Job Description
Job Description
Salary : Company Overview
Jet Excellence is a rapidly expanding private aviation company committed to delivering exceptional service, operational excellence, and a culture rooted in safety and empowered performance. With a growing national footprint and a diverse workforceincluding pilots, flight operations, maintenance teams, customer service professionals, and corporate staffJet Excellence is building the next generation of high-performance aviation organizations.
- Website : www.jetexcellence.com
- Company Size : 150+ employees
- Position Location : Raleigh, NC
Position Overview
Jet Excellence is seeking a Human Resources Director to lead and manage all facets of human in a fast-paced, high-regulation aviation environment. This strategic role requires a strategic thinking who can navigate complex workforce needs, compliance requirements, and organizational scaling. The ideal candidate will have experience in aviation, transportation or other high-regulation industries and be capable of overseeing a diverse workforce that includes pilots, flight attendants, sales associates, maintenance personnel, and corporate staff.
The Opportunity
Shape HR for a High-Growth Business : Join a company redefining luxury air travel and strategically build its HR future.
Direct Impact on Strategy : Influence critical decisions on workforce, engagement, talent, and organizational development within a dynamic industry.
Lead a Unique, Diverse Workforce : Lead HR across an exciting mix of pilots, technical staff, and corporate professionals in a high-compliance setting.
Scope of Responsibilities :
Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with business goals and aviation regulatory requirements (e.g., FAA, EASA).Serve as a key advisor to the executive leadership team on workforce planning, organizational development, and talent strategy.Recruitment & Talent Management :
Oversee recruitment, selection, and onboarding of pilots, aviation operations staff, and corporate professionals.Lead succession planning, performance management, and career development programs tailored to technical and service-oriented roles.Compliance & Risk Management :
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and international labor laws, and FAA aviation-specific HR standards.Maintain up-to-date HR policies, procedures, and employee handbooks in accordance with FAA or relevant aviation authority guidelines.Culture & Employee Engagement :
Foster a high-performance, safety-first culture across all departments.Create and promote Fly Alliance specific engagement programs.HR Operations & Analytics :
Lead labor optimization and reporting for workforce analytics.Manage HR budgets and vendor relationships (e.g., insurance brokers, background check providers, training vendors).Minimum Candidate Qualifications :
Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (Masters degree is preferred).Minimum 10 years of HR experience, with at least 5 years in a senior HR leadership role.SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or equivalent certification is strongly preferred.Experience in aviation, aerospace, government entities, medical field or a high-compliance, service-based industry required.Strong knowledge of employment law, aviation-specific HR practices, and international workforce dynamics.Exceptional leadership, communication, and crisis management skills.Preferred Skills :
Familiarity with FAA Part 91 / 135 operations and pilot scheduling systems.Experience with union or contractor-based pilot workforces.Proficiency with aviation training and safety management systems (SMS).Benefits :
12 Annual PTO Days7 Paid HolidaysMedical, Dental, Vision Insurance401k, company matchedJet Excellence, LLC is an equal opportunity employer that provides equal employment opportunities (EEO).