Description
Position Summary:
The Floater Base Chief Pilot is responsible for all flight aviation matters related to one or more aircraft accounts. The person should have additional crew member related duties and responsibilities. Crewmembers report to the Base Chief Pilot.
During operations conducted under 14 CFR Part 135, crewmembers and maintenance personnel report to the Director of Operations, the Director of Maintenance, or the Chief Pilot, as applicable, for compliance with all Company policies and procedures.
The Base Chief Pilot reports to the System Chief Pilot on all matters involving assigned management contracts and personnel. During routine matters relating to Flight Operations, Maintenance Operations, Administration or Accounting, the Base Chief Pilot may communicate directly with the applicable [redacted] representative, as required.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Supervise assigned personnel to ensure compliance with the policies and procedures Federal Aviation Regulations, ICAO Rules of the Air, NTSB 830, and other applicable federal, state, and local regulations
Monitor the personal appearance, dress code, and conduct of all assigned personnel to achieve the highest standards
Maintain a current read and initial file of all [redacted] memorandums and make such files available to personnel
le crew and maintenance personnel training with the appropriate training contractor and advise the Director of Operations or Director of Maintenance, as required
Develop scheduling procedures with clients to promote reliable, efficient scheduling of aircraft
Approve and schedule through the flight scheduling department Personal Time Off (PTO) for all assigned personnel and maintain accurate records of vacation days earned and taken by each employee with copies to the Company Officer
Inform the flight scheduling department of all commercial travel reservations
Update the assigned flight scheduling department as necessary, regarding aircraft schedule changes and other matters that may affect the scheduling of aircraft and crews. Crew contact telephone numbers, hotels, airline reservations and other similar items are examples of the type of information that should be updated as required
Conduct meetings with all personnel to coordinate activities, identify problems, answer questions, pass information, and promote employee good will
Approve expense accounts for assigned personnel
In conjunction with the appropriate Company Officer, participate in the interview process of all assigned personnel to be employed. Employment requires approval of a Company Officer
Immediately notify the responsible Company Officer of all significant events involving the operation, maintenance, or administration of assigned aircraft, or of matters relating to customer relations or personnel
Solicit the Company Officer’s input and/or approval for all operational, personnel, and administrative issues of a substantive nature
Notify the applicable Company Officer of anticipated needed pilot relief
Submit written reports, as required by the General Operations Manual
Revise all copies of manuals and publications assigned to the account(s). Note - Crewmembers are responsible for revising manuals directly assigned them
Coordinate crewmember training, as necessary
Ensure timely submission of training records, medicals, and other operations data to flight operations, as required by the General Operations Manual
Promote customer goodwill through high quality service and professional demeanor
Other related duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Experience as a [redacted] Floater pilot
Current and qualified to hold the crewmember supervisor position assigned within an account
Strong interpersonal communication skills
Ability to effectively interact with all levels of the Company
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to work remotely under minimal supervision
Ability to exercise independent judgment, discretion, and initiative
Self-motivated and independent problem-solving ability
Excellent verbal and written skills
Ability to travel, as needed
Education and Work Experience:
Hold the qualifications and certificates to be a pilot or PIC
Bachelor’s degree or, equivalent combination of education and experience
Three (3) years aviation management experience
Physical Requirements:
Meet the physical requirements of the assigned aviation position
Majority of work is completed in a normal office work environment
Communicate through verbal, written and electronic means
Operate office equipment such as telephone, computer, printer, fax, postage meter, etc.
Move up to 25 pounds on an infrequent basis
Access filing cabinets, drawers, and shelves of varying heights