Description
Currently seeking a Chief Pilot for FAR Part 135 operations to commence immediately.
Our small yet rewarding charter company in South Florida is poised for steady and exciting growth! We offer an above-market-value compensation and benefits package.
Our company prides itself on exceptionally high standards, quality, professionalism, character, and safety. Additionally, and no less important, we encourage professional growth, teamwork, communication, and a good work/life balance. Therefore, the Chief Pilot (135) is a pivotal role responsible for ensuring the operational excellence, performance, safety, and regulatory compliance of assigned flight crews and associated support personnel while operating under CFR Part 135 and 91. This position requires an individual with exceptional leadership skills and in-depth knowledge of FAA regulations who will uphold the company OpSpecs and manual system.
Responsibilities:
1. Directs all training activities of flight crew members and assigns crewmembers to specific flights based on crew qualifications, experience, and currency.
2. Assists the Director of Operations in formulating operations policies and training matters with appropriate activities.
3. Advises the Director of Operations on the status of flight operations and the training of the flight crew members and is responsible for crewmember standardization.
4. Prepares and maintains training and proficiency records, flight schedules, reports, and correspondence pertaining to operations activities.
5. Ensures an adequate and current flight kit is onboard each aircraft, including but not limited to current takeoff, en route, and approach navigational charts.
6. Maintains current aircraft checklists and aircraft operations manuals.
7. Disseminates information to all crew members as pertains to routes, airports, NOTAMs, navaids, and company policies.
8. Submits to the FAA all reports required.
9. Provides sufficient instructors and check airmen to ensure all flight crews conform to standard procedures as outlined in applicable CFRs and company policies, and to ensure that all pilots maintain current route qualifications and receive proficiency checks as required by the FAA and the company.
10. The Chief Pilot is delegated authority to exercise operational control in accordance with Operations Specifications paragraph A008.
11. Maintains proficiency as Pilot-in-Command.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Must hold FAA Multi-Engine ATP pilot certificate.
• FAA Class I Medical Certificate.
• Must meet the minimum qualifications of 14 CFR Part 119.71
• Ability to travel extensively and conduct oversight activities.
• Ability to be available to work or be on call beyond normal office hours.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Previous experience as Chief Pilot or related air carrier management experience.
• Possession of a type rating in G100/Astra IA-1125 Type Rating OR PIC experience in the PA-31-350 aircraft.