Author: Charles Simmons

Full Job Description

Nicholas Air is seeking a qualified Part 119 candidate for our opening as Chief Pilot. The candidate must have recent experience compliant with FAA regulations to ensure no waiver requests are necessary upon nomination to the FSDO. Competitive salary and benefits package are available for qualified candidates. This is a full-time position to be performed at the primary operating location of the company.

The Chief Pilot is responsible for the Flight Department’s day-to-day operations, flight crew training, all flight training manuals, and to revise such manuals subject to final approval of the Director of Operations. The Chief Pilot’s qualifications must meet the minimum requirements set forth in FAR119.71(c). The Chief Pilot is also responsible for exercising Operational Control, as delegated by the Director of Operations, under FAR Part 135.77 and FAA Operations Specifications Paragraph A008, the performance of assigned flight crews and assigned office personnel, and to ensure a safe, cost-effective and reliable operation, in accordance with established company policies, the Federal Aviation Regulations, and Operations Specifications, and consistent with client expectations.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Direct supervisor of flight crew personnel.
• Ensures that all flight duty assignments are in accordance with FAR 135.95.
• Maintains required crewmember files and records as set forth in FAR135.63 (a)(4).
• Ensures that all crewmembers are certified and supervised according to FAR 135.95.
• Conducts or supervises all training activities of flight crew personnel.
• Maintains proficiency records, training records, pilot files, flight schedules, and duty time records.
• Prepares reports and correspondence pertaining to flight operations activities.
• Assists in formulating operations policies, preparing and managing revisions of the GOM, Operations Specifications, and Training Manuals.
• Assists with pilot recruiting activities as directed.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of 5 years previous experience as a pilot-in-command in Part 135 operations.
• Able to demonstrate verifiable experience in managing training and scheduling of a pilot roster.
• Must be current in a least one multi-engine turbine aircraft, with documented recurrent training, accomplished within the last 12 months.
• Possess outstanding communications skills both in person and via phone/video conference.
• Free of any documented flight violations, mishaps or incidents in the past 10 years.
• Candidate will be expected to fly as necessary to meet flight schedule requirements.
• Experience as a check airman is preferred but candidates with significant ME CFI time will be considered.
• A minimum of 2,500 hours total flight time and at least 500 hours of multi-engine PIC time in a Part 135 environment.
• Current FAA First Class Medical Certificate
• FAA Certificate (Commercial Pilot with Instrument Rating) *ATP required
• Knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Pass background and security checks
• Subject to pre-employment and random drug testing

PREFERRED

• Bachelor’s degree in aviation or equivalent industry experience.

Benefits Include:
401(K) Plan with Employer Match, Health Insurance (medical, dental, and vision), PTO, Company-paid life insurance, and more.

“We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, inquiry or discussion about compensation, or any other characteristic protected by law.”

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $0.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Remotely:

• No

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With its headquarters in Houston, Texas, Bristow Group is the leading provider of helicopter services to the worldwide offshore energy industry based on the number of aircraft operated, and one of two helicopter service providers to the offshore energy industry with global operations. With recent acquisitions of premium regional air carriers, Bristow provides point-to-point scheduled and charter transportation services, combining fixed-wing with rotary-wing services to clients around the world. Bristow has proudly served the offshore oil transport industry in major exploration and production arenas for 60 years and has been responsible for many industry-leading technological innovations.

