Manager of Flight Safety (Part 135 Air Carrier) - Addison, Texas

Company/Organization: Million Air Dallas

Position: Management

Job Type: Permanent

Posted: 1/30/2026

Description:

Are you an experienced aviation safety professional ready to take ownership of flight safety and SMS for a growing Part 135 air carrier? Join MAnext, the aircraft management and charter division of Million Air Dallas, as our Manager of Flight Safety.

In this role, you will serve as the designated leader for Flight Safety and the Safety Management System (SMS), working directly with executive leadership to maintain and continuously enhance a world-class aviation safety program. This position plays a critical role in ensuring safe, compliant, and resilient flight operations across our managed fleet.

This is an on-site position based in Dallas, Texas and is not a remote or hybrid role.

About Million Air Dallas and MAnext

For more than 40 years, Million Air Dallas has set the standard for excellence in business aviation, spanning aircraft management, charter operations, and FBO services. Our culture is grounded in Safety, Quality, Compliance, Integrity, and Service.

MAnext is our dedicated aircraft management and charter platform, built around a high-touch, owner-focused operating model. We combine operational rigor with a boutique approach, delivering personalized aviation solutions while maintaining uncompromising safety standards.

Your Role

As Manager of Flight Safety, you will be the Company’s primary safety authority for our FAA Part 135 air carrier, responsible for the design, execution, and continuous improvement of our Safety Management System (SMS).

This is not an OSHA or EHS position. The role is focused exclusively on flight operations, aircraft maintenance safety oversight, regulatory compliance, and aviation safety risk management within a business aviation environment.

You will operate with independence and authority, reporting directly to the President & CEO, and partnering closely with Flight Operations, Maintenance, and senior leadership.

Why Join MAnext?

At MAnext, safety leadership is not a checkbox—it’s a core value. You’ll join a highly engaged leadership team that values independent thinking, operational discipline, and continuous improvement.

Compensation:
$110,000 – $130,000 annually, commensurate with experience in Part 135 aviation safety, plus a competitive benefits package.

Benefits include:

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Generous paid time off
• A collaborative, professional environment within a premier business aviation organization

How to Apply

If you’re ready to take ownership of flight safety within a high-quality Part 135 operation, we’d like to hear from you.

Submit your resume and cover letter to the link included in this posting and take the next step in your aviation safety career with MAnext.

Requirements:

Key Qualifications

Required

• 5–7 years of experience in aviation safety, compliance, or operational leadership within a Part 135 or Part 121 environment.
• Direct, hands-on experience implementing and managing a Safety Management System (SMS).
• Strong working knowledge of FAA safety regulations, ICAO Annex 19, and approved air carrier manuals.
• Experience supporting ASAP, hazard reporting systems, and aviation safety investigations.
• Experience leading or supporting FAA inspections and industry audits (ARGUS, IS-BAO, or equivalent).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including interaction with regulators, auditors, and executive leadership.

Preferred

• Prior experience as a Safety Manager, Chief Pilot, Director of Compliance, or Quality Manager.
• Familiarity with FOQA data or aviation safety data analysis tools.
• Pilot certificate or A&P background (preferred, not required).
• Business aviation experience in a multi-aircraft fleet environment.

Candidates whose background is primarily OSHA, EHS, industrial, manufacturing, or construction safety without direct aviation safety experience will not be considered.

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