Flight Operations Manager – Piston

Title: Flight Operations Manager – Piston
Position Type: Full-time
Primary Location: Huntsville, AL (preferred) — Remote considered for the right candidate
Reports To: Director of Operations
Direct Reports: None
Interfaces With: Pilots, Chief Pilot, Director of Maintenance, Sensor Manager, Accounting, Project Managers, VP of Business Development, COO, CEO
Travel: Minimal
Start Date: TBD

Cover Letter Requirement: A cover letter must be submitted with your application. It should highlight your relevant experience, explain why you are a strong fit for this role, and state whether you are willing to relocate to Huntsville, AL. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

Revolution Flight is seeking an experienced Flight Operations Manager to support our rapidly growing Aerial Survey 206 Piston Division. The ideal candidate brings a strong work ethic and deep technical expertise developed through progressively responsible roles in aviation, geospatial operations, or related fields. While a background in project management is highly preferred, this multifaceted position requires a self-motivated professional with strong analytical skills and a proactive, solutions-driven mindset.

The successful candidate will have a solid understanding of our industry—whether aviation, geospatial, or both—and will leverage that knowledge to strengthen existing client and vendor relationships while actively cultivating new ones. At Revolution Flight, long-term partnerships are the foundation of our success. As a representative of our organization, the Flight Operations Manager works closely with clients to understand their objectives, anticipate their needs, and help them achieve meaningful results. We succeed only when our clients succeed.

This role is also a key leadership position within Revolution Flight. Our managers are expected to help shape and uphold our company culture by building strong internal relationships, communicating openly and respectfully, listening actively, and supporting a collaborative, professional environment.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong client relationships through consistent, clear communication.
• Understand client goals in depth and manage flight operations to support their success.
• Coordinate closely with Maintenance to schedule planned maintenance with minimal client impact.
• Identify and develop opportunities for expanded client partnerships.
• Leverage technical and operational experience to improve existing workflows and implement new processes.
• Demonstrate strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Communicate effectively—both verbally and in writing—and maintain strong organizational skills.
• Approach tasks with structure, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Manage pilot scheduling, hiring, and training in partnership with the Chief Pilot.
• Prioritize multiple assignments effectively.
• Collaborate with Business Development to support new revenue opportunities.
• Monitor project financials, including invoicing and other key metrics.
• Create various status reports and lead/coordinate meetings covering schedules, risks, budgets, and resources.
• Provide technical and analytical guidance to project teams.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Minimum 3 years of industry-related experience.
• Minimum 1 year in project management or a comparable leadership role.
• Experience working with pilots and coordinating aircraft/flight logistics.
• Proficient with computers and common software applications (MS Office, Google Workspace, etc.).
• Familiarity with GIS software (ESRI, Global Mapper, QGIS, etc.).
• Knowledge of aviation and/or geospatial industries, including FARS and the NAS.
• Understanding of Cessna 206 operations, capabilities, and mission profile.
• Experience creating technical documentation, reports, and project workflows.
• Experience in aerial data collection (imagery, lidar, bathymetry, or geophysics) highly preferred; familiarity with airborne sensors a plus.
• Strong understanding of industry best practices.
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• Clean driving record.

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred (not required):

• PMP
• GISP
• ASPRS Certification

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Geospatial Sciences, Remote Sensing, Geography, or a related field preferred.
• Equivalent experience and education will be considered.

Physical Demands

• Frequent walking, standing, and sitting within the work area.
• Ability to sit for extended periods.
• Clear and effective communication with colleagues and management.

Work Environment

• Office and hangar setting.
• Requires independent work as well as collaboration with team members.
• Daily verbal and face-to-face interactions.
• Frequent computer use.

Compensation & Benefits

• Starting salary: $75,000 – $85,000, based on experience
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• PTO
• 401(k)
• Professional development and advancement opportunities
• Weekly mentoring and quarterly coaching
• Salary reevaluation after one year

Equal Opportunity Statement

Revolution Flight is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and encourage applicants of all backgrounds, including minorities, females, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.

If this role excites you but you don't meet every qualification, we still encourage you to apply. At Revolution Flight, we hire for culture and potential—we can train the right person on the skills over time.

Pay: $75, $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Cover Letter Requirement: A cover letter must be submitted with your application. It should highlight your relevant experience, explain why you are a strong fit for this role, and state whether you are willing to relocate to Huntsville, AL. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

Ability to Relocate:

• Huntsville, AL 35801: Relocate with an employer provided relocation package (Required)

Work Location: In person