Company Description

[Company] is a part 135 aircraft commuter operator based in Central Florida. Specializing in scheduled island service to The Abacos and private charters, [Company] provides ease and comfort for vacation adventures.

Role Description

The Chief Pilot will assist the Director of Operations with the safe and regulatory compliant conduct of a 135 Commuter and On-Demand operation. The Chief Pilot will focus on providing qualified crew members to meet schedule demand while adhering to required duty and rest limitations. The Chief Pilot has the authority to direct all operation functions and must be highly knowledgeable of the entire contents of the General Operations Manual, Operations Specifications, and Federal Aviation Regulations pertaining to the company operations. The Chief Pilot should have operating knowledge of SMS Systems and ASAP Programs.

Qualifications

• FAA Airline Transport Pilot license

• 100 hours King Air 200

• Requires a minimum of 4,000 hours of flight experience and 2,000 hours of pilot-in-command experience

• Experience in flight operations, safety management, and crew management

• Knowledge of FAA regulations and aviation best practices

• Excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills

• Strong leadership and communication skills

• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment

• Applicants must possess qualifications prescribed in 14 CFR 119.71

• Candidate must live within one hour of [Company]’s home base (KSFB)

• Bachelor's in Aviation Administration or Similar

• First Class Medical

Responsibilities

• Maintain the company’s objective of providing safe and efficient air transportation in accordance with company policies, procedures, FAA, and other government agency regulations.

• Lead & manage a small team of pilots, fostering a culture of safety, integrity & customer service.

• Perform flight duties on qualified aircraft.

• Organize and oversee pilot training and development, including scheduling initial and recurrent training per fleet policies and safety standards.

• Verify that all crewmembers are compliant with Federal Aviation Regulations.

• Be involved in interviewing, recruiting, hiring, and onboarding new pilots.

• Maintain accurate reporting and record-keeping practices.

• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Operations.

To serve as Chief Pilot under § 119.69(a) for a certificate holder conducting any operation for which the pilot in command is required to hold an airline transport pilot certificate a person 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 certificate holder's operation and:

• In the case of a person becoming a Chief Pilot for the first time ever: Candidate must have at least 3 years experience, within the past 6 years, as pilot in command of an aircraft operated under part 121 or part 135 of this chapter.

• In the case of a person with previous experience as a Chief Pilot; Candidate must have at least 3 years experience as pilot in command of an aircraft operated under part 121 or part 135 of this chapter.