Description

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Meets the requirements and is responsible for the duties described in GOM-01 Flight Operation 2.2.10.
• Coordinate recruiting efforts with the talent team at the NOC.
• Advise on qualifications requirements for new positions.
• Coordinate company, crew pairing, revenue management and aircraft owner requirements to ensure adequate staffing levels are maintained for the crewing of aircraft at assigned bases.
• Approves open position by initiating requisitions.
• Provide final approval on offer letters for pilots.
• Participate in pilot technical interviews and act as ambassadors at recruiting events.
• Participate in pathway development.
• Completes required documentations (PAF) for aircraft, position and pay changes for crewmembers
• Participate in annual salary survey evaluations
• Supervise Base Chief Pilot activity and assume BCP responsibilities when the BCP is unavailable or not assigned in the case of a new base.
• Monitor flight crew activity and statistics. Advise on staffing needs and crew upgrades.
• Supervises flight crew activity with local bases in coordination with the Base Chief Pilot.
• Administer HR functions at the base level, document performance issues and Performance Improvement Plans as required.
• Implement and execute performance plans and ASAP report corrections or remedial training.
• Reviews and approves pilot qualifications and makes recommendations for upgrades and transitions
• Conduct Base Chief Pilot performance reviews annually, assist Base Chief Pilots [Base Presidents] with pilot performance reviews and advise on compensation administration / justification.
• Assists the Director of Operations & Director of Training ensuring pilot training and currency requirements are met, advising on aircrew training.
• Manage PIC Line Checks and IOE training and advise crewing when new PIC’;s are ready for a line check.
• Initiates PAFs and follows up on changes with training and crew records to ensure FOS qualifications and aircraft tail assignments are accurately updated.
• Provide oversight to the crew day off process and requesting of PTO, and Short-Term Disability impacts
• Advises crewing and crew records of pilot status changes that may affect crewmember and aircraft availability.
• Maintain Check Pilot qualifications and currency.
• Conduct line checks and observations of flight crews. Conduct evaluation flights or simulator observations when required.
• Conduct weekly BCP meetings
• Attend (in person or remote) monthly pilot meetings with assigned bases.
• Drive employee engagement. Communicate regularly with crewmembers and advise on system improvements
• Perform flight operations as assigned crewmember secondary to completion of other managerial responsibilities.
• Office at NOC on a rotational schedule for Safety, HR, Recruiting, Training and Flight Operations support.
• Act as Flight Operations point of contact for Flight Coordination and Crewing on Operational and Crew Related issues. Rotational Weekend coverage will be established.

Chief Pilot ACI Jets

Job Description

The Chief Pilot is responsible for the professional standards of the flight crews and for implementing and maintaining flight operations policies and procedures in coordination with the Director of Operations. This position will include operating ACI Jet aircraft as well as performing associated office duties. The Chief Pilot reports directly to the Senior Vice President of Flight Operations. 

This position has an excellent compensation and relocation package for qualified and experienced individuals.Requirements

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Supervises and manages flight crews in coordination with the Director of Operations. 
• Hires, terminates, and assigns crewmembers to duty positions. 
• Supervises Dispatch personnel with respect to compliance with regulations, policies, and procedures. 
• Coordinates with Dispatch personnel in assigning crew to trips. 
• Supervises the Director of Training with respect to all training activities of flight crew, dispatchers and cabin crew. 
• Assists the Director of Operations in formulating and implementing operations policies and procedures. 
• Assists with adding and removing aircraft from ACI Jet’s certificate and ensuring that the aircraft are properly equipped for applicable operations.
• Ensures proper documentation is onboard all aircraft.
• Maintains aircraft and crew profiles with various entities.
• Maintains aircraft weight and balance program.
• Submits all requested reports regarding flight personnel to the Director of Operations.
• Ensures that all flight crew personnel are qualified and current in accordance with ACI Jet’s Operations Specifications and the Applicable Federal Aviation Regulations.
• Ensures that all aerodromes and routes served by ACI Jet are operationally suitable and meet ACI Jet standards and requirements.
• Disseminates information to all crewmembers pertaining to routes, airports, NOTAMS, NAVAIDS, company policies, and regulations
• Has authority to act for the Certificate holder, including the signing of FAA correspondence and operations specifications.
• Manages ACI Jet’s MEL program.
• Maintains proficiency as Pilot-in-Command (PIC) – Complies with all FARs, Operations Specifications, Company Policies, and Company Procedures.
• Must meet all required qualifications stated in CFR Part 119.71.
• Provides exceptional courtesy, professionalism and customer service to ACI Jet charter clients and owners.
• Remains knowledgeable relative to the applicable portions of the ACI Jet Air Carrier Operations Manual (ACOM).
• Maintains a close, productive, and beneficial relationship with ACI Jet personnel.
• Ensures the safety and quality of all assigned duties and responsibilities by actively and positively participating in ACI Jet’s SMS program.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Required

• Total Time: Minimum 5000 hours total time.
• International and oceanic operations experience.
• 3+ years of leadership/management experience.
• Meet all required qualifications state in CFR Part 119.71
• Current and valid Pilot’s Certificate with an English proficient endorsement.
• Valid ATP rating.
• Able to maintain a First Class Medical.
• Able to maintain a valid Passport.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or have 3-5 years of professional aviation experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to work as a part of a team in a high-stress, fast-paced environment.
• Highly motivated, organized, and attentive to detail.
• Extremely computer proficient.
• Knowledgeable of all applicable Federal Aviation Regulations.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check, criminal history check, and drug test.
• Able to lift 50 pounds, climb, kneel, squat, sit and stand for extended periods.
• Able to read, write, and speak English.
• Provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
• No violation of FAA regulations within the last five (5) years. 

Highly Desirable

• Chief Pilot Experience
• Prior FAR Part 135 experience.
• Gulfstream, Cessna, or Bombardier operating experience. 

This position is a DOT Safety Sensitive position, which will require placement in a random drug test pool. The Chief Pilot may perform on-call duties and will require the candidate to work nights, weekends, and holidays. 

Chief Pilot Challenger Fleet – XO Jet

Description

Position at XOJET Aviation LLC

The Challenger Fleet 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

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