System Chief Pilot
Job Category
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Flight Operations
Requisition Number
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SYSTE003220
Posted: October 1, 2022
Full-Time
Location: Denver, CO 80239, USA
Description
What Will You Be Doing?
Fulfill the requirements set forth by Federal Aviation Regulations Part 119.65 governing flight operations under FAR part 121. The System Chief Pilot reports directly to the Vice President of Operations and is responsible for exercising operational control in the interest of maintaining safety per the requirements of Operations Specification. The System Chief Pilot is responsible for all pilot administrative functions within the domicile.
Essential Functions
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Supervise development, implementation and maintenance of all flight standards for all Frontier aircraft types.
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Provide supervision for direct reports as well as all line pilots within the domicile.
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Recruit, interview and select pilot flight crewmembers as required by operational requirements.
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Discipline as required by company policy, FAR’s and pilot working agreement.
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Pilot contract administration.
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Provide liaison with FAA per all operational issues.
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Maintain Flight Operations Manual, Volume I and others as required.
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Assist HR in administering Frontier Pilot Drug Testing Program.
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Work closely with Director of Flight Operations Training on all staffing, training and pilot qualification issues.
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Work with Crew Scheduling to ensure proper qualification and FAR legality of all pilots.
Other Functions
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Provide liaison with other departments as necessary to ensure safety and efficiency of flight operations.
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Define duties and supervise Manager of Flight Standards, Fleet Managers and Assistant Chief Pilots
Qualifications
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FAA type rating in either the A320 or B737 aircraft
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Extensive experience as Pilot in Command with Frontier Airlines
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Must be a FAA certified company check airman
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Current FAA Class 1 Medical Certificate
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Excellent working knowledge of pilot working agreement
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
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Possess excellent communication skills to include ability to speak, read and write English.
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Ability to provide effective leadership to direct reports and the entire pilot group.
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Ability to communicate in a professional and positive manner with all company personnel as well as outside agency representatives.
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Ability to problem-solve and react positively to all types of difficult situations.
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Knowledge of common desktop applications including Adobe FrameMaker.
Equipment Operated
Standard office equipment, including PC, copier, fax machine, printer
Work Environment
Typical office environment, adequately heated and cooled
On-call 24/7
Physical Effort
Generally, not required.
Supervision Received
Considerable Latitude: The incumbent establishes methods and procedures for attaining specific goals and objectives, and receives guidance in terms of broad goals. Only the final results of work are typically reviewed.
Positions Supervised
Base Chief Pilot
Assistant Chief Pilots
Administrative Assistant
Salary
$220,000-$290,000 based on Captain rates