Constellation Brands | L1049 Chief Pilot

Constellation Brands seeks an Assistant Chief Pilot to join its full-time aviation team in Rochester, NY. This senior operational role supports the Chief Pilot in leading and managing all flight department activities, ensuring safe, compliant, and customer-focused flight operations. The Assistant Chief Pilot will play a key role in crew development, training oversight, regulatory compliance, and maintaining operational standards.

About the Role

The Assistant Chief Pilot serves as the operational deputy to the Chief Pilot, contributing to the leadership, administration, and execution of flight department activities. This position is instrumental in upholding Constellation Brands' values of safety, precision, and customer service, while providing leadership continuity and supporting crew development, training, compliance, and operational standardization. The role involves approximately 10-20 hours per week dedicated to non-flying contributions focused on leadership, operational excellence, safety, training, customer service, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote and uphold the highest standards of aviation safety and ensure compliance with FAA regulations, company policies, and operational manuals.
• Assist in overseeing daily flight operations, providing guidance and mentorship to flight crews.
• Support the development and monitoring of approved flight crew training programs and ensure pilot qualifications remain current.
• Drive consistency and disciplined execution across flight operations and support efficient aircraft utilization.
• Foster a service-oriented culture focused on a safe, seamless, and professional travel experience.
• Maintain accurate operational records and assist with audits and regulatory reviews.
• Serve as an operational leader in the Chief Pilot's absence when delegated.

Requirements

• Current FAA Airline Transport Pilot Certificate.
• Current FAA First Class Medical Certificate.
• Minimum 4,000 total flight hours, including 2,500 hours as Pilot-in-Command (PIC).
• Four to six years of related aviation experience.
• Hold at least one jet type rating.
• Must have attended approved simulator training in the relevant jet aircraft within the previous 12 months.
• Ability to be away from home for extended periods to support domestic and international operations.
• Valid U.S. Passport and valid Driver's License.
• Ability to reside within one hour of Rochester International Airport (KROC).
• Ability to successfully complete background investigation and pre-employment drug screening.
• Demonstrated knowledge of aviation operations manuals, training manuals, standard operating procedures (SOPs), company check pilot manuals (if applicable), and civil aviation regulations and standards.