Citation is currently seeking to fill the position of Aviation Director & Chief Pilot. This position will report directly to President & Chief Executive Officer. Responsibilities This individual is responsible for partnering with Captain to perform all pilot planning duties including: flight plan preparation and filing, aircraft loading and performance calculations, review of all flight, weather and airport operations information, aircraft airworthiness determination, etc. The individual is responsible for the professional, safe and efficient operation of Cessna Citation CE560XLS aircraft, as well as the establishment of systems and procedures for the maintenance of all permanent records required for Flight Operations and FAA regulations. This role has the responsibility to direct schedule bi-annual pilot training and the required maintenance in such manner as to maintain air worthiness while managing cost and minimizing disruption to corporate travel requirements. The position will include preparation of the annual Aviation Department budget and monthly/quarterly review of budget vs actual variance analysis. There is a supervisory responsibility of the Captain in this position, including annual performance reviews. This individual will serve as mentor and positive role model to the Captain and contract pilots by demonstrating the adherence to policy and industry best practices. This position requires the approval and administration of all Aviation Department invoices and expenses. The role manages efficient operation and maintenance of corporate hangar facility, including all required supplies and support equipment. The Aviation Director & Chief Pilot is responsible for Supervising the successful upgrade of CE560XLS avionics to Garmin G5000 and renovation of cabin/exterior (scheduled for fall 2019). Qualifications The individual in this position must possess strong leadership skills and a passion for flying, as well as be a solution-minded self-starter that requires minimal supervision and oversight. The individual must be CE560XL Type Rated, have an FAA ATP Pilot Certificate, a Second Class Medical Certificate, 2500 of hours Total Time, 1500 hours of Turbine Time, 1000 hours of PIC Turbine Time, and 500 hours of PIC CE560XL or CE560XLS. In this role, a Bachelor’s Degree in business administration or aviation related field is preferred (but not required). Proficiencies in Microsoft Office (including Excel & MS Word) are required for the position.