Director of Operations - Part 135

About Bridger Aerospace 

Bridger Aerospace is an aerial firefighting company based in Belgrade, Montana, located at the Bozeman Yellowstone Airport (KBZN). It was founded in 2014 to support front-line firefighters with world-leading technology and aerial fire suppression systems. We have grown from operating a single plane to commanding a significant Air Attack and the largest Super Scooper fleet in the U.S. in less than eight years. 

Bridger is a leader in fighting wildfires, specializing in Air Attack, Fire Suppression, and Aerial Fire-Mapping technologies. Our focus is to provide the most effective and modern capabilities to fight fires from the air. Meeting the needs of the growing threat of economic and environmental damage caused by wildfires and supporting ground-based firefighters is our priority. 

About the Role 

Bridger Aerospace is looking for a Director of Operations – Part 135 to lead our Air Attack Fleet. Air Attack aircraft are the command center over a wildfire. On board, the Air Tactical Group Supervisor maintains essential communication with the Incident Commander and coordinates aerial firefighting resources. Ideal candidates respond well when faced with a quickly changing environment and rely on their excellent judgement to complete the mission safely while following all Federal Aviation Regulations, company procedures, and Standard Operating Procedures. We are looking for a talented and experienced individual to join and lead the industry's finest Air Attack fleet.

Reports to: Senior Vice President, Aviation Services 

What You'll Do: 

• Supervise the Chief Pilot and Air Attack Pilot Team. 
• Ensures that all flight operations are conducted safely and in compliance with all Federal Aviation Regulations, Operations Specifications, and Company policies. 
• Has authority to act for the Certificate holder, including the signing of FAA correspondence and operations specifications. 
• Communicates with the FAA Flight Standards District Office and the National Transportation Safety Board. 
• Files all required reports and documents. 
• Devises revisions to this manual as needed, submits the proposed revisions to the FSDO, receives confirmation from the FSDO that the revisions are acceptable, and then distributes those revisions to all manual holders. 
• Schedules aircraft availability, including scheduling the aircraft for required inspections or required maintenance. 
• In the absence of the DOM, the DOO will coordinate with the timely correction of mechanical irregularities and discrepancies. DOO will inform the DOM of all aircraft maintenance or inspections performed on the aircraft when away from home base by fax or email. 
• Manages the MEL Program. 

What We’re Looking For: 

• Must meet requirements 14 CFR part 119.71(b) 
• Have at least 3 years supervisory or managerial experience within the last 6 years in a position that exercised operational control over any operations conducted under part 121 or part 135.
• No FAA violations/warnings in last five years 
• Preferred requirements: 
• 2500 hours total time 
• 2000 hours PIC 
• Previous Aerial Fire Fighting experience 
• Previous Check Airman Experience 

Benefits and Perks: 

• Competitive salary and growth opportunities
• Company performance-based bonus plan
• Equity stock-based compensation package
• Employer-funded comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance for employees and dependents
• 401k with company match
• Employer-funded life and disability insurance coverage
• Heath Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and Dependent Care FSA options

This position is subject to pre-employment background check. Additionally, this position requires attainment of an AOA Badge issued by Bozeman-Yellowstone Int’l Airport.

Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings and its family of companies does not discriminate or permit discrimination by any member of its community against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, marital status, age, disability, citizenship status, veteran status, genetic information or any other classification protected by federal or state law in matters of employment, promotion, services or activities it operates.