Director of Flight Operations and Safety at Revolution Flight LLC

Senior

FAA Regulations

Project Management

Strategic Leadership

+5 more

Job Description

Director of Flight Operations and Safety

Position Type: Full-Time / Exempt

Primary Location: Huntsville, AL or Remote

Reports To: Chief Operating Officer

Direct Reports: Chief Pilot Turbine, Chief Pilot Piston

Interfaces With: COO, VP of Business Development, Director of Acquisition, Director of Maintenance, Project Managers

Travel: 20%

Start Date: TBD

Position Summary

Revolution Geosystems, LLC (RevGeo) is seeking an experienced Director of Flight Operations and Safety to lead our growing Aerial Survey Flight Operations. This leadership role requires a self-motivated professional with deep aviation and geospatial expertise to oversee safety, operations, project management, and client relationships.

Our directors are expected to foster a positive company culture built on respect, collaboration, and mutual support. The ideal candidate will champion a proactive safety culture where open communication, continuous learning, and accountability are foundational to every mission.

Position Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership: Provide executive oversight for all flight operations, ensuring the safe, efficient, and regulatory-compliant utilization of the company’s aircraft fleet.
Safety Management: Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the company’s Safety Management System (SMS) to ensure compliance with FAA regulations and foster a robust, transparent safety culture across the entire organization.
Personnel & Training: Oversee the management, recruitment, and professional development of flight crews, including the implementation of standardized training programs and coordination of pilot schedules.
Client & Operational Excellence: Develop and maintain strong client relationships, coordinate maintenance schedules to minimize client impact, and leverage technical expertise to improve business processes and workflows.
Administrative & Financial Oversight: Monitor financial aspects of projects, create status reports, and provide technical and analytical guidance to the project team.

Qualifications & Technical Skills

Experience:

Minimum 7-10 years of aviation operations experience, with at least 3-5 years in a leadership or management capacity.
Demonstrated experience leading or managing an FAA-compliant Safety Management System (SMS) or equivalent risk assessment programs.
Aerial survey data collection experience preferred. Familiarity with large-format airborne sensors is a plus.
Experience creating technical and project documentation and reports.
Legally authorized to work in the United States without restrictions.

Professional & Technical Expertise:

Proficiency in aviation management software, geospatial data platforms (ESRI products, Global Mapper, QGIS, etc.), and general office software (MS Office, Google Workspace).
Strong working knowledge of FAA Regulations (FARs) and the National Airspace System.
Ability to support operations in determining best practices and innovative technical workflows.

Professional Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent organizational and project management abilities.
Demonstrated problem-solving and analytical capabilities.
Strong customer-service and relationship-management skills.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

Licenses and Certifications

Commercial pilots license.
Certified Flight Instructor preferred.
Certified Aviation Manager (CAM) preferred.
FAA Class I or II current medical

Physical & Operational Requirements

Frequent walking, standing, and sitting within the work area.
Ability to sit for extended periods.
Ability to effectively communicate with employees, management, peers, et al
The position requires working independently as well as part of a team.
This position requires verbal and face-to-face contact with others daily.
Frequent use of a computer is necessary.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
401(k) retirement plan.
Professional development and advancement opportunities.

About Revolution Geosystems

Founded in 2006, Revolution Geosystems has grown into a global provider of specialized services. Today, the company operates a diverse fleet of aircraft supporting airborne data collection, survey and mapping, research and development, aircraft maintenance, and avionics installation.

Headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama, Revolution Geosystems specializes in providing customizable solutions and turnkey operations for clients worldwide. Through a commitment to safety, reliability, and operational excellence, Revolution Geosystems helps customers maximize efficiency and mission success across a wide range of operations.

Revolution is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to any protected status under applicable federal, state, or local law.

If this role aligns with your experience and career goals, but you do not meet every listed qualification, we encourage you to apply. We value potential, cultural fit, and a willingness to learn just as much as direct experience.

Benefits

Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Professional Development

Skills

FAA Regulations

Project Management

Strategic Leadership

Personnel Management

Client Relationship Management

Aerial survey

Aviation operations

Safety Management System

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