Are you ready to shape the strategy behind the crews who keep our airline flying? Endeavor Air is seeking a visionary leader to serve as Director, Crew Resources—a pivotal role driving innovation and operational excellence across our network.

What You’ll Do:

Strategic Impact: Define and execute the vision for crew resource planning, aligning staffing and training with network growth and operational goals.
Data-Driven Leadership: Oversee advanced modeling and analytics to forecast staffing needs, optimize schedules, and maintain compliance with FAA regulations and collective bargaining agreements.
Labor Relations Expertise: Serve as a member of the negotiating committee with pilot and flight attendant unions, resolving complex issues and fostering collaborative relationships.
Operational Excellence: Expand the use of cutting-edge tools (Rainmaker, Jeppesen, AdOpt) to enhance decision-making and efficiency.
Executive Influence: Deliver insights and strategy decks to the C-suite, shaping decisions that impact Endeavor’s performance and reliability.

What We’re Looking For

Proven leadership experience with a strong analytical and strategic mindset.
Deep understanding of airline operations, FAA regulations, and crew contracts.
Exceptional communication and negotiation skills to influence at all levels.
Ability to lead through complexity and drive innovation in processes and technology.
Bachelor’s Degree in Aviation Management, Business Administration, Finance or Accounting or related.
5+ years of experience leading people required.
Two (2) plus years of airline operations preferred.
Master’s degree in business administration or aviation management preferred.
Advanced knowledge of FAA Regulations and crew contracts as they pertain to crew rest and duty time, line construction, and flight training preferred.
Demonstrated strong analytical process skills.
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, analytical, and cognitive skills. Creating spreadsheets, charts, and trending data experience required.
Ability to lead tactically and strategically as required.
Broad knowledge of PBS, Jeppesen, Rainmaker, CAE products (i.e., CrewTrac), and MS Office Suite software preferred.
Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to effectively influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
Strong leadership skills and experience with a focus on building employee strengths and teambuilding required.

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