Jet Aviation | Chief Pilot

Jet Aviation Staffing is seeking an experienced Chief Pilot for an external client located in San Antonio, TX. This position involves senior flight operations leadership and regular line flying as a Pilot in Command (PIC) on a Citation XLS aircraft. The role encompasses oversight of Part 135 and Part 91 operations, pilot training, safety management, and regulatory compliance.

About the Role

The Chief Pilot will lead and direct all company flight operations, supervise flight department personnel, and perform regular line pilot duties as PIC on scheduled or charter flights. Responsibilities include administering training programs, maintaining qualification records, monitoring proficiency, conducting evaluations, and ensuring compliance with FAA training requirements. The position actively supports the Safety Management System (SMS) through risk mitigation, incident investigation, and trend analysis. Additional duties involve developing standard operating procedures (SOPs), managing FAA inspections and audits, and leading personnel functions such as hiring, onboarding, evaluations, and succession planning.

Requirements

• Must meet all FAA Chief Pilot qualifications under 14 CFR Part 119.
• Hold a valid FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certificate for the operated aircraft category.
• Hold a Citation XLS or CE-525 type rating with operational experience.
• Maintain a current FAA First-Class Medical Certificate.
• Be qualified under the company's approved training program to act as PIC on at least one company aircraft.
• Possess over 7,500 total flight hours.
• Have Aspen flying experience.
• Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the General Operations Manual, training manuals, SOPs, FAA Parts 91, 119, and 135, SMS, and operational-control principles.
• Possess strong leadership, communication, organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.

Flight Experience

• Minimum total flight time: 7,500 hours.