The Assistant Chief Pilot reports to the Chief Pilot. This position supports the Chief Pilots administrative and operational responsibilities for the flight operations, the aircraft and flight crew, and scheduling. This role will provide leadership in the assisting the Chief Pilot in the managing and supporting assigned Lead Captains and their accounts. This position includes flying duties with fleet manager responsibilities and check pilot duties under our 135 AOC on two platforms. The Assistant Chief Pilot may delegate duties but not the accountability for those duties.
Must hold an airline transport pilot certificate with appropriate ratings and be qualified to serve as pilot-in-command in at least one aircraft used in the companys operations.
A minimum of 5000 hours total time in aircraft
Current first class medical
Must be able to work flexible schedules.
Subject matter expert in aviation compliance, aviation industry, and crew requirements
Supports the Chief Pilot in administrative and operational oversight of assigned Lead Captains and their accounts.
Supports the Client Account Directors in administrative oversight of assigned Lead Captains and their accounts.
Assists with screening, interviewing, and selection of flight operations candidates.
Supports the entire operations team in onboarding and offboarding new flight personnel.
Supports assigned Lead Captains in their account responsibilities.
Monitors pilot mentoring trends.
Mentors and coaches Lead Captains.
Evaluates flight crew for promotion.
Flying duties of Fleet Manager (SME), 135 Check Pilot and Supplemental support.
Investigates irregularities and incidents and submit findings and recommendations to the Director of Operations and company leadership in accordance with JAFS Safety Management System (SMS)
Actively engages in and promotes utilization of the JAFS SMS
Offers organizational insight, information, and advice regarding the job expectations to crew members. Coaches to help flight crew determine what they need for development; provides both positive and corrective feedback.
Other duties may be required as directed by the Director of Operations and Chief Pilot
Represent Jet Aviation as one company internally and externally with industry groups, regulatory bodies, and the General Dynamics network.
Assists with the Client Services team concerning personnel and administrative matters
Bachelors degree in a related field preferred
Experience in leading functional/cross functional initiatives
Strong internal/external commercial awareness
Very strong communication skills and experience communicating to diverse internal and external stakeholders.
Advanced analytical skills
Extraordinary customer focus
Excellent interpersonal skills
Attention to detail.
Self-educator and motivator
Very strong communication and influencing skills.
Deep knowledge of Jet Aviation policies and procedures
Experience managing and addressing employee performance issues preferred.
Strong project management experience
Strong personal values corresponding with Jet Aviation values (Trust, Honesty, Alignment, Transparency)