Description
The Assistant Chief Pilot will assist in ensuring all flight operations are conducted in a safe, efficient, economical manner and in accordance with Federal Air Regulations by performing the following duties personally or through the Manager of Pilot Training, check airmen, and other operations personnel.
• Accept assignment of Operational Control in the absence of the Director, Flight Operations or Chief Pilot.
• Serves as liaison between the Director of Flight Operations and with outside agencies such as the FAA, NTSB, or other airlines and agencies.
• Evaluates aircraft, airports, and navigational aids to be utilized by NAC.
• Participates as a member on the Flight Standards Board.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws, and in compliance with FAA regulations. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems; participate in Safety Program WBAT.
• Manage company projects for Flight Operations as directed by the Director of Flight Operations or Chief Pilot.
o Entry into service of new aircraft
o New Areas of operation including ETOPS
o CAT II/III low visibility operations
o Assist with Operation Specifications applications to support new areas of operations
o Supervise Manual support for new projects or regulatory changes
o Support the Flight Operations department on new operational projects
o Support AQP initiatives
o Must be a proficient Check Airman
• Other duties may be assigned.
A complete listing of duties and responsibilities of the Chief Pilot can be found in the NAC Flight Operations Manual.
Requirements To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED). Minimum of 3000 total flight hours with 1500 hours pilot in command time. Must have no record of FAA or company violations.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Must be fluent in aviation orientated English language (FAR 61.153 (b)). Ability to read and interpret documents such as government regulations, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to communicate effectively to crewmembers, customers, station agents, and air traffic control personnel.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to work with mathematical concepts. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
Current and valid Airline Transport Pilot certificate with appropriate type ratings. Must meet all requirements of FAR 119.65, 119.67
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Computer skills helpful.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear.