Description
Operating as a regional airline in the United States, [redacted] Airlines performs flying services as a partner with United Airlines. Currently operating a fleet of CRJ-200 regional jets as United Express, [redacted] Airlines operates throughout the Eastern and Central United States. [redacted]\'s team is dedicated to making our travelers’ experiences safe and pleasant.
With general direction from the Vice President of Flight Operations provides support and counsel to all flight operations management personnel, and pilots. Ensures appropriate procedures and standards are implemented to provide safe and reliable flight operations in accordance with DOT/FAA regulations, and Company policies and procedures. The position will serve as the Companies 119 Chief Pilot and will divide their time between HQ and Crew Domiciles.
The position will work collaboratively with the Managing Director of Flight Operations in administrating the collective bargaining agreement with pilots.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Promotes and fosters a safe and secure operating environment.
Lead, supervise, and assign the duties of the Assistant Chief Pilot(s).
Exercise administrative and supervisory control over all line pilots, including regulatory and performance standards of Line Pilots and Line CheckAirman.
Consults on flight operations and helps ensure procedures are safe, efficient, effective, and in compliance with all applicable regulations.
Maintain proficiency as a line Captain through line flying or maintain currency in the Line Observation Program.
Maintain a high level of knowledge of all applicable FAA regulations and guidance and their relationship to Company manuals.
Recommends changes to operational manuals.
Focuses on Flight and Operational Standarization.
Must be highly knowledgeable of the entire contents of the Flight Operations Manual library.
Act as a backup to the Vice President of Flight Operations, and the Managing Director of Flight Operations in matters dealing with the collective bargaining agreement.
Monitors the performance of line Captains and First Officers.
Maintain a thorough understanding of the [redacted] Operations Specifications.
Exercises operational control of the airline.
Evaluate and develop operational procedures and standards.
Liaison with Federal Aviation Administration, Transportation Security Administration, and other regulatory agencies as necessary for regulatory and operational issues.
Oversees the day-to-day operations and performance of the pilot group.
Develop and manage performance reports and present these reports to various departmental leaders on a daily, weekly, monthly and yearly review.
Provide on-call management pilots for after office hours, weekends, and holidays on a rotational basis.
Ensure proper administration of the collective bargaining agreement by the Assistant Chief Pilot(s)in consultation with the Managing Director of Flight Operations.
Participates in the Emergency Response plan as described in [redacted]’s Emergency Procedure Manual.
Responsible for Ferry Flight authorizations on a rotational basis.
Helps monitor the pilot leave and the Pilot Attendance / Reliability Program.
Other duties as assigned by the Vice President of Flight Operations.
Participates in management staff meetings and communications with other departments.
Promotes and fosters a safe operating environment.
Promotes corporate goals and initiatives with focus on Operational Excellence and Disciplined Cost Control.
Attendance is considered an essential responsibility.
Adherence to all Company policies and procedures.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
Bachelors degree in Business Administration or Aviation Management Preferred
Pilot’s license with ATP rating (required)
Ability to hold the position of Chief Pilot as required by 14 C.F.R. 119.65
Supervisory experience in a union environment
Knowledge of system safety and quality improvement programs
Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
Ability to use Microsoft products such as Excel, Word, and OneNote
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.