Flight Operations Manager Jobs

Flight Operations Manager jobs are open across commercial aviation, cargo carriers, charter operators, and defense contractors, at every level from supervisor to director, with specializations in dispatch operations, ground operations, and airline operations control. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles68
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerAmazon
Top cityTemecula, CA
Work type80% On-site
Top industryAirlines

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Senior Product Marketing Manager, Flight Operations
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Senior Product Marketing Manager, Flight Operations
Boeing
Seattle, Washington
Business Operations
Customer Success
Project Management
$173k - $235k/yr
Master's degree in business administration
10,000+

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Air Cargo Flight Operations Supervisor
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Air Cargo Flight Operations Supervisor
Worldwide Flight Services
Dallas, Texas
Business Operations
Program Management
Project Management
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Flight Operations Mechanic
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Flight Operations Mechanic
Boeing
Berkeley, Missouri
Maintenance & Repair
Mechanical Technician
Skilled Trades
$28 - $52.11/hr
10,000+

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Software Development Engineer II, Leo Secure Communications, Amazon Leo Bus Software and Flight Operations
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Software Development Engineer II, Leo Secure Communications, Amazon Leo Bus Software and Flight Operations
Amazon.com
Redmond, Washington
Factory & Production Work
Manufacturing Operations
Quality Control
$144k - $194k/yr
Bachelor's degree in engineering
10,000+

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Flight Test Specialist, Prime Air Flight Test Operations
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Flight Test Specialist, Prime Air Flight Test Operations
Amazon.com
Pendleton, Oregon
IT Support
Project Management
Technical Program Management
$33.5 - $58.7/hr
Remote Pilot Certificate
10,000+

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Flight Operations Manager Job Market

Who's Hiring

Amazon5 open roles
Delta Air Lines5 open roles
Boeing3 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Airlines
  • Education
  • Electronics & Hardware
  • Consulting & Professional Services

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in flight operations manager jobs.

  • FAA Aircraft Dispatcher Certificate or equivalent airline operations credential
  • Five or more years of airline or aviation operations experience
  • Proficiency with flight operations management systems and crew scheduling software
  • Deep knowledge of FAA regulations including FAR Parts 121 and 135
  • Experience managing irregular operations and leading cross-functional ops teams
  • Bachelor's degree in aviation management, aerospace, or a related field

Tips for Your Flight Operations Manager Job Search

Tailor your resume for ops metrics

Flight operations managers are evaluated on measurable outcomes. Quantify on-time departure rates, irregular operations recovery times, and crew utilization improvements you owned. Hiring managers in aviation scan for numbers that show you ran a tight operation, not just managed one.

Get your FAA dispatching credentials current

Many postings for flight operations manager roles list an FAA Aircraft Dispatcher Certificate or FAA-recognized dispatcher training as a preferred or required credential. Confirm yours is active and list the certificate number on your resume so screeners can verify it without asking.

Target openings by operation type

Part 121 airline ops, Part 135 charter, and cargo operations each run differently and expect different experience. Filter your search by operation type and read the job description for FAR Part references so you apply only where your background maps directly.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists flight operations manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Prepare for scenario-based interview questions

Aviation ops interviews almost always include irregular operations scenarios: a ground stop at a hub, a crew shortage mid-day, or a maintenance hold affecting a bank of flights. Walk interviewers through your actual decision-making process, not a textbook answer, and name the systems you used.

Negotiate total compensation, not base pay alone

Flight operations roles often include travel privileges, shift differentials, and on-call premiums that vary widely by carrier size and union agreement. Ask specifically about those components during the offer stage so you compare total packages, not just the base figure listed in the posting.

Flight Operations Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most flight operations managers?

The most active employers for flight operations managers right now are Amazon, Delta Air Lines, and Boeing, and the most openings are in California, Texas, and Georgia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Regional carriers and cargo operators tend to post the most volume outside of the major network airlines.

How many flight operations manager jobs are remote?

About 20% of flight operations manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most ops roles. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements are operations control center planning, regulatory compliance oversight, and performance analysis functions that don't require a physical presence on the ramp or in a dispatch center.

How do you become a flight operations manager?

Most flight operations managers start in a front-line ops role such as aircraft dispatcher, ground operations coordinator, or crew scheduler, then build toward supervisory positions. Earning an FAA Aircraft Dispatcher Certificate strengthens your candidacy significantly. From there, taking on shift lead or duty manager responsibilities, gaining cross-departmental exposure, and demonstrating irregular operations leadership is the path most hiring managers look for.

Can I get hired as a flight operations manager with limited experience?

Breaking in with limited experience is possible if you've held a related operations role such as dispatcher, crew coordinator, or ops agent and can show direct responsibility for flight-critical decisions. Smaller regional carriers, fractional operators, and cargo companies often promote from within and are more open to candidates who haven't yet held the manager title but have deep line-level ops exposure.

What does the flight operations manager interview process look like?

The process typically starts with a phone screen focused on your regulatory knowledge and operations background, followed by a panel interview with senior ops leadership and sometimes an HR representative. Expect at least one scenario-based round where you work through an irregular operations situation live. Final rounds at larger carriers may include a site visit to their operations control center or dispatch facility.

Where can I find and apply to flight operations manager jobs?

You can find and apply to flight operations manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Find roles that match your experience and operation type, then apply directly to each listing from the page.

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