Chief Pilot

Chief PilotReports ***** Director of OperationsFAA Equivalent ***** Chief PilotQualifications **Must possess a Commercial Pilot Certificate (SEL)Must possess an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certificate (MEL and Instrument Airplane)Minimum 1,500 hours as PIC in an airplaneMinimum 600 hours as PIC in a turbine-powered airplaneMinimum 3 years experience as a FAR 135 PICMinimum 3 years of management experienceBasic *Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of company aircraft, compliance with company policies, FAA regulations, and operational oversight of all flight crews.Duties and *Direct all training activities of flight crew members per the training manualSchedule crews for all flight operationsEnsure compliance with all time and duty requirementsCoordinate operations policies and training matters with relevant departmentsMaintain and oversee flight crew standardizationPrepare and maintain proficiency records, flight schedules, duty reports, and operations correspondenceProvide and maintain current flight kits and approved aircraft checklistsDisseminate information related to routes, airports, NOTAMs, navaids, and company policiesMaintain and provide current copies of the AIM, FAR Part 91, and FAR Part 135Submit required flight crew reports to the FAADesignate and manage check airmen to ensure compliance with FAA and company standardsEnsure pilots maintain current route qualifications and complete required proficiency checksMaintain subscription and compliance with aircraft/rotorcraft flight manual revision servicesNotify the Principal Operations Inspector of new AFM/RFM revisions within 15 daysEvaluate, disseminate, and incorporate AFM/RFM updates into training programs and operationsExpanded *Lead Pilot Hiring Committee and participate in interviews of all pilot candidates as neededMaintain an up-to-date pilot roster for the entire company fleetHold and lead monthly pilot meetings to ensure communication and complianceAct as Company Check Airman for at least one type of aircraft, including full types (293, 297, 299)Act as Company Check Airman for oral examinationsServe as Company Instructor for initial and recurrent pilot trainingMonitor release of all company flights for operational oversight and complianceAdditional ****All Director-level roles, including the Chief Pilot, are required to provide a minimum of 30 days written notice prior to resignation.Other duties as assigned by the President or Director of Operations.

Created: 2025-07-05