Description
Operating as a regional airline in the United States, [redacted] Airlines performs flying services as a partner with United Airlines.
Currently operating a fleet of CRJ-200 regional jets as United Express, [redacted] Airlines operates throughout the Eastern and Central United States. [redacted]\'s team is made up of around 1,800 members dedicated to making our travelers’ experiences safe and pleasant.
With general direction from the Vice President of Flight Operations provides support and counsel to all flight operations management personnel, and pilots. Ensures appropriate procedures and standards are implemented to provide safe and reliable flight operations in accordance with DOT/FAA regulations, the collective bargaining agreement with pilots, and Company policies and procedures.
Job Duties:
• Promotes and fosters a safe and secure operating environment.
• Exercise administrative and supervisory control over all pilots.
• Ensure flight operations and procedures are safe, efficient, effective, and in compliance with all applicable regulations.
• Oversee and participate in interviewing, hiring, counseling, and terminating pilots.
• Lead, supervise, and assign the duties of the Assistant Chief Pilot(s).
• Maintain proficiency as a line Captain through line flying or maintain currency in the Line Observation Program.
• Maintain a high level of knowledge of all applicable FAA regulations and guidance and their relationship to Company manuals.
• Recommends changes to operational manuals.
• Must be highly knowledgeable of the entire contents of the Flight Operations Manual library.
• Act as a back up to the Vice President of Flight Operations as a primary liaison to the pilot’s union and other company departments.
• Monitor the performance of line Captains and First Officers.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of the [redacted] Operations Specifications.
• Exercise operational control of the airline.
• Evaluate and develop operational procedures and standards.
• Liaison with Federal Aviation Administration, Transportation Security Administration, and other regulatory agencies as necessary for operational issues.
• Oversee the day-to-day operations and performance of the pilot group.
• Develop and manage performance reports and present these reports to various departmental leaders on a daily, weekly, monthly and yearly review.
• Provide on-call management pilots for after office hours, weekends, and holidays on a rotational basis.
• Ensure proper administration of the collective bargaining agreement by the Assistant Chief Pilot(s)
• Participates in the Emergency Response plan as described in [redacted]’s Emergency Procedure Manual.
• Responsible for Ferry Flight response schedules and process.
• Administer pilot leaves and the Pilot Attendance / Reliability Program.
• Other duties as assigned by the Vice President of Flight Operations.
• Participates in management staff meetings and communications with other departments.
• Promotes and fosters a safe operating environment.
• Promotes corporate goals and initiatives with focus on operational excellence and disciplined cost control.
• Attendance is considered an essential responsibility.
• Adherence to all Company policies and procedures.
Requirements Education and Experience:
• Bachelors degree in Business Administration or Aviation Management Preferred
• Pilot’s license with ATP rating (required)
• Ability to hold the position of Chief Pilot as required by 14 C.F.R. 119.65
• Supervisory experience in a union environment
• Knowledge of system safety and quality improvement programs
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
• Ability to use Microsoft products such as Excel, Word, and OneNote
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled