Fixed-Wing Chief Pilot Job Description Under the direction of the Director of Aviation Operations, the Fixed-Wing Chief Pilot coordinates BMF flight operations within compliance of all Federal Aviation Administration Regulations. The Chief Pilot assigns and direct the duties of the Fixed Wing Pilots as outlined below. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Ensure that the Fixed Wing aircraft are operated to the highest level of safety and that all crew members maintain professional standards at all time. Supervise the screening and selection of fixed-wing personnel. Write and conduct performance appraisals, providing feedback and coaching to pilots. Coordinates and conducts the orientation of new pilot staff to BMF’s aviation operation. Responsible for oversight of the training requirements of fixed-wing pilot personnel including developing training policies and conducting training activities in compliance with BMF’s Part 135 Operations Manual and BMF Training Program Manual. Manage and coordinate pilot initial and recurrent training through an approved Part 142 contract flight training vendor. Maintain qualification and provide training as a fixed-wing instructor pilot and check pilot to ensure that aviation personnel maintain currency and proficiency in aircraft assigned to BMF’s Air Carrier Certificate. Maintain aviation personnel’s FAA required records including proficiency records, pilot files, training department schedules, duty logs and relative correspondence pertaining to fixed-wing flight training activities. Conduct monthly audit on training records to ensure FAA compliance. Ensures copies of the Training Manual, Maneuvers and Procedures Manuals, aircraft checklists, SIAP Flip Book, and aircraft EP checklists are current at all base sites, on Electronic Flight Bags and on BMF’s document management application. Responsible for oversight of the FAA drug & alcohol training for fixed-wing aviation staff and compliant record maintenance. Point of contact for FAA Drug Program audits in collaboration with HR. Assist the Director of Aviation Operations with the development of aviation operational policy, assuring all regulatory documentation is current and as necessary, revisions are submitted to regulatory authorities. Works with the Director of Aviation Operations to ensure that assigned fixed-wing aircraft are properly equipped for applicable operations. Assists the Director of Aviation Operations with the dissemination of information to all aviation crewmembers pertaining to routes, airports, NOTAMS, NAVAIDS, program policies and regulations. Oversees the revisions of aircraft normal and emergency procedures checklists, training manuals, and pilot, BMP, and BCC training courseware and tests. Line Pilot shift coverage duties to cover illness and vacations as determined by the Director of Aviation Operations. Maintains safety culture and puts safety as the top priority for aviation operations as defined by BMF’s Safety Management System. Share Aviation Administrator on Call duty assignments with the RW Chief Pilot, Director of Operations and COO-Transport. Prepare annual training budget due in February of each year. Participate in meetings as required. Interact with the FAA on base inspections, training department documentation approvals, and coordination of check pilot observation rides. Other duties as determined by the Director of Aviation Operations. SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Excellent written and verbal communication skills required. Ability to manage multiple deadlines and tasks. Demonstrates good decision-making skills. Demonstrates and promotes effective interpersonal skills. Demonstrates excellent organizational skills. Ability to develop aviation training curriculums, ground and air, that meets or exceeds the manufacturers program and is approved by the FAA. Ability to develop presentations using Microsoft office products. Demonstrates good public speaking skills. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Meets the requirements of FAR part 119 and Part 135 to hold the Chief Pilot’s position on a FAA Air Carrier Certificate. Preferred: one year of management experience in a medical transport service or equivalent management experience. Three years of experience as a Part 135 PIC. 3000 hours of aviation experience as PIC, 1000 hours of turbine engine time, and 100 hours of actual instrument time. Maintains the credentials to be a PIC, VFR and IFR in fixed-wing aircraft type under the BMF Air Carrier Certificate. Airline Transport Pilot certification (ATP) Bachelor’s degree preferred. WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to operate aircraft and is exposed to non-conventional motion, noise, vibration, jet fumes, and extreme temperatures. Ability to lift at least 50 pounds using proper body mechanics. Able to refuel aircraft at BMF and other sites. Able to pull fuel hoses in and out of the fuel farms. Works in a patient care environment on the aircraft and is exposed to possible infectious diseases and chemical toxins. Follows all BMF infectious disease policies and protocols. Position may require sitting for long periods of time in an aircraft cockpit or in an office environment. Assist in loading patients into aircraft. Maintains a Class I Flight Physical. No physical restrictions wearing or donning BMF uniform as specified in operational guidelines. NOTES: Appropriate background and CORI checks will be performed prior to employment. PRIA records check, pre-employment physical and drug/alcohol screen prior to hire. Must pass random drug and alcohol screening in accordance with Part 120 of the Federal Aviation Regulations. FLSA Exempt. The specific statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive but rather represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Offers of this position are contingent on FAA approval. How to Apply: Please visit our career center by clicking apply online to submit an application and résumé. For More Information Please visit our website to get more information about current job opportunities and our program: bostonmedflight.org