If you are an experienced captain and leader who believes that every member of an organization contributes to its growth and success, East Coast Flight Services invites you to learn more about us and consider joining our team as our Chief Pilot. Who We Are: East Coast Flight Services is privately owned and has been in operation since 1989. We have operated a wide variety of piston, turboprop, and jet aircraft to domestic and international destinations for executive charter and government services. We are a close-knit team of collaborative individuals who are committed to providing exceptional service and safety. East Coast is one of few Part 135 Operators that has Department of Defense (CARB) Certification. This allows us to operate longer term government contracts which affords more stability than that offered by strictly on-demand charter. We also manage aircraft but own the majority of aircraft we operate. Our headquarters is located at Easton, MD (KESN), but we operate out of other locations as well. Duties and Responsibilities: Coordinate with Director of Operations (DO) and General Manager in scheduling to ensure all flights are conducted in compliance with all FAA and other regulations. Assist DO to ensure that all flight operations are conducted in compliance with the policies and procedures of the Company Operations and Specifications, GOM, GMM, the FARS, DoD Additional Requirements, and aircraft flight manual specifications. High level knowledge of FAA regulations and guidance. Assist in the creation and revision of SOPs, Checklists, and Operation Manuals. Manage the flight crew staff including training to ensure they have aircraft proficiency and knowledge. Ensure Company’s policy and procedures are adhered to by all flight crew members in order to provide an exceptional customer experience with the highest level of safety. Be available to the Vice President as an aviation resource for business planning. Manage Electronic Flight Bag Program. This also includes making sure all documents stored on the EFB units are kept up to date. The list of documents include Operations Specifications, Operations Manual, Aircraft Manuals, Equipment Manuals, FAR’s, and other manuals required by the FARs and Company Operations manual. Responsible for all crew records ensuring they meet all the requirements of 135 regulations, DOD supplemental carrier requirements, and any additional standards required. This includes maintaining monthly reporting on crew availability, crew pairing, training forecast, night currency, and notifications on any activity that will affect the availability of flight crew members for scheduling. Prepare and ensure the Flight Department Records are accurate for the 6 month and biennial DOD Audits/Inspections. This includes coordinating with all other company departments to maintain consistency of information. Manage the Safety Management System/Emergency Response program which includes holding quarterly pilot meetings focused on safety subjects. The range of responsibility of the Manager of the SMS program coordinates with all departments throughout the Company. This is a full time Management and Flying position. Maintain proficiency as a Pilot in Command as required. Be reachable for questions and direction while not scheduled for flight duty to support those pilots on active flights. Attend industry meetings/training as appropriate. This includes Safety Management classes and Webinars. Create and update ground courses in order to meet the requirements of the standards as presented by the local FAA POI. Coordinate and implement any suggested updating of records, domestic and international operations as specified with the FAA POI. Travel away from home base as needed. Ability to manage and motivate staff to strive for excellence and high level of safety. Qualifications: Meet or exceed the requirements of 119.67(b) and FAR requirements for Chief Pilot. Demonstrate through the interview process the capability to speak, read, and write the English language. Prefer graduate of a 4 year college, preferably in an Aviation Related major. Significant experience may be considered in lieu. Current FAA ATP with PIC type ratings in one or more of the following aircraft: FA10, FA50, and BAE JS31/JS32. Current FAA first Class medical. Current USA Passport. Current Radio Telephone Operator Certificate. Must possess the ability to assist with physical tasks, such as carrying, lifting, and pushing weights up to 70 pounds. Excellent communicator with all levels of management, clients, maintenance coordination, and contract Point of Contacts. Ability to work independently, organize workload, be self-motivated, assertive, and a proactive problem solver. Highly competent with cell phones, computers, iPads, and Microsoft Office Suite. Experience with Foreflight and other EFB applications. Also must be experienced across multiple GPS and FMS platforms as they differ between aircraft. Must be willing to maintain currency in multiple reciprocating, turbo prop, and jet aircraft. We offer industry-leading compensation as well as a range of benefits and perks, including; • Company-paid dental insurance • Monthly health insurance reimbursement of up to $500 • 401k plan with a 100% company match up to 15% of the employee\\\\\\\'s salary (with a $10,000 annual cap) after one year • Company paid vacation (two weeks per year, increasing with seniority) • Salary commensurate with experience