Description
[redacted], a wholly-owned subsidiary of Delta Air Lines, strives to operate the safest, most reliable jet air service in the regional airline industry. With its more than 4,600 employees working as one, Endeavor takes pride in delivering over 800 flights a day to more than 140 destinations across North America. Endeavor operates the world’s largest fleet of Bombardier CRJ-900 NextGen aircraft, as well as the CRJ-700 and CRJ-200 regional jets. With a growing fleet, five crew and 10 maintenance bases, and the goal of hiring hundreds of new employees to support its expanding network, Endeavor offers limitless potential for aviation professionals looking to start or continue their careers
Overview
The Domicile Chief Pilot manages the day-to-day operations for Flight Operations at the assigned base and leads the Base Management team, including Flight Operations Managers (FOMs), Regional Crew Managers and Administration staff, to ensure Pilot competence and qualification with regards to safety, regulatory, and communication requirements.
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain the Base Management team including Flight Operations Managers (FOMs), Regional Crew Managers, and Administration staff, measuring performance by setting goals and objectives to include annual evaluations.
Supervise flight crewmembers.
Coordinate with maintenance, aircraft operations, and crew resources departments to maintain operational control of line operations.
Ensure flight crews meet established levels of compliance with company policies and regulations.
Responsible for development of a balanced program of discipline and for conducting investigations and interviews when violations of company policy or federal regulations occur.
Participate in decisions of hiring, promotion and termination of flight operations employees.
Coordinate with Flight Training during selection of flight check airmen.
Participate in budget review and reporting process.
Establish and maintain a close professional relationship with maintenance personnel.
Ensure crews possess all required company materials such as charts, manuals, forms, and uniforms.
Establish and evaluate standards of performance and appearance for flight operations department.
Conduct special studies or projects as required by senior flight operations management.
Establish policies for and supervise project coordinators and line check airmen assigned to flight operations.
Conduct periodic evaluations of project coordinators and line check airmen.
Participate in the SMS program as established by the Director, Safety and Compliance.
Follow up to crew communication reports, flight safety reports, and other correspondence.
Participate in scheduled department staff meetings.
Participate as a member of the Flight Standards review board.
Can involve long periods of sitting. Computer work, in a typical office environment, subject to critical deadlines.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or a combination of education and related experience
4 years of experience in airline operations
3 years of supervisory experience
Airline Transport Pilot license
Reliable and self-motivated
Analytical, interpretive and organizational skills
Ability to multi task efficiently and effectively to meet deadlines
Interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills and able to work with all levels of an organization
PC proficient in Microsoft Office software, specifically Word, Excel, Outlook and Powerpoint
Must possess excellent interpersonal and organizational abilities.
Knowledge of [redacted] policies, procedures and standards
Position requires some physical exertion such as pulling, pushing, reaching, bending, standing, walking and light lifting of boxes, bags, files, etc. not in excess of 30 lbs.
Ability to meet the requirements of FAR 119.67 for Chief Pilot
Ability to work additional hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
Up to 20% travel as needed.