Chief Pilot Academy

Author: Charles Simmons

  • Marathon Petroleum Corporation – Chief Pilot

    Position Summary

    Marathon Petroleum Company is seeking a full time Chief Pilot in the Aviation Department located in San Antonio, Texas.

    Key Responsibilities of the Chief Pilot

    • Responsible for supervision of San Antonio based aircraft pilot group.
    • Coordinates with aircraft schedulers in planning efficient flight and crew assignment schedules for Marathon’s San Antonio based aircraft.
    • Assures that flight crew, aircraft, airport, and route assignments are operationally suitable and meet Company requirements.
    • Establishes who will be Pilot in Command (PIC) for every flight.
    • Works with the Aviation Manager and aircraft maintenance department to coordinate timing of aircraft inspections and repairs so that aircraft airworthiness and availability are maintained at high levels.
    • Coordinates with the Safety Advisor and Training Coordinator to assure pilot training is accomplished as planned, safety programs are implemented, operational, and effective, and that aircraft and facility security plans are implemented, operational, and effective.
    • Assures that the flight operations, international operations, MEL, aircraft SOPs, facility security and emergency response manuals are current, up to date, and that prescribed policies, procedures, and practices are followed by personnel.
    • Assures that division pilot and aircraft documentation, licenses, and required paperwork are current and up to date.
    • Coordinates with Maintenance Foreman to assure hangar facilities are properly maintained and provide a safe and secure working and business environment.
    • Act as Pilot-in-Command on operational assignments.
    • Ensure that flight operations are conducted in compliance with all applicable safety regulations.
    • Actively participates in the Company safety management system by:
      • Actively identifying, reporting and mitigating hazards and safety-risk management deficiencies
      • Addressing safety-risk management deficiencies in an appropriate and timely manner.

    Education And Experience

    • Degree: Bachelors Preferred
    • Discipline: Any Field
    • Experience with SMS
    • Computer Proficiencies: Should be proficient in basic computer applications, including: Word, Excel, and using internet sources
    • Certifications: Airline Transport Pilot Certificate (Multi-engine) Hold a Valid FAA First Class Physical
    • Work Experience: Minimum of 5000 hours flight experience and at least 1000 hours in multi-engine jet aircraft. Type rated PIC jet experience required. International experience required.

    About Marathon Petroleum Corporation

    Marathon Petroleum Corporation is a leading, integrated, downstream energy company headquartered in Findlay, Ohio. The company operates the nation’s largest refining system with more than 3 million barrels per day of crude oil capacity across 16 refineries. Marathon Petroleum’s marketing system includes branded locations across the United States, including Marathon branded outlets. Speedway LLC, a Marathon Petroleum subsidiary, owns and operates retail convenience stores across the United States. MPC also owns the general partner and majority limited partner interest in MPLX LP, a midstream company which owns and operates gathering, processing, and fractionation assets, as well as crude oil and light product transportation and logistics infrastructure.

    Travel Expected: Up to 100%

    Marathon Petroleum Company LP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition or AIDS/HIV status, ancestry, national origin, genetic information, military, veteran status, marital status, citizenship or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant, click here.

    If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process at Marathon Petroleum LP, please contact our Human Resources Department at ta***************@***************um.com. Please specify the reasonable accommodation you are requesting, along with the job posting number in which you may be interested. A Human Resources representative will review your request and contact you to discuss a reasonable accommodation.

    Equal Opportunity Employer: Veteran / Disability

    Marathon Petroleum Company LP participates in the E-Verify program in some states in which it operates (including AL, AZ, GA, MS, NC, SC, TN, and UT). For more information before proceeding, please see details in English or Spanish. Right to Work Statement English or Spanish.

