Caterpillar Aviation Services seeks an experienced Chief Pilot for its corporate flight operations in Fort Worth, Texas. This role is responsible for leading flight safety, regulatory compliance, and overall operational excellence for a modern Gulfstream fleet while also serving as a qualified pilot for worldwide executive transportation.
About the Role
The Chief Pilot will oversee day-to-day pilot operations, ensuring adherence to safety standards, regulatory compliance, and operational readiness. Responsibilities include managing pilot performance, maintaining professional standards, and ensuring service quality across the flight department. The Chief Pilot will lead a team of approximately 10 pilots and 3 cabin safety professionals, supporting Caterpillar's executive leadership and coordinating with various aviation teams. As a qualified pilot, the role involves conducting worldwide executive transportation for senior leaders, ensuring all flight planning, aircraft performance, and regulatory requirements are met.
Requirements
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An FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certificate.
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An FAA-issued First-Class Medical Certificate.
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A minimum of 10 years of relevant aviation experience, including international flight operations.
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At least 3,000 flight hours with significant fixed-wing experience.
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Instrument flight experience in complex aviation environments.
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Demonstrated leadership experience supervising or leading aviation teams.
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Strong knowledge of FAA regulations, corporate aviation operations, and aviation safety standards.
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A clean safety and regulatory record with no accidents or violations.
Qualifications
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Experience in corporate aviation, FAR Part 135 operations, FAR Part 121 operations, or military aviation operations is requested.
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Experience in a FAR Part 91 corporate aviation environment is strongly preferred.
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Preferred qualifications include Gulfstream GVII and/or GVIII type ratings, experience on Gulfstream G500 and G700 aircraft or comparable large-cabin corporate aircraft, chief pilot or other flight-operations leadership experience, military aviation leadership experience, executive flight-department experience, and experience managing scheduling, crew readiness, training programs, operational standards, safety programs, and Safety Management Systems.
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A bachelor's degree and/or equivalent experience is preferred.