Chief Pilot
Ocoee, FL
Company Description:
Fly Alliance is a private aviation company, specializing in private jet charter, jet card memberships, aircraft sales, management, parts, and MRO. The company has an FAA Part 135 charter certificate and an FAA Part 145 maintenance repair station, focusing on high-quality service to customers in the areas of aircraft sales, management, charter, maintenance, parts, and consulting.
Role Objective:
The goal of the Chief Pilot is to oversee the flight crew for compliance and regulatory purposes. The Chief Pilot must comply with all facets of their role as a Pilot and a member of a FAA regulated 135 certificate, including adhering to the GOM and GMM of the Company. The three core objectives are:
-
Supporting management with holding the team accountable for their performance.
-
Supports the Fleet Captains with management of flight crew personnel,
-
Assists with problem-solving with flight crews on the line.
Essential Job Tasks:
-
The Chief Pilot has operational control authority to conduct flight operations by assigning pilots, releasing aircraft for flight after reviewing operational data and qualified maintenance personnel have released the aircraft from maintenance.
-
Support the Operations and Maintenance teams on unique situations as required
-
Recurring Meetings:
-
Attend daily operations briefings frequently
-
Weekly meetings regarding training with Flight Safety and Human Resources
-
Monthly meetings with the Fleet Captains.
-
Monthly in-person meeting with CEO and President of Fleet Operations, Director of Operations, Chief Pilot, and Director of Maintenance
Other Key Job Functions:
-
Supervises and manages flight crew personnel from a regulatory standpoint with the support of the Fleet Captains.
-
Assists in all training activities of flight crew personnel supporting the Director of Training.
-
Advises the Director of Operations regarding the training of flight crew personnel that is required and oversees the Assistant Chief Pilot as he/she schedules flight crew training timely and properly.
-
Assists the Director of Operations in formulating operations policies, coordinates those policies, and coordinates operations and training.
-
Ensures that all aircraft are properly equipped for applicable operations.
-
Maintains proficiency as Pilot-in-Command in at least one type of aircraft the company operates.
-
Coordinates with Operations department for the scheduling of flight crew members, including assigning Pilot-in-Command for each flight.
-
Prepares and maintains proficiency records, pilot files including PRIA records, flight schedules, duty time records, reports, and correspondence pertaining to flight operations activities.
-
Submits all reports regarding personnel to the Director of Operations
-
Keeps the aircraft copies of this Operations Manual current.
-
Ensures that all flight crew personnel are certified and supervised according to the requirements specified in the Federal Aviation Regulations.
-
Administrates and maintains the drug testing program including the scheduling of initial and random testing.
-
Administrates the Electronic Flight Bag program and maintains EFBs.
-
Has Operational Control over 135x
Requirements
Competencies:
-
Must have Chief Pilot or Director of Operations experience
-
Experience and skilled at managing direct reports
-
Demonstrated interpersonal communication skills
-
Strong organizational skills
Travel:
-
Orlando, Florida-based position however will include travel to crew aircraft in the fleet, provide IOE, or other pilot evaluations as required.