veterans’ status, or sexual orientation. All selection, hiring, and promotion decisions will be based on valid job related requirements consistent with performance of the essential functions of the position. This policy is in keeping with Executive Order 11246, as amended, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Equal Pay Act of 1963, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1988, the Vietnam Veterans Readjustment Assistance Acts, as amended, and other applicable federal and state laws. Pursuant to PL 93-638, as amended, preference will be given qualified to the Corporation’s Shareholders, Alaska Natives and American Indians in all phases of employment.

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