Chief Pilot
ACASS, a leading provider of international business aviation support solutions, seeks an experienced and dedicated Chief Pilot to join its Flight Operations team. Based in Montreal, the Chief Pilot will collaborate with a team of aviation specialists and industry professionals to deliver best-in-class aviation support services worldwide. This is a permanent, full-time position.
The Chief Pilot provides leadership to meet operational goals, ensuring all aircraft are dispatched safely, with the safety of passengers and flight crew as the top priority, in compliance with applicable aviation regulations and company policies and procedures. The role offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits (medical and dental), a company-sponsored group RRSP plan, generous paid time off, flexibility, training, and excellent opportunities for development and career advancement within a well-established, fast-growing company.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the safe and efficient operation of ACASS's managed aircraft fleet.
- Ensure compliance with aircraft operations regulatory requirements.
- Develop and maintain aircraft checklists and standard operating procedures.
- Ensure all aerodromes and routes are operationally suitable and meet ACASS’s requirements.
- Issue crew directives and notices, and process and action flight crew reports.
- Lead by example, practicing ACASS’s core values and leadership qualities.
- Manage, motivate, guide, support, and mentor ACASS’s flight crew and operations support staff.
- Ensure that crew members perform their duties in a proper and professional manner.
- Supervise pilot assignment approvals and scheduling.
- Develop and implement required training programs for air operator flight crews.
- Oversee flight crew training and new pilot/crew orientation and line indoctrination training.
- Action and distribute accident, incident, and other occurrence reports.
- Manage the contents of the Cabin Crew Manuals and the corresponding Training Manual.
- Maintain the Operational Library.
- Build strong relationships and communicate with Civil Aviation Authorities.
- Collaborate with the Director of Flight Operations and other team members to support the department's safe, compliant, and efficient operation.
- Perform the usual duties and tasks of a corporate pilot (approximately 25% of time).
Skills and Qualifications:
- Self-motivated, energetic, confident, disciplined, responsible, flexible, and capable.
- Excellent leadership skills with the ability to supervise, provide direction, and support staff and crew.
- Strong team player with a positive attitude and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Outstanding situational awareness and the ability to plan, prioritize, and execute efficiently.
- Analytical, strong results-orientation and decision-making skills.
- Excellent knowledge of aviation regulations and the private aviation industry in general.
- Ability to remain calm and work well under pressure in a deadline-driven, fast-changing environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite software and database programs.
- Skilled at effectively communicating with different aviation authorities.
Requirements:
- Must be a legal Canadian Resident and willing to relocate to the Montreal area (if required).
- Valid Transport Canada Class 1 Medical and Airline Transport Pilot License-Aeroplane.
- Bombardier Challenger 604/605/650, Praetor 500/600, or Citation 10 aircraft type rating.
- 5,000+ Pilot Flight Hours with 1,500+ hours as Pilot-in-Command (PIC) in transport category aircraft.
- 5+ years of experience as a PIC in the Corporate/Private aviation industry.
- International Flight Operations Management experience within a TC CAR 604/704 and/or FAA Part 91/135 organization.
- An aviation record free from any conviction under subsection 7.3 of the Aeronautics Act and two or more convictions occurring during separate unrelated events under the Canadian Aviation Regulations.
- Strong communication skills in English. Bilingual in English and French (an asset).
- Excellent knowledge of aviation regulations and the application of company operations and policies.
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally, often on short notice.
ACASS is a worldwide provider of best-in-class corporate and private aviation support services. Since 1994, ACASS has supported a global client base that includes heads of state, VIPs, and Fortune 500 corporations. The company offers a dynamic, multi-cultural work environment with excellent benefits, including a company pension, dental care, disability insurance, extended health care, life insurance, on-site gym, on-site parking, RRSP match, and vision care.
Location: 6700 Chemin de la Côte-de-Liesse, Saint-Laurent, QC H4T 2B5