Program Manager, Flight Operations

Company Overview

BOND is a fast-growing private aviation business focused on redefining fractional ownership and aircraft management for clients who expect a premium, seamless travel experience. Backed by a major Bombardier fleet commitment, the company is assembling a modern fleet of late-model super-midsize and ultra-long-range aircraft and building a team centered on safety, operational discipline, and high-touch service.

As the organization moves toward launch and long-term expansion, it is looking for people who want to help create a new aviation company from the ground up and contribute to the way it operates at every stage.

Role Summary

The Flight Operations Program Manager will lead the cross-functional initiatives that support fleet growth and readiness. This includes coordinating aircraft delivery, onboarding, and operational preparation while maintaining a clear, up-to-date view of program status for the wider organization. The role works closely with Flight Operations, Technology, external partners, and executive leadership.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, comfortable building the plan and the tracking system, and able to move quickly while taking full ownership. A strong safety-first mindset and the ability to operate in a fast-scaling environment are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage end-to-end program plans for flight operations initiatives, including scope, milestones, risks, and KPIs, and drive execution across multiple teams.
• Lead aircraft delivery and onboarding readiness efforts, tracking tasks from acquisition through operational readiness.
• Create dashboards and trackers that serve as the organization’s single source of truth for fleet delivery, onboarding, maintenance, and overall program health.
• Work with Flight Operations, Technology, and outside partners to ensure programs reflect real operational needs.
• Oversee vendor and partner performance, ensuring accountability to agreed scope and timelines.
• Convert operational information into leadership-ready updates and present findings to the executive team.
• Spot process gaps and implement improvements that increase speed, reliability, and scalability.

Required Qualifications

• At least 6 years of program management or project management experience leading cross-functional work with measurable results.
• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and practical experience.
• Strong comfort with technology, including modern SaaS and operational systems such as project management tools, CRM platforms like Salesforce, and BI/dashboard tools, plus the ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Demonstrated experience presenting to and influencing senior and executive-level stakeholders.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced setting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to turn complex operational details into clear recommendations.
• Working fluency with AI tools such as Claude and the ability to use them in daily program and operations work.

Preferred Experience

• Background in aviation, aerospace, or another highly regulated and operationally complex environment such as Part 91/135, charter, fractional, FBO, or OEM settings.
• Experience using task and project management platforms such as Jira or monday.com.
• Practical experience creating dashboards, reports, or lightweight tools, with SQL, BI tools, or AI/automation platforms as advantages.
• Education in aviation management or aeronautical science, or PMP/PgMP certification.

Travel

Travel may be required as needed.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary is competitive and aligned to experience.
• Performance-based bonus may be available depending on the role.
• Health, dental, and vision coverage are offered, along with supplemental options and company-paid life insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Paid time off and company holidays are available for eligible roles.

Equal Opportunity

BOND is committed to equal employment opportunity and maintains a workplace where every team member is respected and supported. Employment decisions are made without regard to any protected status under applicable federal, state, or local law.