Description
[redacted] is committed to offering ‘Low Fares Done Right’ to more than 80 destinations in the United States, Canada, Dominican Republic and Mexico on more than 300 daily flights. Headquartered in Denver, Frontier’s hard-working aviation professionals pride themselves in delivering the company’s signature Rocky Mountain hospitality to customers. [redacted] is the proud recipient of the Federal Aviation Administration’s 2016 Diamond Award for maintenance excellence and was recently named the industry’s most fuel-efficient airline by The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) as a result of superior technology and operational efficiencies.
The Base Chief Pilot (BCP) reports directly to the System Chief Pilot and is responsible for exercising operational control in the interest of maintaining safety per the requirements of Operations Specifications in addition to being responsible for all administrative functions within the Domicile. The BCP will be familiar with all of the System Chief Pilot responsibilities in addition to the Essential Functions listed below.
Essential Functions:
Provide supervision for direct reports as well as all line pilots within the domicile.
Recruit, interview and select pilot flight crewmembers as required by operational requirements.
Discipline as required by company policy, FAR’s and pilot working agreement.
Pilot contract administration.
Provide liaison with FAA on all operational issues.
Maintain Flight Operations Manual, Volume I and others as required.
Assist HR in administering Frontier Pilot Drug Testing Program.
Work with Crew Scheduling to ensure proper qualification and FAR legality of all pilots.
Other Functions:
Provide liaison with other departments as necessary to ensure safety and efficiency of flight operations.
If management or supervisory position, which positions report directly to this one?
Base Assistant Chief Pilots
Base Administrative Assistants
Requirements
FAA type rating in the A320 aircraft
Current FAA Class 1 Medical preferred
Excellent working knowledge of pilot collective bargaining agreement
Excellent technical and non-technical skills
Excellent winning attitude that understands and embraces Frontier’s commitment to Low Fares Done Right
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Ability to provide effective leadership to direct reports and the entire pilot group
Ability to communicate in a professional and positive manner with all company personnel as well as outside agency representatives
Ability to problem-solve and react positively to all types of difficult situations
Knowledge of common desktop applications
Possess excellent communication skills to include ability to speak, read and write English
Disclaimer: The above statements are intended only to describe the general nature and level of work required of the referenced position; they are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of individuals in this position. Please be advised that duties and expectations of this position may be subject to change.
[redacted], Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and, as such, is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability status, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including: recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
[redacted] is a Zero Tolerance Drug-Free Workplace. All prospective employees are subject to pre-employment testing for the following drugs and their metabolites: Marijuana, Cocaine, Amphetamines, Opioids and Phencyclidine (PCP). Further, any applicant who is found to have tested positive on any required drug or alcohol test at a former employer will be considered ineligible for employment with Frontier.