Description
This is a safety sensitive position and is subject to testing under a FAA mandated drug and alcohol program.
Purpose of Role:
The Assistant Chief Pilot is accountable for the professional standards of the flight crews under the authority of the Chief Pilot and operations and training safety management goals. Assists in overseeing the day-to-day operations of the flight department, including but not limited to – Scheduling of flight crews, review of Flight Risk Assessment Tools, administering quarterly conversations, performance reviews, assisting with the hiring of new flight crew, management of pilot staff.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Assists Chief Pilot in the following:
• Safe operation of all aircraft
• Assist in the hiring procedures.
• Perform back door reference checks on potential new hires.
• Perform quarterly conversations, performance reviews, and disciplinary coaching
• Assist Chief Pilot with Pilot Recognition program
• Manage flight releases and tracking
• Assist in scheduling crew time-off
• Create and distribute memos for pilots regarding updates, SOP’ s, etc.
• Co-Chair Orientation and INDOC for new PIC/SIC along with HR
• Assist Chief Pilot with Pilot Townhall meetings
• Act as liaison for pilots regarding technical issues
• Participate and contribute in various flight operations meetings
• Manage pilot relationships and open communication
Qualifications Required:
Education & Experience
• Holds a valid Commercial Pilot or ATP Certificate
• Requires a minimum of 1-year experience directly related to 135 training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the 135-operation environment.
• Has a minimum of 500 hours total flight time
• Has no accidents or incidents within the last five years
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Excellent leadership, presentation, and communication skills, both verbal and written
• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 and JI software required
• Proficient with MS, Jet Insight, etc
• Excellent analytical writing skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and extremely resourceful