    Click Here to Apply

  • XO Jet – Global 5000 Chief Pilot

    Description

    Position at XOJET Aviation LLC

    The Global 5000 Chief Pilot is an integral part of the management team for XOJET Aviation air operator certificate and shares responsibility for the safety and compliance of the Company’s flight operations. The Chief Pilot is the senior flight officer and is responsible for the professional standards of the pilots and personnel under their authority. He/she has the responsibility and authority over all Human Resources issues and flight crew training

    RESPONSIBILITIES: 

    • Exercises Operational Control in all aspects of daily activities
    • Serves as a member of the Safety Team and promotes Safety Management System (SMS)
    • Allocates resources to sustain risk management activities
    • Identifies and evaluates safety hazards
    • Takes action to eliminate hazards or reducing risk to an acceptable level
    • Investigates accidents and serious incidents
    • Adopts appropriate best industry practices
    • Promotes aviation safety
    • Provides technical oversight and directs, via the Training Team, all training activities of crewmembers
    • Assists the Director of Operations in execution of the Emergency Response Plan
    • Assigns and unassigns pilot duty positions
    • Ensures that all Company crews assigned to fly are current and qualified
    • Supervises and provides guidance to all Company pilots.
    • Provides technical oversight and directs the Operations Duty Officer Program
    • Coordinates with the Director of Training for all training requirements including the following:
      • Pilot proficiency records
      • Flight activity reports
      • FAA correspondence pertaining to operations
      • Flight operations’ regulatory record keeping
    • Provides technical oversight and directs the Check Pilots
    • Provides technical oversight and directs the Operations Duty Officer Program
    • Coordinates with the Director of Flight Standards on all issues related to flight deck policies, procedures and training.
    • Provides technical oversight and directs, via the Safety Officer, all flight safety processes and procedures
    • Provides technical oversight and directs, via the Assistant Chief Pilot, flight crew progression and crew pairings
    • Coordinates with the Scheduling Team for crew transitions
    • Coordinates with the Director of Operations, Scheduling and Director of SOC on all pilot issues related to SOC coordination/communication
    • Coordinates with the Scheduling and Crew Planning teams on all issues related to crew planning, bids, and long term schedules
    • Issues Operations, Flight Crew and Safety bulletins as needed
    • Ensures adherence to the GOM, the Company issued Operations Specifications, the FSM and the GTM
    • Conducts personnel interviews, hiring and discharging of flight personnel as necessary
    • Ensures that all crews are enrolled in the company drug and alcohol program and fully comply with the Pilot Records Information Act
    • Ensures all pilot proficiency records, flight activity reports and FAA correspondence pertaining to operations is completed
    • Requests and designates nominees for Check Pilot authorization
    • Ensures that all crewmembers are properly trained in the procedures for mechanical discrepancies.
    • Interacts with the airport authority during both normal and emergency operations
    • Assumes the role of the Director of Operations in their absence

    QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

    • Meet the qualifications and experience as required by FAR 119.69 and 119.71 for a Chief Pilot under FAR Part 135.
    • FAA First Class Medical
    • ATP rated
    • Restricted Radiotelephone Operators Permit
    • Valid driver’s license
    • Valid passport
    • Impeccable safety record
    • A strong work ethic and excellent team member
    • Excellent Crew Resource Management skills
    • 3500 Total Time
    • 1500 PIC
    • 1500 MEL
    • 150 Instrument
    • 1500 Turbine

    POSITION: 

    • Department: Flight Operations
    • Location: FXE
    • Reports to: Director of Operations
    • FLSA Classification: Exempt
    Click Here to Apply

  • Silverhawk Aviation Part 135 Director of Operations

    Company Description

    Based in Lincoln, Nebraska, Silverhawk Aviation has been in business since 1991 and our goal is to become one of the largest charter providers in the Midwest. We strive to continue simplifying private travel for our clients and our employees. Silverhawk Aviation has a complete FBO, maintenance, and avionics department, as well as a charter fleet of 17 aircraft and plans to add at least two more per year. We believe that people matter and our employees are an integral part of continued growth.

    Job Description

    The Director of Operations is responsible to report to the VP of Charter in growing a department that supports the safe and efficient execution of flight operations consistent with Silverhawk Aviation’s long-term vision. The position will support management and supervisory staff to develop operational solutions and act as a point of contact with the charter department and outside regulatory groups. Key responsibilities include performing and delivering various flight operations functions and programs including but not limited to: aircraft performance, record keeping, FAA relations, operational control, and talent acquisition.

