For over thirty years, [redacted] has built a reputation as a trusted, knowledgeable, and innovative partner. Our licensed professionals transform petabytes of complex spatial data into intelligent insights in a holistic Managed Geospatial Services™ (MGS™) framework. As North America's premiere MGS™ company, [redacted] provides practical, precise, and high-fidelity solutions designed to enhance decision-making, mitigate risks, achieve strategic objectives, and drive costs out of our client's business. Our vision is to advance spatial data acquisition, improve analysis capabilities, and develop predictive analytics to redefine and transform how infrastructure assets are developed and managed throughout their lifecycles.
Your Impact at [redacted]
To oversee and manage the operational and safety related processes, procedures, and initiatives to achieve the highest level of operational efficiency and aviation safety. Work with operational leadership and the Safety Director to ensure programs and resources are aligned with the overall company goals and Core Values. Provide leadership and strategic direction for manned flight operations and aviation safety.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Primary Duties:
Ensure compliance with Part 91 regulations, company policies, and safety standards.
Lead & manage pilots, fostering a culture of proactive safety, excellence, and integrity.
Perform flight duties on qualified aircraft.
Develop and implement operational procedures to ensure safety of aerial flight operations and strategies to optimize efficiency and department growth.
Conduct in-house safety audits of all aircraft and crews to ensure compliance with regulations and standards established and implemented by [redacted] flight operations.
Coordinate with internal departments for Safety and Human Resources related tasks.
Coordinate with [redacted]’s Safety Department for development of standardized reports and metric measurements.
Coordinate with outside safety auditors, yearly safety audits, and/or internal safety audits of [redacted] flight operations.
Develop, organize, oversee, and conduct pilot training and development. Including the scheduling of initial and recurrent trainings in accordance with [redacted] policies and safety standards.
Verify that all company and contract pilots comply with Federal Aviation Regulations.
Support Human Resources in the interviewing, recruiting, hiring, and onboarding of new pilots.
Review and approve weekly timesheets, per diem requests, and expense reports submitted by pilots.
Work closely with the [redacted] Director of Aircraft Maintenace to ensure aircraft documents, checklists, publications, and databases are current and up to date.
Monitor aircraft status and coordinate with the Director of Maintenance the timely correction of mechanical irregularities and discrepancies.
Develop and maintain accurate reporting & record keeping practices.
Monitor insurance documents to ensure clients/projects are covered as per contracts.
Assist in the insurance renewal process by providing information and documentation.
Computer skills necessary to operate word processing, email and web-based and/or mobile device applications
What You Bring to [redacted]
Experience as a Mapping / Survey Pilot
Experience in the use of Foreflight
In-depth knowledge of Parts 61 and 91 regulations and their application.
Strong leadership and communication skills.
Demonstrated leadership skills to manage and provide direction for multiple sites.
Flexible, adaptable, and comfortable working with diverse skill sets and personalities.
Demonstrated ability to influence others and move toward a common vision or goal.
Excellent communication skills and experience interacting with all levels of employment.
Some travel required (up to 50%)
Certifications and/or Licensing Requirements
Possess a valid Commercial SEL and MEL Instrument rating.
Possess a valid Flight Instructor SEL and MEL Instrument rating.
Possess a valid FAA Second Class Medical Certificate.