Description
Envoy Air Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of the American Airlines Group. With more than 16,000 employees, Envoy is the largest provider of regional flight service to American Airlines. Flying under the American Eagle brand and livery, Envoy provides ground handling services for many American Airlines flights. The Company was founded in 1998 as American Eagle Airlines, Inc. and in 2014, changed its name to Envoy Air Inc. Envoy is headquartered within the Dallas metropolitan area in Irving, TX with large operations in Dallas/Fort Worth, Chicago, Miami, New York, and Los Angeles. At Envoy, we go beyond transporting people from one destination to another. Our goal for employees is to take you where you want to go - whether a short-term stay or a lifelong career. Are you ready for take-off?
The Base Chief Pilot reports to the Director, Flight Line Operations. The Base Chief Pilot is responsible for the leadership and operational performance of the flight crewmembers assigned to the base in areas such as safety, efficiency, dependability, quality customer service, training/qualifications, and lost time. The Base Chief Pilot will interact with General Managers and other departments at the stations to resolve operational problems that effect pilot and/or base performance, including Pilot Debrief handling and delay investigations. The Base Chief Pilot will ensure crewmember compliance with FAA, Company and Flight Department Rules and Regulations and will be responsible for performance counseling and the administration of discipline and/or discharge. The Base Chief Pilot will be responsible for pilot grievance handling, investigation and disposition. The Base Chief Pilot will represent the Company in his or her actions and communications with the crewmembers.
Job Requirements
Position Requirements
Minimum Age: 21
College degree or equivalent
Must have attained the rank of Captain within the Company, and must at all times hold rank of Captain
Must meet the job requirements and essential functions of a line pilot
Valid passport with the ability to travel to and from any country served by our flight operation
Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and build consensus
Proficiency in Microsoft products such as Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
May be required to work non-standard work schedules due to operation need including nights, holidays and weekends
Possess strong organizational, analytical, and problem solving skills
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Ability to read, write, fluently speak and understand the English language
Possess the legal right to work in the United States
Additional Position Details
Must fulfill FAA criminal background checks to qualify for unescorted access privileges to airport security identification display areas (SIDA), if applicable.
Must be able to secure appropriate airport authority and/or US Customs security badges, if applicable.
This position may be subject to Department of Transportation (DOT). Federal law requires Envoy to determine an applicant\'s history of Department of Transportation (DOT) drug and/or alcohol violation(s) or refusal(s) to test before hiring him/her into a safety-sensitive position.
Envoy Air is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.