    Other primary responsibilities include:

    • Ensure legal, safe, and efficient training and scheduling operations.
    • Update and enforce company policies and compliance with all FAA/DOT/TSA laws, rules, and regulations overseeing the flight activities.
    • Perform crewmember duties when qualified in the aircraft.
    • Final approval of all flight operations personnel.
    • Ensure all record keeping requirements and the proper monitoring and removal of those records.
    • Responsible, in conjunction with the Director of Maintenance and pilot-in-command, to ensure that the maintenance and inspection status of aircraft is current.
    • These duties may be delegated but the Director of Operations is still ultimately responsible.

    Qualifications

    • Must hold an airline transport certificate.
    • Either had three years of management experience at a part 121 or 135 company in the past six years; or
    • Has had at least three years of pilot-in-command experience at a part 121 or 135 company in the past six years.
    • Experience with any of the following aircraft preferred: King Air 90, Citation 500 series, Citation 560XL series, or Citation 680 series.

    Silverhawk Aviation offers competitive pay, full medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, voluntary life and disability insurance, and end-of-year profit sharing.

    We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

    Apply For This Job

  • Chief Pilot – Driscoll’s

    CHIEF PILOT
    Location: US – Remote Locations – California

    Job Family: Real Estate & Facilities

    Time Type: Full time

    Job Requisition ID: R0003123

    Experience Years: 5-10 Years of Experience

    Employee Type: Regular


    ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
    The Chief Pilot assigns and supervises the duties of flight and ground personnel and manages the overall operation of the aviation department, including coordinating aircraft maintenance with flight scheduling. Must stay current with federal and local flight regulations. Possesses current airline transport certificate with necessary type ratings. Requires a minimum of 5,000 hours of flight experience and 1,500 hours of pilot-in-command experience. Typically requires a bachelor’s degree. The Chief Pilot will be responsible for creating functional strategies and specific objectives including developing budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure of the aviation department. This role typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience.

    RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Ensure all government, industry and company safety and operational requirements are met
    • Ensure flight operations related safety issues and hazards are responded to
    • Create and manage an environment that ensures selection, retention, and development of flight operation employees with focus on aviation safety
    • Develop, recommend, and administer policies, standard operating procedures and flight operations training including safety training
    • Collaborate with the Director, Transaction Services on annual operating and capital plans (budget)
    • Partner with Reiter Affiliated Company pilots on bi-annual billing processes
    • Serve as the key flight department manager responsible for the FltPlan.com Safety Management System (SMS) hazard reporting, response and resolution process as well as reviewing and, when applicable, responding to the FltPlan.com Flight Risk Assessment Tool (FRAT)
    • Support aviation safety audits and responsible for response to findings
    • Actively participates with the safety program
    • Assigns crews for flights
    • Ensures aircraft, weather, flight plan, departure airport facilities, at departure, in route and at destination, meet operational requirements
    • Ensures required aircraft certificates and manuals are on board the aircraft prior to commencing a flight
    • Supervises flight crew and maintenance of company aircraft
    • Have knowledge of, and adhere to regulations, including recent flight experience and SOP’s
    • Attend regularly scheduled ground and simulator training, maintaining flight proficiency and knowledge of all flight operations, regulations and aircraft systems
    • Maintain current required licenses and certificates to comply with company, ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization), as applicable, and FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) requirements
    • Assist loading and unloading of baggage and providing passenger needs as required.
    • Conduct flight operations in accordance with international, federal, state, local and corporate regulations
    • Exhibit role model behavior and leadership in flight operations standard operating procedures
    • Actively participate with the safety program, as well as crisis response planning exercises
    • Ensure confidentiality of Driscoll’s financial and proprietary information
    • In addition to the functional responsibilities of the role, as a Driscoll’s people manager, you will accomplish work individually and through others while delivering on functional accountabilities connected to the employee lifecycle, including:

    Workforce Planning: Aligning the people plan to the business plan
    Hiring: Find, evaluate, and hire new team members
    Onboarding: Integrating new employees into the organization
    Managing: Organize and coordinate activities of a team in order to achieve defined strategic objectives
    Development: Partnering with your employees to create a plan to grow in their existing or potential future roles
    Employee Safety: Ensure both physical and psychological safety in the workplace
    Off-boarding: Ending an employment relationship
    Performs other duties as assigned
    *This job description is intended to describe the general nature of the work performed by employees in this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all the job’s responsibilities. At Driscoll’s, all of our jobs include broad responsibilities for continually improving the processes we use.

