Chief Aviation Officer

Job overview

The Chief Aviation Officer is an onsite role in Bedford, MA. The salary range is $215,000–$225,000 per year. The role provides executive oversight of Boston MedFlight’s aviation business unit, which supports the organization’s air-medical mission. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the officer leads strategic oversight of flight operations, maintenance, and aviation safety while respecting the technical and regulatory authority of aviation department leaders. The role advances safe, compliant, efficient, and mission-ready operations through leadership, budgeting, fleet planning, quality oversight, and coordination with clinical and organizational leaders.

What you'll do

• Oversee aviation operations, maintenance, and safety functions
• support regulatory compliance, accreditation, documentation, audits, corrective actions, and safety-data programs
• advise the CEO and Board
• contribute to strategic planning
• manage fleet replacement strategy and capital expenditures
• prepare and monitor the aviation budget
• report readiness and performance
• coordinate staffing and training needs
• support aviation policies and Safety Management System processes
• collaborate with clinical leadership and external aviation stakeholders
• travel as needed for representation and meetings.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

chief aviation officer

aviation leadership

air medical transport

bedford ma

new england life flight

boston medflight

$215,000–$225,000 per year

flight operations

aviation safety

fleet planning

faa regulations

executive oversight

travel as needed

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires 10+ years of aviation leadership, 5+ years of senior or executive aviation leadership with direct supervision, and a valid FAA Airframe & Powerplant or Commercial Pilot Certificate (Rotorcraft/Helicopter–Instrument). The position is non-flying; weekday scheduling capability is required.

About the employer

New England Life Flight Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Nonscheduled Air Transportation. Sector: 48.