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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.

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.