About Us: Founded in 1991, [redacted] is a trusted and respected charter service provider that creates upscale, comfortable, and memorable private charter experiences. We focus on connecting Midwest customers with destinations across North America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Our growing charter operation is adding pilots who put People First, do Whatever It Takes, and Never Settle. If those values are important to you and you desire a better work-life balance, we would welcome the opportunity to get to know you better and share our vision of the future with Silverhawk.

Company Ownership Program: At Silverhawk, our company ownership program makes you a true partner in the organization. Each year, every participant receives plan units that work very similarly to receiving stock. In short, as the company grows and profits, you are rewarded with an annual profit-sharing bonus that grows with your plan units. In the future, if it ever made sense to sell or partner with another company, you’d share in the sale proceeds.

Job Description: The Chief Pilot is responsible for overseeing [redacted]’s entire pilot group.  

Principal Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Monitors on going Flight Crew training and qualifications ensuring that these requirements are met and that the appropriate training is completed and documented.

• Ensures flight crews are current, trained, qualified, appropriately rated, have a current medical to conduct flights under part 135, and approved by the certificate holder. (135.63).

• Assists with assessment of training needs to insure that adequately trained pilots are available for all trip needs.

• General Operations Manual content, revisions, and distribution.

• Training needs assessment. Training Program content, revision and currency.

• Is responsible for crewmember standardization.

• Insures that a properly qualified Pilot in Command is designated for each flight.

• Shall participate in the investigation of, and make a report to the Director of Operations, on any aircraft accident, reportable incident, records discrepancy, or airman flight violation.

• Is responsible, with the Director of Operations, for ensuring that pilot records are maintained to FAA standards.

• Is responsible for aircraft charts and related publications.

• Works closely with the Director of Maintenance to insure that aircraft maintenance problems do not unnecessarily disrupt flight operations.

• Insures that a copy of each load manifest, weight and balance form, is retained at the crew base for a minimum of 30 days.

• Is responsible for the scheduling and assigning duties and procedures for all pilots and aircraft.

• Reports to the Director of Operations.

• Perform all other duties as assigned. 

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent, required.

• Meet the FAA's Chief Pilot experience requirements as published in 14 CFR Part 119.71.

• Experience in multiple fleets, preferred. 

• Ability to work a flexible schedule.

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.