Description
Are you looking to build your career in an exciting industry and a growing world class organization? Come see why so many of our team members recommend us to their friends!
Who are we?
VDCI is proud to be a member of the Rentokil family of companies in North America. We pride ourselves on being a trusted partner to many of the world\'s leading brands across industries as diverse as manufacturing, distribution, retail, food service, and hospitality. We are extremely proud of our legacy of excellence and constantly work to enhance the value and impact of our services.
Responsibilities
What do our Chief Pilot\'s do?
The Chief Pilot supervises the company pilots/Mechanics and Director of Maintenance. Operates company aircraft in a safe and efficient manner while in compliance with all rules and regulations, manufacturers\' limitations and manuals, governmental rules and regulations, and any other requirements of agencies having jurisdiction over the flight
Coordinates flight operations and scheduling
Acts as Liaison between FAA and company.
Ensures that proper pre and post-flight inspection are being accomplished before missions, including but not limited to equipment, fuel, weather conditions at destination, en route, the aircraft, its publications, document airports and departure points, permits, and airport/runway suitability
Coordinates Maintenance scheduling with flight scheduling to avoid conflicts
Responsible for ensuring aircraft and hangars are being maintained in a clean, orderly and professional manner
Coordinates contract pilots as necessary and performs first line review and approval of associated costs and expenses staying within corporate guidelines.
Ensures the aircraft is clean and prepared for flight with all provisions on board for the safe return after each successful mission.
Supervises the activities of all pilots, and coordinates the functioning and training of all crewmembers assigned to the flight line
Monitors crew performance, shares knowledge and experience with crew members and evaluates crew member potential and development
Manage Operational Control as delegated by the Director of Operations
Oversee training, scheduling initial, recurrent, upgrade and differences as required by the Company’s Training Program Manual and FAR’s. Ensure training is completed and recorded.
Develops the pilot and crewmember training manuals/programs and aircraft checklists.
Conducts indoctrination training for new hire pilots
Maintain a status of all crewmembers to include recurrent check rides, ground school and medical status
Maintains proficiency records, pilot files, flight schedules, and duty time records
Prepares reports and correspondence pertaining to flight operations activities
Research flight details and conduct flights, enforcing all safety standards
Maintains proficiency and currency to act as a crew member when required
Work with the Safety Director to develop and implement safety training and regulations, as well as deliver all notices and directives to flight crews
Attends a minimum of 50% of industry meetings.
Additional tasks provided by the Director of Operations
Act on behalf of the Director of Operations in his absence
Performs collateral duties as required
What do you need?
US citizen
Read speak and write English
Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
Knowledgeable with Part 137 and 91 FAA regulations
Basic Computer knowledge in Microsoft Excel/word
FAA Commercial (ATP) Pilot License
Flight instructor ratings with Instrument and Multi-engine land
3000 hours of total flight time
1500 hours of Multi-engine time
25 hours within the last 12 calendar months
1000 hours of tailwheel
700 hours of part 137 work
Previous Chief Pilot experience
Must pass pre-employment background screen
Must possess a valid driver’s license and motor vehicle record search
Additional Information
Why Choose Rentokil?
A career with Rentokil is a professional trajectory filled with opportunity. We pride ourselves on being a world-class team that rewards high performance and we love to promote from within. We offer competitive pay on a bi-weekly pay schedule (weekly in NY & CT) and many of our roles offer performance incentives.
Below you\'ll find information about some of what Rentokil North America has to offer. All Full-Time Colleagues qualify for the following and Part-Time Colleagues qualify for most benefits when they meet certain criteria.