McWhinney is a privately held full service real estate development, investment and management company with a team of highly talented associates. We are passionate about creating great places for people and providing fabled experiences. We are \"evergreen,\" which means that we constantly strive to prosper in all phases of the real estate cycle. at McWhinney, we attract and retain the best and brightest in the industry and are constantly building our team to achieve our goals. The Chief Pilot/Aviation Department Manager manages, operates, and ensures the safe and efficient operations of the Company aircraft. Core Responsibilities Operates company aircraft in a safe and efficient manner while in compliance with all rules and regulations, manufacturers\' limitations and manuals, governmental rules and regulations, and any other requirements of agencies having jurisdiction over the flight Fosters a culture of operating principles with a priority on safety, passenger convenience and efficiency, in that order of priority Coordinates flight operations and scheduling Contracts for supplemental lift as necessary Ensures that a proper pre-flight inspection has been accomplished before takeoff, including but not limited to, reviewing equipment; passenger service items; fuel; review of weather conditions at destination, enroute and alternate destinations; aircraft performance and runway analysis Makes decisions necessary to start, delay, or cancel flights and deviate the flight from planned route or destination when operating conditions dictate Ensures that all embarked persons (crew and passengers) possess valid and current passports, visas and, when applicable, documents of U.S.A. Resident status (\"green cards\") appropriate for the flight Completes all required reports in a timely and accurate manner Maintains currency for all ratings, qualifications, and certificates as required Ensures the aircraft is clean and prepared for flight with all provisions on board for the safety and comfort of the passengers Coordinates maintenance scheduling with the executive assistant to avoid scheduling conflicts Work with and manage relationships with the national FBO chains and national fuel vendors to reduce cost and increase customer service Responsible for compliance with hangar lease and negotiating renewals Supervises Captains, Co-Pilots and contract mechanics, and coordinates and supervises contract pilots as necessary Supervises the activities of the flight crew, and coordinates the functioning and training of all crewmembers assigned to the flight Monitors crew performance, shares knowledge and experience with crew members, ensures that crew members maintain appropriate trainings and certifications, and evaluates crew member potential and development Oversees and approves flight crew expenses Develops annual budget and cash flow forecasts and monitors monthly deviations Performs collateral duties as required Requirements Previous experience managing a flight department and related staff Flexibility with schedule and demands of the position Proactive problem solver College degree or equivalent experience 15 or more years of aviation experience FAA Airline Transport Pilot certificate with appropriate type rating endorsed as English Proficient Valid FAA First Class Medical Certificate FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit Qualified in a Gulfstream 150 8,000 hours total flight time, 2,500 hours PIC and 2,000 hours in jet aircraft preferred Successful completion of flight, ground, and simulator training in the last 12 months preferred Expert skills in decision-making and building partnerships internally and externally Experience negotiating and managing the sale and acquisition of jet aircraft preferred Effective communication skills with the ability to communicate and build cross-functional relationships; work with all levels of personnel and effectively interact with senior and executive management Excellent planning and organization skills and business judgment, including the ability to anticipate the impact of decisions/initiatives Benefits McWhinney offers a competitive benefits package for full-time Associates including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k), and employee assistance plan. This position/job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not designed to be a comprehensive nor detailed description of all the responsibilities and accountability of the role. As an agile company, our positions can and do change based on the business need of the organization. McWhinney is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all associates. All employment decisions at McWhinney are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.