Chief Pilot Aviation Operations

Chief Pilot Aviation Operations

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED) – (Required)
• Minimum of 1 year-Managing people, processes, or projects (Required)
• Minimum of 1 year-Managerial/Supervisory (Required)
• Certified Airline Transport Pilot – Default Issuing Body
• Certified Flight Instructor – Default Issuing Body
• Helicopter Instrument Training License (IFR) – Default Issuing Body
• Valid Driver’s License – Default Issuing Body

Responsibilities

• Supervises the aviation personnel training activities.
• Conducts or supervises all training activities of aviation personnel.
• Performs check rides with pilots and training as required.
• Assists in the development of aviation operational policy.
• Ensures that all aircraft are properly equipped for applicable operations.
• Disseminates information to all aviation crewmembers pertaining to routes, airports, NOTAMS, NAVAIDS, program policies and regulations.
• Maintains proficiency as Pilot-in-Command and proficiency in SPIFR operations.
• Assists in preparing and maintaining proficiency records, pilot files, flight schedules, duty logs, and any other correspondence pertaining to flight operations activities.
• Submits all reports regarding aviation personnel to the Director of Operations as required.
• Maintains the aircraft copies of Operations Manual to assure that they are current at all base sites.
• Ensures that all aviation personnel are licensed, certified and supervised according to the requirements specified in the Federal Aviation Regulation manual.
• Maintains current aircraft checklists.
• Maintains safety culture and puts safety as the top priority for aviation operations.
• The Chief Pilot may delegate functions to other personnel, but retains full responsibility and accountability.
• Assists in interviewing aviation personnel.
• Assists in scheduling aviation personnel, including assigning Pilot-in-Command duties.
• Serves as the Director of Training, as described in the Aviation Training Manual.
• Coordinates and conducts the orientation of new pilot staff.
• Line Pilot coverage duties to cover illness and vacations as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Mentoring Skills
• Office Administration