Description
Company Overview
be there... Nobody goes on a private jet simply to go on a private jet. It’s not for the leather seats, trendy (or dated) wood veneer, overpriced catering, or six-figure bills. They go to be there... the meeting, the vacation, the home, the people, the family, whatever and wherever there is. With [redacted], they can just be there.
At [redacted], we believe in making great hiring decisions. Some of the ways we can accomplish this is by providing a workplace for dedicated individuals to work hard, will appreciate and enforce the company’s core values, and have fun! The company will continue and encourage a diverse, dynamic team that is equally dedicated to establishing a safe and healthy work environment.
We offer competitive pay and a total benefits package. [redacted] is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Position Summary
The purpose of the Chief Pilot (CP) position is to ensure that every flight operating under [redacted] Part 135 Air Carrier Certificate and Part 91 Aircraft Management program is conducted safely, in compliance with all FAA and other government regulations, in conformance with operational specifications, and ultimately projecting the values of [redacted].
Role/Responsibilities
The Chief Pilot is a critical leadership role for the Operations Department. The CP will provide day-to-day leadership and motivation for the pilot group to deliver excellent technical and operational performance needed to achieve overall department goals. This includes recruiting, training, career path management, and aircraft operating standards. The CP will support [redacted] in providing exceptional customer service, interest with clients, while utilizing the services offered within the department. Additional responsibilities as follows:
Assist with the development, communication, and implementation of efficient operational procedures, policies, and effective growth strategies.
Ensure that the department flight operations are properly staffed, organized, and trained.
Drive department to achieve business goals and objectives.
Coordinate with the flight coordination department to ensure proper scheduling of aircraft and pilots, as well as tracking of flights.
Support the Director of Operations while performing basic HR functions for the department including recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding of new pilots and counseling or discharging of personnel.
Maintain a close working relationship with the FAA.
Oversee all pilot training, flight and duty, and proficiency records.
Oversee all record keeping, including those that FAA and the company requires.
Ensure aircraft documents, checklists, publications, and databases are continually up to date.
Oversee EFB program.
Oversee training resources, including aircraft training flights, simulator, enroute flight checks, ground school, and other learning courses.
Conduct basic indoctrination and emergency training, as well as other internal training to include customer service.
Coordinate with the Director of Operations and Director of Maintenance on the timely communication and correction of mechanical repairs, as well as planned inspections or maintenance work on the fleet around scheduled flights.
Perform flight duties as Captain on qualified aircraft based on scheduling needs and crew capacity.
Provide ops on call after hours.
Qualifications
Must hold an Airline Transport Pilot certificate (ATP).
Extensive knowledge of FARs, ACs, SAFO/InFO.
Solid understanding of SOPs and industry best practices.
Familiar with aircraft maintenance scheduling, crew and staff management, and customer relations.
Check airman, instructor, and safety manager experience preferred.
Understanding of business operations concepts including budgets, planning, financial performance, and reporting.
Analytical ability to evaluate data and information to make operational decisions.
Strong communication skills (written and oral) and effective interpersonal aptitude.
Proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office products and scheduling software.
Have people management experience, ability to resolve conflict, and instill resource allocation.
Strong organization skills and attention to detail.
Proven management and leadership capabilities.
Ability to prepare and complete reports pertaining to department and position.
Education/Experience
Bachelor’s degree required.
Must have served for a minimum of 3-years as Chief Pilot for a Part 135 or Part 121 turbine multi-aircraft operator [or] have served at least three (3) out of the last six (6) years as PIC in a department that performed turbine multi-aircraft operations under Part 135 or Part 121.