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Pilatus PC-12 NG P135* Chief Pilot - KATL Preferred
At [redacted] we are opening the skies with a new way for people to fly and are looking for an exceptional pilot to become a key part of our team.
About [redacted]
Instead of the hassle and stress of the hub & spoke network, or the cost and exclusivity of private jets, we are making on-demand travel in personal planes more efficient, accessible and affordable, for more people.
We do that by using software and technology to make booking a personal flight as easy as ordering a ride-share service and by enabling the cost to be shared with other passengers across the network.
Our pilots are the front line of our customer experience. We donât want you to be behind the proverbial bulkhead, indeed we want to enable you to work, fly and interact in a way that you most enjoy so that you can share your joy of flight with passengers.
Beyond delivering an incredible experience for passengers this role is a crucial part of building a new piece of the aviation industry; the first truly accessible on-demand flight network.
Our team members are all part of building something purposeful, and this role is at the center of that creativity. If youâd like to hear more then weâd love to hear your story.
Join us as we open up a new way for people to travel.
Join us as we Open the Skies.
About the job:
[redacted] seeks our full-time Chief Pilot for operations starting out of Atlanta and Seattle. This is a key leadership position with the need for full-time presence in the ATL area this winter. Commuting options and future basing are absolutely flexible.
You will help lead and train a growing team as the Chief Pilot. You must be a proven single-pilot IFR captain in light aircraft, and enjoy instructing. This position is very flexible with scheduling and future scope of responsibilities.
Pilots are paramount to our business in every way, and youâll be a key part of the team defining our operations and customer experience, and youâll help us find, train, and manage excellent talent. Youâll need to attend meetings remotely, and ideally youâll have the desire and ability to attain check-airman status.
Practically youâll be starting in the Atlanta, GA area, scheduling yourself for 180+ shifts a year. This position includes training and management of other aviators, traveler relations, and facilitating local coordination with aircraft owners, lessors, and partners.
Aircraft are operated primarily as a part 135 single-pilot operation however, [redacted] often utilizes a safety pilot in the right seat of our PC12 flights. This is a Full-Time position with full-benefits. 180+ planned flight days per year.
Compensation partially based on experience as a salary and daily rate with a per diem, travel, lodging, training etc. covered. [redacted](KA) fully intends to wholly employ a very competent, permanent leader/aviator; therefore compensation and work/life harmony is commensurate.
About the person:
Experienced professional that likes working with other pilots as a leader/educator.
Motivated pilot with high levels of empathy and emotional intelligence, that enjoys sharing the joys of flight with others.
Looking for a way to make meaningful differences in modern travel.
The preferred pilot shows a true love of aviation, likely flying multiple aircraft types/categories.
Must be a people-person. Weâre here to be the solution for peoplesâ travel, not just fly a planned route.
Has current PC-12 and turboprop experience.
SR22 experience is a plus.
Broad flying experience geographically.
Comfortable with use of available tech in and out of the aircraft; we are a technology company as much as an air travel operation - and we use our love of both to bring about real change to how more and more people travel.
Mandatory Requirements:
3,500 hrs of flight time
1,000 hrs turboprop flight time
100 hrs PC12 fight time
Meet part 119/135 Chief Pilot / Director of Ops requirements
(3+ years of last 6 in part 135 PIC position (mil equivalent avail)
CFI-Instrument: ASEL
Meet FAA ATP ASEL mins (must hold at least commercial pilot certificate)
Current Class II Medical certificate
* [redacted] is currently working to complete our Full Part 135 on-demand certificate; we already have pre-cert numbers and expect full certification in the coming months. Irrespective of our Part 135 certification timings, this role needs to be filled as part of the team developing our best practice operations and our customer and passenger experience.
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