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
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Manage and direct all Company pilots, fostering a professional and safety-oriented culture.
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Oversee compliance with Company policies, procedures, and regulations, including manuals such as the Flight Operations Manual (FOM) and Flight Operations Training Manual (FOTM).
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Ensure all pilots are current, qualified, and operate in accordance with approved manuals, OpSpecs, and applicable regulations.
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Administer ground and classroom training if acting as a Ground Instructor.
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Collaborate with other Directors on matters such as Special Airport designations, navigation database errors, and pilot medical reviews.
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Manage pilot appearance, attendance, and personal conduct in line with Company policy.
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Conduct annual Company badge and facility access audits.
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Serve as a liaison with aircraft manufacturers regarding operational updates.
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Ensure pilots have necessary equipment, manuals, software, and licenses for their duties.
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Approve and request amendments to OpSpecs.
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May act as a Ground Instructor or simulator instructor.
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Authorize weather minimums for Functional Check Flights (FCF).
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Travel is required occasionally.
Requirements
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Must hold an airline transport pilot certificate with appropriate ratings for at least one of the airplanes used in the certificate holder's operation.
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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.
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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.
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Supplemental Part 121 experience is preferred.
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FAA ATP License and FCC Certificate are required.
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Legal authorization to live and work in the U.S.
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Valid, unrestricted U.S. passport.
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No FAA accident history or history of regulatory violations.
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Must pass a DOT pre-employment drug test.
Qualifications
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Strong communication skills.
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Sharp judgment.
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Attention to detail.
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Hospitality mindset.
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B777, B767, or B747 experience is preferred.
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Fluent in English (read, write, speak, understand).
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First Class Medical is preferred.