Description
Position Overview
Responsible for the Flight Department’s day-to-day operations and is responsible for flight crew training, flight training manuals and to revise manuals subject to final approval of the Director of Operations.
Duties & Responsibilities
Manage Operational Control as delegated by the Director of Operations, under FAR Part 135
Oversee training, scheduling initial, recurrent, upgrade and differences as required by the Company’s Training Program Manual and FAR’s. Ensure training is completed and recorded.
Conducts indoctrination training for new hire pilots
Maintain a status of all crewmembers to include recurrent check rides, ground school and medical status
Maintains proficiency records, pilot files, flight schedules, and duty time records
Prepares reports and correspondence pertaining to flight operations activities
Coordinates procedures, permits and flights with various other governmental and outside agencies such as Customs and Immigration, over-flight permits, and international flights
Research flight details and conduct flights, enforcing all safety standards
Maintains proficiency and currency to act as a crew member when required
Work with the Safety Director to develop and implement safety training and regulations, as well as deliver all notices and directives to flight crews
Additional tasks provided by the Director of Operations
Act on behalf of the Director of Operations in his absence
Required Education and Experience
A bachelor’s degree, a background in aeronautics, and at least two years of experience