DM Air LLC — Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Estimated salary for Transportation, Storage and Distribution Managers (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025): $82,440–$146,770 per year, median $107,230. The employer did not provide a pay range for this listing.
Director of Operations (Part 135) DM Air, LLC | 119 Position Location: Remote / Flexible, with occasional travel as required Reports to: Accountable Executive About DM Air DM Air is a growing FAA Part 135 charter operator specializing in super-midsize and heavy business jets, with a fleet of Dassault Falcon aircraft. We are committed to operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and delivering exceptional private aviation services. We are seeking an experienced Director of Operations (DO) to join our leadership team in a part-time capacity. This position is ideal for a seasoned aviation professional who has previously served as a Part 135 Director of Operations and enjoys working with the FAA, maintaining regulatory compliance, and developing operational policies and procedures. Our organization has an established operations team and a strong Director of Safety who manages much of the day-to-day regulatory administration. We are looking for a DO whose primary focus will be FAA relationships, regulatory oversight, manuals, and maintaining the integrity of our Part 135 certificate. Key Responsibilities FAA Relations & Regulatory Compliance • Serve as the primary operational liaison with the FAA, including our Principal Operations Inspector (POI).
• Develop and maintain a strong, collaborative, and professional relationship with FAA representatives.
• Coordinate FAA approvals, authorizations, inspections, and regulatory submissions.
• Oversee updates to Operations Specifications (OpSpecs), including amendments as the fleet and operations evolve.
• Monitor regulatory changes and ensure company policies and procedures remain compliant with applicable FAA requirements.
• Represent DM Air during FAA meetings, audits, and inspections.
Manuals & Documentation • Maintain and oversee revisions to the General Operations Manual (GOM), General Maintenance Manual (GMM), and other applicable operational manuals, in coordination with the appropriate department heads.
• Ensure manuals accurately reflect current operations, regulatory requirements, and company procedures.
• Coordinate manual revisions, submissions, and approvals or acceptances with the FAA, as applicable.
• Identify opportunities to improve and streamline operational documentation and regulatory processes.
• Maintain consistency between company manuals, OpSpecs, and actual operating practices.
Operational Oversight • Fulfill the regulatory responsibilities of Director of Operations under 14 CFR Parts 119 and 135.
• Provide high-level operational oversight while working collaboratively with the COO, Chief Pilot, Director of Maintenance, and Director of Safety.
• Ensure operational policies and procedures support safe, efficient, and compliant flight operations.
• Participate in management meetings and provide guidance on regulatory and operational matters.
• Support aircraft additions, operational authorizations, and other certificate-related changes.
Collaboration with the Director of Safety DM Air has a dedicated Director of Safety who handles many of the administrative responsibilities traditionally associated with the DO position, including: • Administration and coordination of the company's drug and alcohol testing program.
• Pilot Records Database (PRD) contributor activities.
• Scheduling and tracking pilot training.
• Maintaining pilot qualification, training, and personnel records.
• Coordinating regulatory documentation and compliance tracking.
The DO will work closely with the Director of Safety to ensure these functions are properly administered and regulatory requirements are met, without needing to personally manage their daily execution.
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