CHIEF PILOT Job Description Gem Air is a small air-service provider based in Salmon, Idaho; our rural mountain town offers easy, out-your- backdoor access to rafting, fishing, mountain biking, hunting, skiing and more. Our mission at Gem Air is to provide our customers with safe, reliable, and clean air service from a courteous and professional staff. We are looking for an experienced Chief Pilot to join our team as we grow. To thrive in this position, you’ll need to be an experienced FAR Part 135 pilot, be highly organized and comfortable managing paperwork and office duties, and be willing to learn and adapt. The workload and environment is seasonal, and very dynamic. Work demands in some seasons are high, with fast-paced, frequent changes to needs and schedules. This position allows you to keep your pilot skills sharp and exercise your management skills at the same time. There is room for growth within the organization. Please apply to this position only if you feel comfortable with the idea of staying with the job for 2+ years. THE EXPECTATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Take pride in your work, and the work of your team members Conduct yourself in a professional, honest, fair, and ethical business manner at all times. Reports to the Director of Operations. Meets the requirements of FAR 119.71. Performs duties as a flight crewmember when required. Is responsible for maintaining a liaison with the Director of Operations in all operations matters. Coordinates training needs to ensure that adequately trained pilots are available for all trip needs. Is responsible for crewmember standardization. Ensures that a properly qualified Pilot-in-Command is designated for each flight. Ensures that revisions to the Operations Manual, Operations Specifications, FARs, and NOTAMs are made available to all pilots. Designates check airmen and aircraft flight instructors. Shall participate in the investigation of, and make a report to the Director of Operations, on any aircraft accident, reportable incident, records discrepancy, or airman flight violation. Is responsible, with the Director of Operations, for ensuring that pilot records are maintained to FAA standards. Is responsible for aircraft charts and related publications. Works closely with the Director of Maintenance to ensure that aircraft maintenance problems do not unnecessarily disrupt scheduled flight operations. Ensures that a copy of each load manifest, weight and balance form, is retained at the crew base for a minimum of 30 days. Is responsible for the aircraft\'s \"stores\" and other expendables used with the aircraft. Oversee hiring, training, and management of the flight team, to include responsibilities as a training captain and check airman Maintain excellent rapport and working relationships with all team members, governmental agencies, customers, vendors, suppliers, etc. Other duties as required APPLICANT REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Proven track record of organized and efficient paperwork management Extremely comfortable with computers and software At least 2 years management experience Must hold an ATP Minimum of 4000 hrs. PIC time Minimum of 5 years part 135 experience Backcountry and/or dirt strip experience Multiengine and turbine engine experience 500 hrs. Single pilot IFR PIC experience Training captain and check airman experience in part 135 environment APPLICANT PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Chief Pilot Experience Caravan PIC Hours Chieftain PIC Hours SALARY AND BENEFITS $60,000 and up, final salary DOE 401K eligibility after 6 months, up to 4% employer match Health Insurance Benefit Paid Vacation/Sick Leave