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Pilots To The Rescue - Director of Transport Operations

About Pilots To The Rescue

Pilots To The Rescue is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit on a mission to prevent at‑risk animals from being euthanized by transporting them via air and ground transportation to give them the best chance at adoption. Over the past 10 years, we have saved more than 6,000 animals through partnerships with over 100 shelters across the country…and we're just getting started! Based in Brooklyn, our small but mighty team at Pilots To The Rescue hails from all walks of life: aviation, hospitality, philanthropy, tech, and business administration. What brings us together is our love for animals.

Position Overview

Pilots To The Rescue is seeking a Director of Transport Operations to lead and scale the organization’s national animal rescue transport network. This leadership role oversees a complex transport system that includes aircraft, ground transport vehicles, volunteer pilots, professional drivers, and mission coordinators operating across the United States. The Director ensures the safe and efficient movement of animals from overcrowded shelters and disaster zones to receiving shelters and rescue partners. This position blends aviation coordination, fleet management, logistics leadership, and nonprofit mission impact, offering a unique opportunity to apply operational expertise to a cause that directly saves furry lives.

Interview Questions

1. What draws you to Pilots To The Rescue's mission?
2. Tell us about the most complex logistics operation you’ve managed. What were the moving parts? What were the challenges and how did you resolve those challenges to ensure successful operations?
3. You would be overseeing a growing fleet of aircraft and vehicles located across several states. How would you manage fleet readiness, maintenance schedules, and pilot/driver availability across locations as the organization scales?
4. Imagine three rescue missions need aircraft or drivers at the same time, but resources are limited. How would you decide which mission to prioritize?
5. A key part of this role is identifying shelters that can receive transported animals. How would you build and maintain a reliable national network of recipient shelters?

To finalize your application, please email your resume to hiring@pilotstotherescue.org and confirm you filled in this Google Form. *