    CANDIDATE PROFILE
    Competencies / Skills:

    OSHA Standards & Compliance
    Regulatory Reporting
    Risk Assessment
    Safety Incident Reporting
    Post-Flight Aircraft Inspection
    Pre-Flight Aircraft Inspection
    Risk Analysis
    Aviation Software


    Certifications/Licenses:

    Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certificate
    FAA Second Class Medical
    Rated in King Air – 300/350 – preferred
    CA Driver’s License
    Minimum Experience Required:

    5+ years of managerial experience
    3,000 hours of pilot-in-command experience
    5,000 total flight hours
    1,000 hours PIC in Jet or Turboprop
    250 hours actual instrument time
    300 hours night time
    200 hours in type – preferred
    Education:

    Bachelor’s Degree preferred

    ABOUT DRISCOLLS
    Driscoll’s is the global market leader for fresh strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries. With more than 100 years of farming heritage and hundreds of independent growers around the world, Driscoll’s is passionate about growing fresh, beautiful and delicious berries. Our values of humility, passion and trustworthiness have guided our mission to delight consumers around the world.

    Driscoll’s exclusive patented berry varieties are developed through years of research using only natural breeding methods – meaning, no GMOs. From farm-to-table, we focus on delivering a high quality, premium berry experience with our many supply chain partners.

    Driscoll’s is the trusted brand for Only the Finest Berries™.

    Driscoll’s es el proveedor líder en la comercialización de Fresas, Frambuesas, Zarzamoras y Arándanos Azules en el mundo. Con más de 100 años de herencia en agricultura y cientos de productores independiente alrededor del mundo, Driscoll’s es una compañía apasionada por cultivar Berries frescas, hermosas y deliciosas. Nuestros valores de humildad, pasión y confianza han guiado nuestra misión de deleitar a los consumidores en el mundo.

    Las variedades exclusivas de Driscoll’s han sido desarrolladas a través de años de investigación usando sólo métodos de mejoramiento natural. De la granja a la mesa, nos enfocamos en ofrecer una experiencia de alta calidad con apoyo de nuestros socios de la cadena de suministro.

    Driscoll’s es la marca de confianza de sólo las mejores Berries.

    Click Here to Apply

  • Chief Pilot – Bish’s RV Sales

    The Opportunity

    Bish’s RV is the largest family-owned RV dealer in the Rockies and the Mid-West.  We are dedicated to providing quality products and services that exceed the expectations of our customers, and to creating an atmosphere where our customers can enjoy a positive experience as friends of our family business.

    We are currently seeking a Chief Pilot who is looking to be a part of a team in a growing company. The importance of this position and the attention to detail cannot be understated. We are looking for someone who will focus on safety and will coordinate plane cleaning and appearance to maintain optimal airworthiness. This position is also 24hours on call/salary, so we are looking to have someone already located in the Boise area or someone who is willing to relocate. The primary responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to:

    • Develop operations and documentation to meet FAA requirements
    • Aircraft expense management and tracking
    • Repairs and maintenance tracking and scheduling
    • Flight reporting and tracking to Accounting group (tax purposes)
    • Crew Management
    • Trip Planning (routing)
    • Prepare and report Annual Aircraft budget
    • Facilitate international mission documents and paperwork

    Required Qualifications

    • Commercial MEL or ATP
    • 6,000 hours total
    • 2,000 hours PIC of a turbojet aircraft
    • 300 hours CE-750
    • Successfully completed manufacture approved CE-750 simulator training the preceding 12 months.
    • Must have previous experience at a Chief Pilot of a part 91 operation.
    • First Class Medical
    • Never failed a Drug or Alcohol Test
    • Pass background and security checks.
    • An awesome attitude!
    • Neat, clean and professional appearance
    • Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
    • Demonstrate behaviors consistent with the Company’s values in all interactions with customers and co-workers.

    What We Offer

    • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, and other supplemental coverages
    • 401K with 5% match
    • Employee discounts
    • Company-paid life insurance
    • Gym membership reimbursement
    • Opportunities for advancement

    We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

    Click Here to Apply