Assistant Chief Pilot - Constellation Brands - Rochester, NY
Constellation Brands is seeking an Assistant Chief Pilot to join its flight department in Rochester, New York. This senior role supports the Chief Pilot in overseeing daily flight operations, ensuring regulatory compliance, and maintaining high standards of aviation safety and crew development. The position offers a dynamic blend of flight duties and leadership responsibilities, contributing to the efficient and professional executive travel services provided by the department.
About the Role
The Assistant Chief Pilot acts as the operational deputy to the Chief Pilot, with a focus on leadership, safety oversight, and crew mentoring. Responsibilities encompass ensuring compliance with FAA regulations and company policies, supporting Safety Management System initiatives, and coordinating training programs. A significant portion of the role, approximately 10-20 hours per week when not assigned to flight duty, is dedicated to leadership, safety, training, process improvement, and cross-functional aviation projects.
Duties and Responsibilities
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Support the Chief Pilot in executing daily flight operations and act as an operational leader.
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Promote aviation safety and ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and standards.
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Support Safety Management System (SMS) initiatives, risk management, and incident reporting.
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Mentor pilots and flight crews, and assist with approved crew training programs.
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Monitor pilot qualifications, certifications, training records, and operational readiness.
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Support pilot onboarding and professional development.
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Contribute to the improvement of procedures and standard operating procedures.
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Coordinate with Scheduling, Maintenance, and other flight operations stakeholders.
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Maintain accurate operational and pilot records.
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Assist with audits, inspections, and regulatory reviews.
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Foster a safe, discreet, professional, and service-oriented passenger experience.
Requirements
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Current FAA Airline Transport Pilot Certificate (ATP).
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Current FAA First Class Medical Certificate.
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Minimum 4,000 total flight hours.
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Minimum 2,500 hours as Pilot-in-Command (PIC).
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Four to six years of related aviation experience.
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At least one jet type rating.
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Approved simulator training in the rated jet aircraft within the previous 12 months.
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Ability to support domestic and international operations with extended periods away from home.
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Valid U.S. Passport.
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Valid Driver’s License.
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Ability to reside within one hour of Rochester International Airport (KROC).
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Successful completion of a background investigation and pre-employment drug screening.
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Demonstrated knowledge of aviation operations manuals, training manuals, standard operating procedures, company check pilot manuals (when applicable), and civil aviation regulations.