The PIC reports directly to the Chief Pilot and is responsible for the safe and efficient execution of the flight assignment. The PIC shall be responsible for the flight operation to which they are assigned, safety and security of the aircraft and the safety of all crewmembers, passengers and cargo onboard and will not operate an aircraft in a careless or reckless manner so as to endanger the life or property of another.
The PIC is responsible for conducting flight operations under 14 CFR Part 91 and 14 CFR Part 135 in accordance with all 91.1 to 91.1507 and 135.1 to 135.621 applicable regulations as per the Liberty Aviation Charter, LLC FAA accepted Statement of Compliance. Applicable regulations will be followed by the PIC. The PIC is responsible for all applicable regulations listed in the Statement of Compliance.
Roles and Responsibilities:
1. Determines that the crew is adequately rested and in proper dress.
2. Plans the flight assignment and obtains briefing information regarding the purpose of the flight, weather conditions, operating procedures, and special instructions.
3. Prepares or supervises the preparation of flight plans, ensures proper planning and flight preparation.
4. Ensures that the aircraft is loaded, equipped, and manned for the flight assignment.
5. Performs or supervises the preflight inspection of the aircraft and ensures proper planning and flight preparation.
6. Determines that the weight and balance is within prescribed limitations per appropriate loading schedules or applicable information and graphs contained in the weight and balance manual, Aircraft Flight Manual or Pilot Operating Handbook.
7. Ensures that baggage and/or cargo is properly secured and provisions for passenger comfort and emergency equipment are aboard.
8. Files the flight plan.
9. Operates the aircraft at favorable altitudes, taking into account direction of the flight, turbulence, oxygen requirements, and comfort of the passengers during the flight.
10. Ensures that the preparation of the Aircraft Maintenance Log to determine that the aircraft is in airworthy condition and that the flight can be completed prior to the next scheduled maintenance event.
11. Ensures that the operation is compliant with company policies by requiring all applicable company personnel participates with the flight operation.
12. Ensures that a flight will not be executed if a flight crewmember is incapable of performing their flight duties due to any cause such as injury, sickness, fatigue or the effects of psychoactive drugs.
13. Ensures that the flight will not be continued beyond the nearest suitable airport when a flight crewmember’s capacity to perform required job functions is significantly reduced by impairment of faculties from causes such as fatigue, sickness or lack of oxygen.
14. Determines adequate fuel, oil and oxygen requirements for the proposed flight operation.
15. Ensures that prior to each flight, the aircraft is properly registered and that the following documents (in written form) are onboard the aircraft:
a. Pertinent aeronautical charts.
b. Pertinent enroute, terminal area and instrument approach procedures charts.
c. Aircraft performance data.
d. Aircraft checklists.
e. The company General Operations Manual.
f. Standard Operating Procedures.
g. The Aircraft Flight Manual.
h. The aircraft Minimum Equipment List.
i. Aircraft Certificate of Airworthiness.
j. Aircraft Certificate of Registration.
k. Aircraft Radio Station License.
l. Insurance Certificate.
m. Other documents as required by the area of operation.
16. Operates the aircraft in accordance with Liberty Aviation Charter, LLC procedures and aircraft limitations, not so close to another aircraft as to create a collision hazard, and not in formation flight.
17. Ensures that all flights are conducted in accordance with the applicable provisions of 14 CFR Parts 91 and 135, as well as additional provisions required for the type of operation or area in which the operation will be conducted, including noise abatement procedures.
18. Completes all post-flight duties as specified in the company Operations Manual, recording flight times and aircraft defects.
19. Ensures that a suspected communicable disease is reported promptly to air traffic control (ATC) facilities in order to facilitate provision for the presence of any special medical personnel and equipment necessary for the management of public health risks on arrival.
20. Prior to all flight operations conducted by Liberty Aviation Charter, LLC, be familiar with the following information:
a. Weather reports and forecasts for the applicable departure, destination and alternate airports.
b. Fuel requirements for the flight to be completed as assigned.
c. Available alternate airports.
d. Known traffic delays, as advised by ATC.
e. Runway lengths at the airports of intended use.
f. Airplane Flight Manual takeoff and landing distances applicable to the aircraft and weather conditions.
21. Submits a report to the designated local authority following an act of unlawful
interference.
22. Completes all forms, paperwork and general declarations, as required. The PIC, as designated by the Operator, must remain the PIC at all times during that flight.
23. Complies with the operating limitations specified in the approved Airplane Manual, markings, and placards, or as otherwise prescribed by the certificating authority of the country of registry.
24. Ensures aircraft registration can be identified in accordance with 14 CFR Part 45.
25. No PIC may operate an aircraft within the United States with knowledge that narcotic drugs, marihuana, and depressant or stimulant drugs or substances as defined in Federal or State statutes are carried on that aircraft, unless authorized by or under any Federal or State statute of by any Federal or State Agency.
The PIC may delegate functions to other qualified company personnel but still retains ultimate responsibility.
The PIC must be highly knowledgeable of the Operations Manual, FAA Regulations, Operation Specifications, aircraft flight manuals, company policies, and other instructions pertinent to their duties.
Experience and Qualifications:
ATP MEL
Current First-Class Medical Certificate
3,000 total hours
1,500 hours PIC, turbo jet PIC preferred
525 type rating with 100 hours in type preferred
Reside or willing to relocate to within 1 hour driving distance of Capital City Airport (KCXY)