Director of Flight Program Operations, Moses Lake

The Director of Flight Program Operations provides leadership, institutional oversight, and strategic direction for the Part 141 Flight Training Program. The Director is responsible for the governance, regulatory compliance oversight, fiscal oversight, safety governance, workforce alignment, and external relations.

The Director of Flight Operations and the Chief Pilot Instructor operate as collaborative partners, combining institutional oversight and operational expertise to deliver a safe, compliant, equitable, and high-quality flight training program.

The Director provides institutional oversight and leadership for the Flight Program, working in close partnership with the Chief Pilot, who retains responsibility for daily flight instruction, instructional methods, student training decisions, flight scheduling, and aircraft dispatch.

This position reports to the Dean of Workforce Education.

SUPERVISES:

* Flight Interns - 6-8 * Program Specialist 2 - 2 * Aircraft Mechanic/Inspector Lead - 1 * Aircraft Mechanic/Inspector - 1 * Aircraft Mechanic - 1

BBCC's organizational strength is captured in our small but mighty spirit. A small college taking on BIG things to enact BIG change to lift our students and employees. We are dedicated to extending postsecondary access to all our service district members and providing an environment for all to grow personally and professionally, steered by our mission and vision.

Vision: To become our communities' first choice to dream, learn, and succeed.

Mission

Serve as a Bridge

Stand as a Leader

Support for Success

Our guiding principles are a call to action, establishing a standard for how we interact with each other, present BBCC in the community, serve students AND act upon areas of inequity.

Guiding Principles

Honor our Role as a Hispanic-Serving Institution

Advocate for Equity, Inclusion,&Diversity

Embrace our Workplace Norms

Innovate Proactively

Model Integrity

Educate All

If you share these values, we encourage you to come be a part of the movement happening at Big Bend Community College.

This position is open until filled. Priority consideration will be given to applicants whose complete application has been received by June 12, 2026. Big Bend Community College reserves the right to offer this position to a qualified candidate at any time, so a prompt response is encouraged.

Essential Job Duties:

Primary essential responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to, the following:

Program Leadership&Governance

* Maintain institutional accountability for compliance with FAA regulations, college policies, and applicable state and federal requirements. * Collaborate with the Dean of Workforce Education on strategic planning, annual operating plans, and long-range program development.

Supervision (Director Authority)

The Director of Flight Operations holds direct supervisory authority over all Flight Program personnel as employees with the exception of the senior flight instructors, consistent with college policy, administrative practice, and applicable negotiated agreements.

* Professional conduct and workplace expectations * Attendance, leave, and scheduling considerations * Oversight of hiring, appointment, reappointment, non-renewal, and separation processes in accordance with institutional policy and labor agreements * Management of personnel issues, including coaching, corrective action, and discipline, when required in accordance with institutional policy and labor agreements

Supervision (Collaborative with Chief Pilot)

* Performance Evaluation and Review for Professional Staff and Flight Interns. * Workload assignment and equity.

Training Standardization (Collaborative with Chief Pilot)

* Development and review of training standards and instructional methodologies. * Ensure proposed standardization initiatives align with: * Negotiated agreement provisions * Instructor workload and equity * Institutional resources and staffing models

* Support implementation of training standards by ensuring institutional readiness and resource availability. * Review program-level trends impacting training quality or sustainability.

Program Resources and External Relations

* Develop and manage program budgets and capital planning (aircraft, simulators, facilities). * Serve as primary institutional liaison to airport authorities, advisory committees, and industry partners. * Represent the college in workforce development initiatives, outreach, and professional organizations.

Collaborative Safety and Training Oversight (Collaborative with Chief Pilot)

* Review safety trends, audit outcomes, and corrective actions. * Collaboration on systemic, workforce, and resource matters affecting training.

Safety Governance&Oversight

* Establish and oversee safety governance frameworks (FAA approved SMS), including reporting structures and institutional response processes in accordance with institutional policies. * Ensure resources are allocated to address systemic safety or compliance risks.

Authority&Limits

* The Director holds institutional accountability for compliance, safety governance, and fiscal integrity.

Minimum Qualifications:

At the time of application, all applicants must possess the following:

* Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution in aviation, management, education, public administration or closely related field * Four years of progressively responsible experience in aviation operations, aviation program management, or administration of a regulated technical or instructional program.* Demonstrated experience working within a compliance-driven or safety-regulated environment (FAA, transportation, education, public safety, or similar). * Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply regulatory, policy, and procedural requirements within an institutional or organizational context.* Strong written and verbal communication skills, sufficient to represent the institution with regulatory agencies, labor groups, internal stakeholders, and external partners.

Additional Desirable Qualifications:

* Master's degree from a regionally accredited institution in aviation, management, education leadership, or related discipline. * Direct experience in an instructor, Chief Pilot, or leadership/oversight role within a Part 141 flight training program or comparable FAA-regulated aviation operation.* Experience developing safety management system (SMS). * Experience with program budgeting, capital planning, or grant development, particularly in aviation, workforce education, or technical education settings. * Experience working within a community college, university, or workforce education environment.* Commercial Pilot Certificate or higher (used for credibility and understanding, not for operational flying duties). * Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams in complex organizations involving academic, operational, and administrative units.

Competencies:

* Demonstrated ability to relate to students of varied ethnicity, ages, backgrounds, and abilities. * Demonstrated history of strong and active leadership, strategic vision, and managerial competency. * Develop and cultivate strong relationships across the organization at all levels. * Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills and be comfortable presenting to external audiences and large groups.* Ability to create and execute a plan while maintaining flexibility to overcome challenges through creative problem solving.

Application Requirement:

* Copies of US Commercial Pilot Certificate or higher (will not have operational flying duties).

This position is open until filled. Priority consideration will be given to applicants whose complete application has been received by June 12, 2026. Big Bend Community College reserves the right to offer this position to a qualified candidate at any time, so a prompt response is encouraged.

To qualify for consideration,applicantsmust meet required qualifications andsubmita complete application packet, which includes the following:

* BBCC Online application. * Cover letter, addressing why you are interested in this position and how your qualifications make you the ideal candidate.* * Comprehensive resume or CV.* * Response(s) to the questions found in the Supplemental Questions Tab above.* Supplemental questions are designed to address the Additional Desirable qualifications list in the job posting.* Unofficial transcripts documenting undergraduate and graduate course work and degrees. Official transcripts required upon employment.*

NOTE:You must complete the online application in full and respond to the required supplemental questions. Failure to provide this information or responses of "See Resume" may eliminate you from consideration for this position.The college reserves the right to remove documents, submitted but not requested, by BBCC as part of the application process. These documents include, but are not limited to statements of teaching philosophy, diversity statement, letters of recommendation, student evaluations, performance evaluations, etc.

BBCCreserves the right to not fill this position, reject all applicants, reopen the position, or make a direct appointment. Applications received during this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies at the College's discretion.

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