Purpose of Role: The primary role of the Chief Pilot to provide guidance and leadership with regards to Pilots, Flight Attendants and Dispatchers in the safe and efficient execution of air transportation in support of [redacted] and its subsidiaries. Operational guidelines are outlined in The [redacted] Flight Operations Manual (FOM), and this candidate must comply with mandatory FAA rules and regulations. Responsibility Statements: Makes decisions involving general business issues, budgetary control, crews and aircraft assignments with regards to the Aviation Department Develops strategies, policies, and programs for the allocation of flight crew resources to meet company needs and maximize utilization Monitors the aviation industry through benchmarking and evaluation of peer departments. Remains informed and ensures compliance with the latest develops concerning Federal, State, local and foreign regulations affecting operations Establishes and administers corporate policy for use of outside air charter operators Assists with monitoring overall operations to ensure the highest levels of safety while promoting the Lowe’s Aviation Safety culture in all aspects of the aviation department Develops and manages the annual operating expense and capital budgets for the aviation operations function Provides leadership to members of the operations team, including appropriate performance management and robust development of all team members through effective delegation, coaching and training. Develops, coordinates and implements necessary security measures to ensure the safety and security of all aircraft, facilities and passengers Assists the Safety Manager in the implementation of the Company’s Emergency Response Plan in the event of an aircraft accident or incident Assumes flight duties regularly and acts as Pilot-in-Command ensuring safe and efficient service to passengers while monitoring the standardization and procedures of flight crews Ensures crew scheduling complies with flight and duty time limitations Ensures appropriate pilot staffing levels per aircraft type based upon company utilization and demand Recommends and coordinates the acquisition of new aircraft and the active oversight of aircraft completion and entry into service Acts as department head in the absence of the Director of Aviation Assumes any duties delegated by the Director of Aviation Required Education and Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Aviation Airline Transport Pilot Certificate (ATP) Airplane Multi-Engine Land Pilot Certificate Appropriate Type Rating (Preferred) Second Class Medical (First Class for International Flights) 5,000 Hours Total Flight Time (Min) 2,500 Hours Multi-engine 1,000 Hours Jet Experience as a Check Airman/Evaluator No FAA accidents/incidents Lowe’s is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, genetics or any other category protected under applicable law.