Location: This position is based in New Iberia, Louisiana

POSITION OBJECTIVE

To ensure that Bristow U.S. LLC flight crew members are properly trained and instructed to perform their assigned duties in accordance with approved operating procedures to the highest safety standards in accordance with applicable FAA regulations as well as to coordinate with Technical and other Department Training needs to ensure Bristow US LLC training needs are met.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure compliance with Company Policy Manual, Operations Manual, FARs, and all company rules, regulations and procedures.
• Plan and supervise all flight and ground training of all flight crewmembers including: initial, recurrent, transition, differences and upgrade training.
• Recommended minimum pre-employment qualifications for all flight crewmembers.
• Review and recommend for employment all applicants for flight crewmember positions.
• Maintain all required pilot flight records in accordance with company policy and FAA requirements.
• Remain informed of the latest developments within the business aviation community, including the FARs, and other Federal, state, local and foreign regulations affecting operations.
• Revise and update company flight training manuals and procedures in coordination with the Training Department.
• Recommend changes to the company flight operations manuals and procedures and distribution thereof.
• Prepare all flight operation reports required by governmental agencies.
• Maintain liaison with FAA and obtain all required FAA approvals for flight operations.
• Maintain flight safety and standardization of flight procedures.
• Coordinate with the Manager of Quality & Safety on all aircraft accidents/incidents involving company aircraft and prepare the required reports.
• Coordinate technical training requirements and assist Chief Inspector in meeting technical training requirements.
• Participate in Safety Management System (SMS) activities to include supporting and promoting the safety culture, reporting all aviation safety-related issues, and adhering to the processes related to accomplishing SMS goals.
• Bristow’s TSA Aircraft Operator Security Coordinator (AOSC)
• Bristow’s Cockpit Access Security System (CASS) Administrator
• MEL administrator
• An integral member of the pilot union negotiations team.
• Work closely with the HR Manager on union grievance resolution processes including SBA and arbitrations.
• Safety sensitive position – DOT Regulated.
• The duties, roles, responsibilities of the Chief Pilot role may change as the company’s integration strategy continues.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Operations.

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS

• High School diploma or equivalent required with 8-10 years’ related work experience in a similar role;
• College Degree Preferred
• Commercial Pilot – Rotorcraft- Helicopter; Instrument-Helicopter
• Second Class Medical Certificate
• Meets current FAR 119.69/71 requirements

KEY COMPENTANCIES

• Must maintain a professional image and possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Establish and model high standards that guarantee exceptional quality and necessary attention to detail.
• Must be a self-starter with exceptional interpersonal skills to interact at all levels of the organization.
• Promotes tolerance and inclusion among diverse groups and recognition of multiple views.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to work well with constantly changing priorities and or situations.
• Position requires demonstrated poise, tact and diplomacy.
• Establish and model high standards that guarantee exceptional quality and necessary attention to detail.
• Sets the stage for continuous improvement, adopting best practices and influencing organizational standards.
• Ability to interface well with internal and external clients and the public. Represents the department and the company in a highly professional manner.
• Adapts to the ethical values of the organization.
• Assigns tasks and responsibilities to others in a fair and consistent manner; provides clear instruction and direction.
• Understands the financial implications and rationale for actions.
• Promotes tolerance and inclusion among diverse groups and recognition of multiple views.
• Identifies and constructively addresses interpersonal conflict, disagreements or confrontations and facilitates communication between involved parties to minimize personal impact.
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

Bristow Group will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, sex, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic.

Title: Chief Pilot

Hours: Full Time

Airport Base: TBD

Location: T B D

Reports to: Director of Operations

Position Description:

An Immediate opening for a Chief Pilot for a part 135/91 operator. Alerion Aviation is a part 135/91, ARGUS Platinum and IS-BAO Stage III rated operator with locations in Southern California, New Jersey, New York, Delaware and South Florida. The Chief Pilot has responsibility for supervising all activities of the flight department, both in the air and on the ground, and may assist and oversee duties of operational control when delegated by the Director of Operations for safe and legal operations conducted by the Company and its employees. Specific duties include, but are not limited to, the items listed in the job requirements.

