Description
[redacted] is dedicated to recruiting and developing diverse, high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. [redacted] provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.
[redacted] Technologies is an agile global aerospace and defense technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers’ mission-critical needs. The company provides advanced defense and commercial technologies across air, land, sea, space and cyber domains. [redacted] has approximately $17 billion in annual revenue, 50,000 employees and customers in more than 130 countries. [redacted].com
Description:
The Chief Pilot is accountable to the Program Manager for the professional standards of the flight crews under his/her authority and that all operational, training, and safety management goals are met. This position is direct supervision of OCONUS ISR pilot cadre fulfilling a flight operations contract. The duties of the position include:
Performs overall management and supervision of flight operations and pilot contract management including pilot manning and scheduling
Performs interviews of applicants submitted by recruiters and makes recommendations to the Program Manager on hiring recommendations
Manage field flight operations through assigned OCONUS Lead Pilots
Direct and coordinate pilot training through the ISR Training Center
Responsible for developing and implementing standard operating procedures, approved training programs for the pilots flight crews IAW applicable service guidance; issuing directives and notices to the flight crews as required
Ensuring that all aerodromes and routes served by the operator are operationally suitable and meet company requirements
Taking action on and distributing accident, incident, and other occurrence reports in coordination with the C3ISR safety manager
Processing and taking action on flight crew reports; supervising aircraft crews
Additional duties will include management of all phases of the program from inception through completion IAW the PWS. Responsible the technical performance of the program. Assists in the preparation of proposals, business plans, performance of work statements and specifications, operating budgets, and financial terms/conditions of contract. Acts as primary customer contact for program activities; leading program review sessions with the customer to discuss technical performance. Establishes milestones and monitors adherence to master plans and schedules; identifies program problems and obtains solutions; such as allocation of resources or changing contractual specifications.
Operate company and customer owned aircraft in flight. Will be required to be fully qualified as a program mission pilot. May be assigned other duties as required.
Demonstrates knowledge of the content of the Ground and Flight Procedures, Aircrew Training Manuals, and the provisions of the civil aviation regulations and standards necessary to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the position; is qualified IAW the training program to act as a Pilot-in-Command and Instructor Pilot on one of the types to be operated.
Mandatory Requirements:
Bachelors Degree; preferred in aviation management, business management, or finance
Familiar with DCMA Instruction 8210.1C, Air Force Instruction 10-220, Air Force Manual 11-202 series and/or any other USAF aviation training manuals/programs.
2 years of manned ISR OCONUS pilot operational experience under DCMA Inst 8210.1 or former military ISR pilot
Current Active Secret Clearance with ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret/SCI
At least 21 years of age
Current US passport
US Citizenship
Valid State Driver’s License
Read, write, speak and understand English
FAA Requirements
FAA ATP fixed-wing pilot license
Current FAA Second Class Medical Certificate
Flight Time Requirements
Minimum of 5,000 hours of total documented flight time
Minimum of 1000 hours of fixed wing multi-engine time
Minimum of 400 hours ISR flight experience
Minimum of 500 hours multiengine turboprop PIC
When evaluating the flight time of applicants meeting the basic qualifications, consideration will be given to, among other things, quality, quantity, recency, and verifiability of training; complexity of aircraft flown; types of flight operations; and hours flown as PIC in turbine powered aircraft. Applicants invited to interview must provide appropriate documentation of all flight hours.
Preferred Requirements
500 hours of Instrument (actual) time
500 hours Turbine time
1000 hours Cross Country time
3000 hours Pilot in Command
500 hours of Instructor Pilot time
Certified Flight Instructor / Instrument (CFII) Multiengine Instructor (MEI)
Airline Transport Pilot (ATP)
BE300/350 type rating
Rating held for the last five (5) consecutive years
Other
FCC Radiotelephone Operator\\\'s Permit (RP)
Pre-employment drug test and a medical exam administered by L-3
Criminal History Records Check and a background check required
Must be proficient with Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and have basic computer skills
Must be able to travel domestically, internationally, and work overtime as required.
Position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance which requires US citizenship.
Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
By submitting your résumé for this position, you understand and agree that [redacted] Technologies may share your résumé, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.
[redacted] Technologies is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. [redacted] is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. [redacted] maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.