We are seeking a Chief Pilot for a Part 135 Operator. The ideal candidate will have exceptional leadership skills, work well with pilots/principals and be an experienced punctual and reliable Chief Pilot. Pay is commensurate with experience.
Well qualified candidates will have a minimum of 3,500 hours, impeccable customer service skills, and solid work history. The ideal candidate will also have a solid understanding of business aviation, have a strong work ethic, pay close attention to detail, and adapt to new technology. Additionally, the qualified candidate will be able to respect and maintain confidentiality with ethical, trustworthy sensitive information.
Pay: Based on Experience
Base: Texas-based.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Duties shall include but are not limited to the following:
- Has delegated authority to exercise operational control over all aircraft operations.
- Execute Company policies, procedures, and directives relating to aircraft operation and crewmember supervision.
- Ensure crew-member’s compliance with FAA Regulations, Operations Manual, Operations Specifications, and Company policies and procedures.
- Evaluate flight operations, focusing on safety, quality, service, and efficiency.
- Assist the Assistant Director of Operations (ADO) with the selection of designated Line Pilots, Standards Pilots, and Line Check Airmen.
- Establish and maintain the pilot recruitment process, by conducting in-person interviews, extending offers, and the selection of candidates to conduct interviews.
- Provide direction, coaching, and professional development to employees with an individual and team focus..
- Build individual and team competencies with ongoing positive feedback.
- Assist the ADO with the establishment of individual and team goals and objectives; develop metrics and scorecards to monitor progress and achievement.
- Use appropriate methods to help build a cohesive team; facilitating the completion of team goals.
- Assist the ADO in administering counseling, commendation, or disciplinary actions when necessary, using proper documentation.
- Perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned by the ADOt or higher authority.
- Assist with NOTAMs, NAVAID’s, maintenance check lists and/or FAA reporting requirements.Manage projects in parallel to daily operations function
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Must have flown Part 135 for 3 of the last 6 years of work experience
- License: Airline Transport Pilot certificate
- Total Flight Time: 3,500 hours
- Pilot in Command: 2,000 hours
- Multi-Engine Land: 2,500 PIC hours
- Turbine Engine: 2,000 hours
REQUIREMENTS
- Must possess excellent organizational and computer skills
- Must be at least 23 years old and a high school graduate
- Must have a valid unrestricted U.S. driver’s license
- Must have a valid unrestricted passport
- Must have an FAA First Class Medical
- Must have an FAA Multi-Engine ATP Instrument Rating
- Must have a restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit
- Ability to change with new technology
- Current IFR knowledge and experience
- Current, valid, IPC
- Must possess basic MS Office knowledge, computer software, and internet proficiency
- Must be able to speak, read, understand and write English
- Must be service oriented and able to work at a fast pace and handle stress and problematic issues well with a good attitude
- Must be able to communicate effectively and work within a team-focused environment
- Must have an outgoing personality with expertise at developing relationships and respectful of diverse populations and cultures
- Must be able to pass DOT/FAA compliant pre-employment drug screen and background check
- Must be a good citizen with good moral character
- Must be goal-oriented, have exceptional attention to detail, and work well independently or as a team
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job
- Regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
- Load and unload aircraft as necessary
- Moderate to heavy lifting is required (up to 70 lbs)
SHIFT REQUIREMENTS
- Must be available for assigned shifts; including nights, weekends and holidays
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 23 years of age
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
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