Description
Chief Pilot:
[redacted] is a full-service aviation charter and management company. Our services go well beyond aircraft management and charter.
Our focus is on providing the highest level of service whether its in aircraft charter, aircraft management, aircraft sales or acquisitions. In all aspects of our operation, our goal is to exceed every clients unique and individual expectation.
[redacted] is actively seeking highly motivated, customer orientated Chief Pilot to join our growing team of leaders focused on safety, service and operations.
The essential responsibilities include but not limited to:
• Coordinates with the Director of Operations to direct all training activities of flight crew members.
• Coordinate’s operations policies, and training matters with appropriate activities.
• Maintains current flight training manual and activities and is responsible for crew members standardization. Reference the FAA approved training program.
• Prepares and maintains pilot’s proficiency records, pilot flight schedules, flight activity reports and FAA correspondence pertaining to operations. The Chief Pilot will maintain the following records for the specified period: Pilot records – one year after release from duty and Weight and balance load manifests for 30 days.
• Ensures proper documentation for each flight.
• Maintains aircraft check list.
• Disseminates information to all crew members as it pertains to routes, airports, NOTAMS, navaids and Company policies. Will maintain and make available to all employees a current copy of the Aeronautical Information Manual, 14 CFR Part 91 and 14 CFR Part 135.
• Requests and designates nominees for check pilot authorization from the FAA.
• Establish pilot crew manning after ensuring and reviewing pilot duty time forms are current and within FAA regulations.
• Schedules aircraft to the available flight crew members and establishes personnel duty hours. They may delegate functions to other personnel but retains responsibility.
• Ensures that [redacted] provides pertinent Navigational charts in a current form for each flight.
• Ensure the aircraft is operated in accordance with all applicable federal aviation regulations and other regulatory agencies.
• Maintain all personal licenses, certificates, and training
• Responsible for assisting in dispatching and commanding aircraft
• Assure that all required equipment, documents, and certificates are aboard the aircraft prior to dispatch
• Monitor weather conditions en route that may affect the flight, i.e., destination weather, wind conditions, fuel supply, alternate airports, air traffic, etc.
• Inform scheduling / dispatch of his/her place of contact, arrival and departure times and passenger manifest changes
• Work directly with clients/customers to schedule flight times, set agenda, discuss special needs, etc.
• Know and adhere to all security procedures
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
The ideal candidate must possess the following qualifications:
• 4000 hours total flight time
• 1000 hours turbine time
• Gulfstream experience recommended
• Previous FAA 135 experience recommended
• International operations recommended
• Highly knowledgeable of the Operations Manuals, FAA Regulations, Operations Specifications, flight manuals, etc.
• MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Must be accessible by phone 24/7 except on scheduled days off.
This is a home-based position.
[redacted] will offer a competitive salary, an excellent benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, STD, LTD, XTD and Life Insurance. Vacation and personal days off also offered.
If you believe this is your destination, please submit your resume. We also recommend that you visit [redacted] to learn more about our growing and dynamic company.