Chief Executive Officer (CEO) - Private Aviation

Position Overview

We are looking for a seasoned and visionary Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to guide a distinguished private aviation company known for unparalleled convenience, exceptional service, top-tier safety, and quality. This role demands a strategic leader committed to steering the organization towards sustained growth and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Formulate and implement the company's long-term strategy, focusing on expanding the fleet, geographical presence, and market share in collaboration with the Owner.
• Manage complete financial oversight, including profit and loss accountability, driving revenue growth, improving profit margins, and planning capital expenditures.
• Supervise day-to-day aviation operations ensuring compliance with the highest standards of safety, quality, efficiency, and excellence.
• Assemble, nurture, and lead a high-achieving senior leadership team aligned with strategic targets.
• Ensure adherence to all FAA regulations and industry best practices while cultivating a pervasive safety-first ethos.
• Deliver superior customer service and nurture robust relationships with clients, partners, and industry stakeholders.
• Recruit, develop, and retain a world-class team committed to safety, integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Identify strategic alliances, growth opportunities, mergers, and acquisitions to support expansion.
• Act as the primary communication channel with the Owner, providing regular business updates, performance analysis, strategic advisories, and market trends.
• Serve as a prominent representative of the company within the private aviation sector and the larger business community.

Required Qualifications

• 15 to 20-plus years of progressively senior leadership experience in the aviation industry.
• Previous roles as CEO, President, General Manager, or equivalent senior executive positions are highly preferred.
• In-depth experience managing Part 135 private aviation operations with a large multi-aircraft fleet.
• Proven track record in profitable business growth with full P&L responsibility.
• Comprehensive knowledge of FAA regulations, safety management, aviation operations, and industry standards.
• Demonstrated ability to build and lead high-performing executive teams.
• Excellent skills in strategic planning, leadership, communication, and decisive problem solving.
• Strong capability to represent the organization effectively to stakeholders including clients, investors, and partners.
• Familiarity with Jet Card programs, Fractional Ownership, and private aviation services is advantageous.

Benefits & Perks

• A robust benefits package promoting professional development and work-life balance.
• Opportunity to have a meaningful influence on company growth, operational results, and market prominence.
• Direct engagement with a committed Owner and a seasoned leadership team.
• A workplace culture emphasizing safety, accountability, teamwork, integrity, and superior customer experience.
• The chance to lead and shape the future trajectory of a premier private aviation brand.