Boeing 737 Chief Pilot
Location: Ypsilanti, MI
Job Type: Full-time
Description:
Kalitta Charters II, a company founded by aviator and NHRA World Champion Doug Kalitta, specializes in scheduled and on-demand narrow-body freighter operations. The company provides a safe and reliable overnight freight solution across the Americas.
Job Summary:
The Chief Pilot reports to the Director of Operations and is responsible for the general supervision of flight crewmembers. This role focuses on maintaining a high level of proficiency, safety, and standardization in flight operations and personnel management.
Functions/Responsibilities:
- Supervises flight crewmember qualifications and compliance with FAA regulations and Company rules, ensuring Company standards are met.
- Provides general supervision of flight crew members and their scheduled assignments.
- Assists the Director of Operations in developing new flight operations policies, practices, and procedures.
- Assists the Director of Operations in the selection of Instructors and Check Airmen.
- May exercise operational control over company aircraft in the temporary absence of the Director of Operations.
- Assists in oversight of the standardization of aircraft procedures between aircraft types.
- Implements new and approved flight operations policies, practices, and procedures.
- Assists the Director of Operations in projecting pilot staffing and pilot experience requirements for new hires and upgrade opportunities, including interviewing pilot applicants, upgrade requests, and selection determinations.
- Ensures the currency of all flight crew records.
- Notifies the director of training when a pilot requires remedial training, including a written description of the required area for review.
- Removes crewmembers from line status if they fail to meet company standards.
Requirements:
The candidate must possess all qualifications listed in FAA 14 CFR §119.65 and demonstrate extensive knowledge of FAA Part 121 regulations. A type rating in either a B727 or B737 aircraft is required. Candidates with previous Chief Pilot, management, or extensive Check Airman experience will be given additional consideration. The candidate must be on-site and willing to relocate.
- Boeing 737 Type Rating
- Check Airman Experience Preferred
Benefits:
Kalitta Charters II offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Employer Provided:
- Short Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Basic Life Insurance with Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
- Travel Assistance Program
- Fidelity 401K with match
- Employee Elective:
- BCBS – Medical 200 PPO and 500 PPO options, Dental PPO, Prescription, Teladoc
- EyeMed - Vision
- Flexible Spending Account – Medical and Dependent Care
- Long Term Disability
- Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Child
- Accident and Critical Illness Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Child
- Hospital Indemnity for Employee, Spouse, and Child
- Met Law Coverage
- Nationwide Voluntary Pet Insurance
Application Instructions:
Interested and qualified candidates are requested to submit their resume and cover letter through the online application portal. Phone calls regarding this position will not be accepted.