Chief Pilot - Part 135/91 Operations
Salt Lake City, UT Elevate Jet
Job Type
Full-time
Job Title-
Chief Pilot
Department-
Elevate Jet
Reports to-
Director of Operations
Location-
Home Based. Preference will be given to those who currently reside in or are willing to relocate to the greater Salt Lake City, UT area.
Who we are-
Elevate Jet has been a premier provider of aircraft charter, management, and sales and brokerage services for almost 30 years. Based in Salt Lake City, UT, Elevate Jet maintains a diverse fleet of private jet aircraft for charter to fit any trip or budget and provides tailored travel needs 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year to any destination.
Summary of position-
The Chief Pilot will be responsible for supervising flight crew personnel in compliance with FARs and ensure that all pilots and crew members are trained, qualified, and proficient for Parts 135/91 operations. Dividing their focus between external and internal aviation activities, this position has both tactical and strategic elements; seeking solutions to short-term o
Essential Duties & Responsibilities-
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Act as a direct liaison to the FAA for matters pertaining to the operating certificate.
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Ensure the execution of plans and policies for company-related compliance issues.
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Communicate effectively with the Director of Operations and COO as appropriate regarding relevant flight operations and pilot training activities.
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Work with the Director of Training to ensure adequate flight crew training, testing, recording, and archiving of training records.
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Work in conjunction with the Director of Safety to ensure best practices when completing risk analysis for upcoming operations and be responsible for canceling or suspending any flight operation in the interest of safety until it can be confirmed that the safety hazard has been removed or is no longer a threat to safe operations.
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In the absence of the Director of Operations, responsible for operational control to initiate, terminate, or divert all company flight operations.
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Maintains a proactive focus on pilot staffing needs and recommends staffing level adjustments to maintain optimal operational efficiency and regulatory compliance.
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Craft, cultivate and implement solutions in processes and procedures.
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Ensures that performance evaluations on all personnel are completed and returned to Human Resources in a timely manner.
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Other duties may be assigned and may be governed as described in the company GOM.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities-
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Must be thoroughly familiar with the Company Manuals, Operations Specifications and FAA Regulations.
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Experience with FAA related Data Collection Tools (DCTs)
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Experience with ARGUS and WYVERN audit compliance.
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Understand and be able to implement safety management.
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Displays strong team building skills in planning, organizing, and staffing members of the flight department team.
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Excellent communication skills with quick and accurate decision making.
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Ability to pay close attention to detail.
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Strong interpersonal skills and able to work effectively with other managers.
Education & Experience-
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Satisfies the Management Personnel requirements of 14 CFR 119.71 for Chief Pilot.
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Global Express (BD-700) or Falcon 7x (DA-7x) type rating A PLUS.
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Must be able to hold and maintain a valid first class medical.
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Must have previous leadership experience from a Part 135 environment.
Schedule & Travel-
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Ability to work varying hours of the day or night, on weekends and holidays.
Miscellaneous-
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FLSA Status- Full time Exempt
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Lifting requirements- Up to 50lbs
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Applicants must be COVID 19 Vaccinated
About Elevate Aviation Group-
Elevate Aviation Group’s wholly owned subsidiaries, Private Jet Services, Elevate Jet, an Elevate MRO share a mission to provide aircraft owners and flyers unsurpassed service, safety, and counsel. Whether clients require charter flights, large group travel, aircraft management services, aircraft maintenance or aircraft acquisition services, Elevate Aviation Group delivers highly personalized solutions to meet each client’s unique needs 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year to any destination.