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Position Requirements:

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operates company aircraft in a safe and efficient manner, while ensuring total compliance with all government rules and regulations, manufacturers’ limitations and manuals, and to the Safety Management System
• Coordinates flight operations and scheduling with Dispatch, Charter Sales and Manager of Flight Operations and Training
• Ensures all proper pre-flight inspections and preparations have been performed prior to takeoff, including, but not limited to, those related to the aircraft he/she may be flying on and other equipment, airport and runway suitability, requisite documentation and publications (for domestic and international customs, airport authorities, regulatory agencies, etc.), fuel, passenger services items, weather conditions enroute and at the destination(s), permits, aircraft maintenance services and storage, etc.
• Coordinates and reconciles maintenance scheduling with the maintenance department and charter sales in order to avoid conflicts (to the highest degree possible), ensuring maximum uptime and availability
• Confirms that all embarked persons (both crew and passengers) possess valid and current passports, visas, and/or official documents of U.S.A. resident status (“green cards,” when applicable) that are appropriate for the flight and takeoff/landing jurisdiction
• Completes and submits all requisite reports to operations, accounting and maintenance departments in an accurate and timely manner
• Maintain currency and training on a company aircraft type as required for Part 135
• Ensuring that all flight crew are certified and supervised according to the requirements specified in the Federal Aviation Regulations
• Coordinates contract pilots, as necessary, and helps performs first line review and approval of all associated scheduling, costs, and expenses, while observing company specific guidelines
• Hires and supervises all flight crew personnel within the flight department
• Ensures aircraft assignment is clean and prepared for flight, with all provisions on board for the passengers’ safety, comfort, and enjoyment; as well as managing other flight crew members and their aircraft assignment readiness
• Supervises in addition to the Manager of Flight Operator and training the activities of the flight crew, and coordinates the functioning and training of all crew members assigned to the flight
• Monitors crew performance, shares knowledge and experience with crew members, and evaluates crew member potential and development within the organization
• Evaluates and records crew performance on an annual basis alongside the Department of Human Resources in the form of a written, formal (in person or via ring central) performance review
• Makes the decisions necessary to start, delay, or cancel flights and deviate the flight from planned route or destination, if and when operating conditions dictate
• May be responsible to liaise with the FAA
• Work with, and manage relationships with, national, regional, and standalone FBOs and fuel vendors to reduce cost, maximize efficiency, and increase customer service
• May be authorized to exercise operation control under the direction of the Director of Operations
• Assists with expense recording and approval for flight operations team
• Conduct and coordinates reoccurring monthly flight crew member meetings
• Assists with random issuance of DOT testing alongside the Designated Employer Representative within the company’s Drug and Alcohol Program
• Development of new training materials, in-flight standards, and procedures and policies as needed
• Performs collateral duties as required
• Performs additional duties and functions not specified herein

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous experience managing a comparable Flight Department and related staff
• Flexibility with schedule, in line with the demands of the position
• Proactive problem solver
• Driver of change
• Excellent planning and organization skills
• College degree or equivalent experience
• 5 or more years of aviation experience
• FAA Airline Transport Pilot certificate with appropriate type rating, endorsed as English Proficient
• Valid FAA First Class Medical Certificate
• FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit
• Qualified as PIC within a previous position held for at least three years, preferably in an aircraft type managed by Alerion Aviation (Gulfstream, Global, Hawker, Citation Legacy, Falcon)
• 8,000 hours total flight time, 2,500 hours PIC, and 2,000 hours in jet aircraft preferred
• Successful completion of flight, ground, and simulator training in the previous 24 months preferred
• Expert skills in decision-making and building partnerships internally and externally
• Effective communication skills and the ability to communicate and build cross-functional relationships while working with all levels of personnel and effectively interacting with senior executives and company management
• Fine business and personal judgment, including the ability to anticipate and manage the impact and of decisions and initiatives
• Ability to drive continuous improvement activities to exceed customer expectations and help promote a professional organization
• Must pass a 10-year background and PRIA check
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test

Position Benefits:

• 100% Employee/50% Dependent employer sponsored Medical Insurance packages, voluntary Dental, and Vision available after 30 days of employment.
• Flexible Spending Account
• Long Term Disability
• 401k Retirement Plan with company match program
• Employer sponsored Life + AD&D
• Monthly Phone Allowance
• Known Crewmember Badging
• Vacation, PTO and SICK Time
• Variable Pay

Alerion Aviation is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Workplace and is an Affirmative Action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees which is critical to our growth and success as a global operator.

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