Description
Chief Pilot
Full Time Exempt
Requisition ID: 1740
[redacted] offers a dynamic, team-oriented work environment and is positioned for significant growth. [redacted] represents an ideal opportunity for those who wish to have their daily contributions not only recognized by the team but also have those daily contributions make a noticeable difference in the security of the United States and allies around the globe. [redacted] provides full life cycle support, from advanced concept development through field sustainment of deployed land, air, sea and space-based sensors and solutions. [redacted] has supported Federal Government, commercial, and international customers for over 50 years. Some of our Government customers include the US Military Services, Defense Agencies, and the Federal Aviation Administration. [redacted] is headquartered in Arlington, VA, maintains offices in 11 locations nationwide and currently employs more than 600 people.
If you’re ready to put your skills to the test with a company positioned for future of aviation and feel you meet the job requirements outlined below, we look forward to receiving and reviewing your application.
Job Description
[redacted] is seeking a full time, on-site Chief Pilot to manage our domestic and international manned aircraft fleet based in Plymouth, Massachusetts. This position is ideal for a passionate aviation professional who wants to support an established, efficient, highly technical growing flight department.
Responsibilities:
Enforces operational standards of all company flight operations manuals across all aircraft and ensures compliance by all assigned company pilots
Implements and administers company standard operating procedures to ensure the highest standards of safety and quality of service
Directs and guides flight operations to ensure they are conducted in accordance with established company practices and procedures and in compliance with applicable government and contract regulations
Ensures that flights are manned by technically competent and legally qualified crew members to include review and approval of contracted pilots
Supervises activities and performance of company pilots and provides periodic written evaluations
Pilots aircraft as required to include mission planning, aircrew mobilization, weather decisions, airspace coordination and safe operation of the company’s aircraft
Ensures each aircraft is properly equipped with aeronautical charts, navigational aids, etc. required for safe flight through various vendor subscriptions
Documents aircraft discrepancies and reports equipment malfunctions to appropriate personnel in a timely manner
Maintains records of activities, flight logs and training in accordance with company and FAA requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
Commercial Pilot, Airplane Multi-Engine Land (MEL) with instrument rating
Second class medical certificate
Current Passport with no travel restrictions
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to maintain good working relationships
Ability to provide exemplary references as a professional aviator
Read, write, speak, and understand English
COVID 19 Vaccine required
Flight Time Requirements:
When evaluating the flight time of applicants meeting the basic qualifications, consideration will be given to, quality, quantity, recent experience, and verifiability of training; complexity of aircraft flown; types of flight operations; and hours flown as PIC in turbine powered aircraft. Applicants invited to interview must provide appropriate documentation of all flight hours.
Minimum of 1500 hours of total documented flight time
Minimum of 1000 hours of total Pilot in Command time
Minimum of 500 hours MEL
Preferred Flight Experience:
2000+ hours of total documented flight time
1500 hours of total Pilot in Command time
1000 Multi-Engine hours
250 hours in turbine powered aircraft
100 hours of instrument (actual) time
Flying experience in surveillance operations or similar mission profiles
Travel Required:
Travel required for up to 30 days at a time.
Salary Range:
$90,000 - $120,000
Applying to [redacted]:
Only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted. Employment at [redacted] is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check, drug screening and a current, valid AME Class II medical certificate.
[redacted] is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class.