Behind every seamless journey, is the perfect team. Since 1983, [redacted] has been supporting the industry’s most prominent aviation companies by attracting and placing top talent. With thousands of direct hire placements of crew members, maintenance professionals, support staff, management and executive positions, and many more disciplines, we continue to perfect the art of staffing. When you want to find the very best career opportunity, you can rely on a team of dedicated professionals. On behalf of our external customers, [redacted] upholds in-depth and extensive standards to ensure we are recommending the best talent. Dedicated to the details, our expertise ensures a perfect career opportunity match for each of our candidates and a seamless experience for our customer. The Chief Pilot is a critical leadership role for the Charter & Aircraft Management Department. The Chief Pilot will bring in and maintain a strong track record in aviation that includes a focus on safety and successful management of the pilot workforce. The Chief Pilot will provide day-to-day leadership and motivation for the pilot team to deliver excellent technical and operational performance needed to achieve overall department goals. This includes recruiting, training, career path management, mentorship program and aircraft operating standards. Primary Responsibilities: Assist with the development, communication, and implementation of efficient operational procedures, policies, and effective growth strategies Ensure that the department flight operations are properly staffed, organized, trained, and directed to fulfill its responsibilities Drive department to achieve business goals and objectives Ensure that the department and personnel have the adequate resources needed to perform their jobs successfully and efficiently Maintain a fair and balanced schedule for flight crews and manage time off requests around flight scheduling Assist in promoting a healthy culture for the department and the pilot team that benefits employee engagement, happiness, customer loyalty, safety, integrity, and overall excellence Support the Director of Operations while performing basic HR functions for the department including recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding of new pilots and counseling or discharging of personnel Establish and maintain a close working relationship with the FAA Prepare and maintain all pilot training, flight and duty, and proficiency records Coordinate with the Director of Operations on crew status for flight operations and training events Maintain all record keeping, including those that FAA and the company requires Ensure aircraft documents, checklists, publications, and databases are continually up to date Oversee and schedule training resources and their execution, including aircraft training flights, simulator, enroute flight checks, ground school, and other learning courses used by department Conduct basic indoctrination and emergency training, as well as other internal training to include customer service Oversee Safety Manager and the company Safety Management System (SMS) program Coordinate with the Director of Operations and Director of Maintenance on the timely communication and correction of mechanical repairs, as well as planned inspections or maintenance work on the fleet around scheduled flights Perform flight duties as Captain on qualified aircraft based on scheduling needs and crew capacity Serve as a check airman on one assigned aircraft Hold regular pilot meetings and maintain constant communications with flight crews Ensure policies and procedures are followed and paperwork is submitted by crews in a timely and legible manner Exercise operational control over the scheduling and conduct of flights Represent the department with charter and aircraft management clients, networking functions promoting the department, and with business partners serving department needs Spend time approximately 40% flying and 60% office duties The Chief Pilot may delegate some of these duties, but retains overall responsibility Job Requirements: Must hold an Airline Transport Pilot certificate (ATP) Must have at least 3-years’ experience, within the past 6 years as pilot in command of an aircraft under part 121 or part 135 Meet the qualifications specified in FAR Part 119 for a Chief Pilot. Cessna CE525 type rating preferred. 3000 hours fixed wing time,1500 hours PIC. 1000 hours multi-engine 1000 hours turbine 500 hours PIC preferred. FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operators Permit. Current FAA First Class Medical required. Valid passport. No Accidents or Incidents. Have administrative or office experience Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screening. PRIA background check (to include any incidents/accidents.) Credit check. DMV check with valid driver’s license. Employment verification. Must be able to read, speak and write fluently in the English Language. Ability to relocate within 1 hour of company’s Base of Operations in Houston, TX Must be able to meet international travel requirements Bachelor’s degree Skills and Competencies: Understanding of business operations concepts including budgets, planning, sales projections, financial performance, and reporting Analytical ability to evaluate data and information to make operational decisions Strong communication skills (written and oral) and effective interpersonal aptitude Proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office products and scheduling software People management, conflict resolution, and resource allocation Strong organization skills and attention to detail Proven management and leadership capabilities Ability to prepare and complete reports pertaining to department and position Additional Requirements: Must possess a valid driver’s license and have acceptable driving record No accidents, incidents, or violations within the previous five years Current First-Class Medical certificate This is an exempt position. This position may require working evenings and weekends, and on scheduled company holidays to accommodate the needs of the customers and department operations Must be able to pass a background check and drug screen. Ability to travel for the position as needed Must live within one hour drive of KHOU airport Jet Aviation provides equal employment and affirmative action opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.