Chief Pilot - Part 135
Location: Corporate Headquarters - San Marcos, TX
Position Type: Full Time
Description:
The Chief Pilot (135) is responsible for overseeing the performance of assigned flight crews and associated support personnel to ensure the highest standards of flight operational safety and compliance with applicable regulations. The Chief Pilot must possess a comprehensive understanding of flight operations with a strong emphasis on aviation standards and safe operating practices. Additionally, they must maintain currency as a line Captain, instructor, and check airman in at least one type of aircraft listed on the Berry Aviation Inc. (BAI) operating certificate.
Responsibilities:
- Maintains currency and flight proficiency as a Pilot-In-Command in at least one type of aircraft operated by the company.
- Functions as supervisor to Assistant Chief Pilots assigned by aircraft fleet or types of operations, when applicable.
- Exercises supervisory control over all pilot interviewing, hiring, counseling, and termination processes.
- Exercises supervisory control over company check airman functions.
- Develops and provides detailed guidance for the execution of company check airman functions.
- Maintains currency and proficiency as a company check airman in at least one type of aircraft operated by the company.
- Develops and maintains comprehensive flight standards policies and procedures.
- Exercises adequate oversight to ensure flight crew compliance with established flight standards policies and procedures.
- Communicates effectively with FAA representatives regarding flight standards policies and procedures, including reporting of actions taken by flight crews in the case of non-routine events.
- Assists Flight Operations/Dispatch personnel in crew selection and pairing, flight operational decision-making, and provides solutions for technical issues that arise during flight operations.
- Participates, and acts as an advisor, during staff meetings of instructors and check airmen.
- Assists the Training Department with outsourced training provider oversight and audits.
- Participates actively in certification activities for new flight operations programs and capabilities.
- Conducts thorough research and development of policies and procedures to ensure compliance with new FAA and industry requirements.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Required:
- Possession of an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate.
- Fulfillment of minimum qualifications outlined in 14 CFR Part 119.71.
- Demonstrated thorough knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs).
- Working knowledge of FAA policy and guidance documents.
- Ability to travel extensively and conduct oversight activities.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security clearance.
- Availability to work or be on call beyond normal office hours.
- Demonstrated leadership abilities, exceptional interpersonal skills, and a professional demeanor.
- No history of FAA violations, suspensions, or criminal offenses.
- Possession of a valid U.S. Passport and the ability to travel unrestricted.
- High School Diploma.
Preferred:
- FAA Class I Medical Certificate.
- Previous experience as a Chief Pilot or related air carrier management experience.
- Previous air carrier experience as an aircraft and/or simulator instructor and check airman.
- Knowledge and experience with CRM, risk management, Safety Management Systems (14 CFR Part 5), and development of standard operating procedures.
- Possession of a type rating or prior flight crew experience in one or more aircraft types operated by Berry Aviation, Inc.
- Undergraduate degree.
Physical Requirements:
- Office environment requiring the ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods of time.
- Field environment requiring the ability to conduct flight operational oversight activities, including outdoors and in environmentally austere locations.
- Participation in physical lifting, pushing, and pulling activities is left to personal discretion, but is not required.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Berry Aviation, Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship. All conditions and privileges of employment are administered to all employees without discrimination or harassment because of race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, special disabled veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws and ordinances. The Company will comply fully with all applicable state or local fair employment laws that forbid discrimination or harassment on the basis of other protected characteristics.
E-Verify:
All new employees will be required to verify employment eligibility in accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act. Berry Aviation participates via E-Verify.