Position Overview: The Chief Pilot is responsible for overseeing flight operations to ensure it is performed within legal parameters, department/flight policy, maximizing efficiency and conservation of available resources. Handles emergencies and abnormal situations as they arise. Overall, responsible for flying passengers to national/international destinations in addition to ensuring the safety of crew, passengers, aircraft, and cargo.

 Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for checking the weather conditions and confirming if they are friendly conductive for take-off.

• Acts as a liaison with the air traffic controllers to ensure accuracy of the flight plan reflecting the expected circumstances of the flight.

• Updates the aircraft log book on a daily basis on the status of the journey.

• Writes a report at the end of the flight noting any incident or problems experienced with the aircraft throughout a journey.

• Operates the aircraft safely and economically to maximize on its ability and ensure the company spends minimally for every trip.

• Ensures that every instrument in the aircraft is checked before and after take-off to ensure a safe and trouble free journey.

• Responsible for coordinating and overseeing maintenance on the aircraft.

• Responsible to oversee flight operations to ensure it is performed within legal parameters, department/flight policy, maximizing efficiency and conservation of available resources.

• Handles emergencies and abnormal situations as they arise.

• Responsible for flying passengers to national/international destinations in addition to ensuring the safety of crew, passengers, aircraft, and cargo.

• Enforces company and safety policies and procedures.

• Must follow all company policies and procedures.

• Other duties assigned or requested by management.

• Reports to work daily and on time.

Qualifications:

• Seven (7) years experience as a certified pilot responsible for transporting passengers/cargo preferred.

• Must successfully pass a vision exam.

• Pilot certification required.

• Works overtime as required.

Skills & Abilities: 

• Knowledge and experience with computers, i.e., Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

• Good communication skills, including written and oral communication.

• Great problem-solving skills.