Gridiron Air LLC | B747 100-300 Chief Pilot

Aviation company in Fort Worth, TX is seeking an experienced Chief Pilot to manage and oversee all company pilots, ensuring compliance with policies, procedures, and regulations. This role involves a safety-oriented culture and significant responsibility for flight operations.

About the Role

• Manage and direct all Company pilots, fostering a professional and safety-oriented culture.
• Oversee compliance with Company policies, procedures, and regulations, including manuals such as the Flight Operations Manual (FOM) and Flight Operations Training Manual (FOTM).
• Ensure all pilots are current, qualified, and operate in accordance with approved manuals, OpSpecs, and applicable regulations.
• Administer ground and classroom training if acting as a Ground Instructor.
• Collaborate with other Directors on matters such as Special Airport designations, navigation database errors, and pilot medical reviews.
• Manage pilot appearance, attendance, and personal conduct in line with Company policy.
• Conduct annual Company badge and facility access audits.
• Serve as a liaison with aircraft manufacturers regarding operational updates.
• Ensure pilots have necessary equipment, manuals, software, and licenses for their duties.
• Approve and request amendments to OpSpecs.
• May act as a Ground Instructor or simulator instructor.
• Authorize weather minimums for Functional Check Flights (FCF).
• Travel is required occasionally.

Requirements

• Must hold an airline transport pilot certificate with appropriate ratings for at least one of the airplanes used in the certificate holder's operation.
• If becoming a Chief Pilot for the first time, must have served as PIC of a large airplane operated under 14 CFR Part 121 or 14 CFR Part 135.
• If previous experience as a Chief Pilot, must have served as PIC of a large airplane operated under 14 CFR Part 121 or 14 CFR Part 135.
• Supplemental Part 121 experience is preferred.
• FAA ATP License and FCC Certificate are required.
• Legal authorization to live and work in the U.S.
• Valid, unrestricted U.S. passport.
• No FAA accident history or history of regulatory violations.
• Must pass a DOT pre-employment drug test.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills.
• Sharp judgment.
• Attention to detail.
• Hospitality mindset.
• B777, B767, or B747 experience is preferred.
• Fluent in English (read, write, speak, understand).
• First Class Medical is preferred.