The Chief Pilot plans and conducts flight operations at the request of the [redacted] CEO and Senior Leadership Team (SLT). The Pilot also ensures all aircraft maintenance and service records remain current and operational for all modes of flight. The pilot cross-trains in various departments inside company as required or assigned. Essential Duties and Responsibilities ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Ensure SAFETY first and make ALL “go, no-go” decisions! Check aircraft prior to ALL flights (when available) to ensure that the engines, controls, instruments, and other systems are functioning properly. Monitor weather daily and make any appropriate adjustments/cancellations accordingly. Choose routes, altitudes, and speeds that will provide the fastest, safest, most efficient, and smoothest flights. Perform pre-flight preparation including devising and filing a flight plan, monitoring weather forecasts, making sure the plane’s flight systems are in working order, loading and securing cargo and refueling. Choose airports, hotels, rental cars, and other needs based on timeliness and efficiency to best maximize company profitability. Monitor engine operation, fuel consumption, and functioning of aircraft systems during flights. Transport aircraft to maintenance facilities and return via rental car or commercial flight if aircraft must remain in maintenance for extended periods. Handle all special flight requests. Remain current and proficient with all flight operations and current in corporate aircraft. Track all pilots in flight department and arrange training activities if pilot doesn’t meet minimum time to remain current. (5 hours minimum each month) Keep passengers and other corporate staff advised of flight plans prior to departure. Transport passengers in rental/courtesy cars when arriving at destination as time and hours permit without affecting safety of flight. Perform post-flight duties including helping unload luggage/cargo, storing the plane in a hangar and completing the post-flight report. Ensure all aircraft maintenance and service records remain current and operational for all modes of flight. Update hours and cycles for aircraft on online sites for maintenance recording. Keep aircraft databases current in each aircraft. Plan and send out calendar invites for Flight Notifications, Flight Itinerary and Flight Dispatch Plan out CEO’s flights that he does on his own. Create a Flight Dispatch and send via a calendar invite. Work with Burcham Rentals to review, approve and pay aircraft bills. Record each month aircraft times and fuel used/fuel cost. Review / approve Jefferson City Flying Services invoices and send to accounting to get paid. Review / approve fuel invoices from contract fuel charges. Send to accounting to get paid. Monitor and reforecast general ledger lines for aviation expenses. Record corporate trips to quantify use of corporate aircraft. Complete expense report for company credit card on a weekly basis. Work with the Insurance company to keep aircraft and pilot insurance current. Receive general guidance from the CEO, but work independently with minimal supervision. Run general errands for CEO and other SLT staff as needed when not performing flight duties. Maintain all corporate log books, personal log books, and other documentation as required by PFS and FAA. While ‘emergency’ missions are rarely needed, the Chief Pilot must be prepared to react on demand if flight operations are needed on short notice. Perform all other duties as required and assigned. Focus on achieving company goals, embracing the company’s mission and vision statement and live according to our core values. QUALIFICATIONS Must have an appropriate pilot’s license, instrument rating, type rating and participate in continuous pilot training. Must maintain a Class I aviation medical certificate. Must remain current with IFR and night operations at all times. If not current in a TBM700 and Citation M2, must complete initial training for these aircraft and any other future aircraft that PFS may own or lease. Must be well versed in aircraft systems, basic maneuvers, advanced maneuvers, night flying, international flying & navigation. Must be knowledgeable in meteorology and geography and able to read maps and 3D displays. Must have the ability to follow spoken instructions from air traffic control and FAA regulations. Must have good computer skills including Outlook, Excel, Word, etc. Must have the ability to give clear, confident instructions to co-pilot and passengers. Must be able to remain calm and take charge in an emergency. Must have great decision making ability and an elevated sense of maturity. Must be able to lead and motivate others. Must have a VISION of a larger flight department and do everything possible to enhance the Aviation Division of PFS. Must be extremely organized and detailed oriented. Must have good teamwork skills Must have strong written communication skills. WORKING CONDITIONS The employee must be able to handle a fast-paced working environment. This job requires non-standard work schedule including substantial overnight travel, approximately 50-75% of the time. Working hours are linked to flight destinations and could include nights and weekends. Most flights are scheduled in advance, but can change at a moment’s notice. 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 required to use hands to fingers, reach, climb stairs, walk, sit for long periods of time, talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee must have visual and auditory acuity required to safely operate an airplane. Must have good concentration and hand-to-eye coordination.