Butler Machinery is currently hiring an experienced Chief Pilot to oversee the Flight Department. This position is highly involved in overseeing all aspects of the department including the coordination of all flight activity, training all flight crew personnel, preparing the flight schedules and staff hours, supervising our other Pilots, Co-Pilots, and Contract Pilots, and so much more! Butler has two Pilatus PC12 aircraft flown dual crew to carry employees and customers across our territory and around the country for business. This position ensures that these two planes are in top shape to fly. Our ideal future teammate values great relationships with everyone in the company, is customer-driven, strives for excellence every day, has high levels of integrity and accountability and focuses on safety in everything he/she does. The continued success of our business is dependent upon a team that believes in our company mission, demonstrates our values every day and is hungry to grow their careers. If you desire to start a new career and want to join a 65+ year family-owned company business, apply today! Responsibilities: Formulates and directs the execution of Flight Department policies, as well as establishes operations, personnel and equipment standards. Oversees the coordination of all flight activity, to include aircraft and flight crew availability. Maintains the positive safety culture Butler Machinery expects in flight operations. Establishes pilot staff duty hours. Conducts interviews in the process of hiring staff, conducts necessary performance evaluations, and sets out disciplinary measures as needed for flight department. Prepares and maintains a personnel file for each pilot crewmember, to include an annually updated form indicating the individual pilots’ experience, license qualifications, ratings, etc. Oversees the contractual agreements for Independent Contract Pilots. Oversees the training activities of all flight crew personnel. Oversees the maintenance of aircraft, checklists and all other documentation required for flight operations by the FAA. Ensures prompt reporting, filing and follow-up action required by and to the appropriate agency subsequent to an aircraft accident. Provides for approved uniforms for flight crew. Ensures that all aircraft are in compliance with any applicable FAR. Will schedule maintenance of aircraft at an approved maintenance facility. This will involve direct responsibility for approving major expenditures for maintenance of aircraft. Makes assessment on the need to ground any aircraft that does not meet the requirements of any applicable FAR’s. Makes the assessment to promptly remove any pilot from flight duty that does not meet the requirements of the FAR’s. May delegate functions to other aviation department personnel, but retains responsibility and authority for the above functions. Has final operational control of the flight department. Performs Pilot-In-Command duties, and all other duties assigned to him by his immediate supervisor. May be called upon to shuttle passengers to/from designated destinations involved with flight. Works within and promotes vision, mission, and values of BMC. Other duties may be assigned. Supervisory Duties: Supervises the Pilots, Co-Pilots, and Contract Pilots. Organizes, communicates, and delegates responsibilities and priorities to subordinates to ensure the successful operation of the department. Provides regular and timely feedback that recognizes employee performance, motivating employees and promoting self-development. Communicates with and coaches employees on assignments, providing technical expertise as needed. Selects, trains and develops employees consistent with department/division goals, providing coaching on career development. Qualifications: Must meet company’s insurance minimum requirements and have at least 3 years of experience as a pilot of an aircraft operated under part 121, part 135 or a corporate flight department. Commercial or ATP Preferred 4,000 Total Time Preferred 2000 Turbine (jet and/or turbo prop) Preferred 2000 Pressurized Preferred 2,000 Retractable Gear Preferred 1,000 Multi Engine Preferred CFII Preferred Possess good decision making and leadership skills Proficient in Word, Excel and PowerPoint Possess the ability to communicate well with customers, peers, other pilots, aircraft owners, aircraft mechanics and management. Excellent customer service skills Knowledge of all Federal Aviation Regulations pertaining to Corporate flight operations Must be able to meet company’s insurability requirements. As a family business for three generations, we currently employ over 800 associates in 20 locations throughout North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana, and Nebraska. We are looking for self-motivated, forward-thinking individuals to join us in our continued success. If you desire to start your career with our team, here are some things we offer within our full benefits package: Health Insurance – 3 plan options including 2 High Deductible plans Dental Insurance – 2 plan options Vision Insurance Flexible Benefit Plan Basic Life/AD&D and Supplemental Life Insurance AFLAC options - Cancer Insurance/Accidental/Hospitalization/Short Term Disability Short-Term Disability Coverage – 60% of salary paid by Butler Maternity Benefit Holidays – 7 days company paid Health Savings Account (with High Deductible Healthcare Plan options) – Employer contribution up to $1000/yr Paid Time Off (PTO) 401(K) Plan 10% Annual Retirement Employer Contribution, with Additional 5% Discretionary Employer Contribution Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – including Health Coaching SmartDollar – employer paid financial planning program Legal Shield/ID Shield products EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability