Florida-Based Flight School Seeking to Recruit General Manager in 2026

Florida, USA – SkyEagle Aviation Academy, an FAA Part 141 and Part 61 flight training operation based at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (KFXE), is recruiting a General Manager to oversee all operational departments as the academy continues to grow its multi-programme training operation.

Role Description

The General Manager oversees all operational departments, including the Flight Department, Sales Department, Maintenance Department, and ATP-CTP program. This is a hands-on leadership role with full operational authority and direct accountability to ownership. The GM is the senior operational decision-maker on site and is responsible for the safety, compliance, financial performance, and quality of the academy.

Qualifications

• Oversee day-to-day flight school and ATP-CTP operations, ensuring FAA Part 141 compliance and the highest standards of safety and training quality

• Maintain and renew Part 141 certification documentation, including Training Course Outlines, Training Specifications, and instructor currency records

• Manage instructor hiring, onboarding, standardization, performance, and retention

• Drive student success through structured training plans, high checkride pass rates (target above 80%), and proactive intervention when students fall behind

• Maintain positive, professional relationships with FAA representatives, including the POI and FSDO contacts

• Lead the Sales Department to achieve enrollment and revenue targets, with active involvement in pipeline strategy and customer escalations

• Oversee aircraft maintenance coordination in partnership with the Director of Maintenance

• Monitor financial performance and take operational corrective action to maintain positive cash flow and meet annual KPIs

• Manage and develop direct reports across flight operations, sales, and ground operations

• Report directly to ownership with timely, accurate operational and financial updates

Qualifications

• Active or former pilot strongly preferred. Strong preference for candidates who hold or have held an ATP certificate, multi-engine rating, CFI, CFII, or MEI. Instructor certificates and hands-on flight training experience are a significant advantage

• In-depth knowledge of FAA Part 141, Part 61, and Part 91 regulations, including Training Specifications, compliance requirements, and the biennial renewal process

• Experience with ATP-CTP certification courses, including program logistics, syllabus structure, simulator coordination, and regulatory requirements

• Proven experience managing a flight training operation, including instructors, students, and administrative staff

• Strong financial literacy and ability to manage against revenue and profitability targets. Required.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including FAA-facing correspondence

• Experience with Flight Schedule Pro or comparable student management systems is a plus

• Proficiency with CRM systems (HubSpot or similar) preferred

• Must be able to work on site at KFXE; remote flexibility available for appropriate tasks with ownership approval

For more information kindly contact SkyEagle Aviation Academy.

Source: SkyEagle Aviation Academy