31 March 2023

Mesa Air Group | Chief Pilot

Phoenix, AZ, United States

Director of Flight Operations / Chief Pilot
Requisition Number YV2806
Location Mesa Airlines Inc-PHX

Job Description

Managing all Flight Crewmembers' personnel issues, monitoring crewmember proficiency for new (probationary) and tenured pilots.
Assist in the recruitment and retention of Flight Crewmembers with Pilot Recruitment/Pilot Training
Evaluate and report unsafe conditions; inform the Director of Operations in terminating, restricting, or suspending operations during hazardous conditions until such conditions are corrected, as required.
Retain and apply expert knowledge of the contents of the General Operations Manual, Operations Specifications, Federal Aviation Regulations, and other instructions pertinent to his/her duties
Establishing flight standards to ensure the highest levels of flight safety, efficiency, and quality by working closely with Flight Standards in procedures, policies, and SOPs.
Developing and reviewing new or existing policies to ensure efficiency and compliance to enhance safety and improve on-time performance via these new procedures
Maintaining all flight publications for Company aircraft, as required.
As directed by the Director of Operations assist in establishing and modifying procedures and is responsible for the content consistency in the following manuals and Operations Specifications:
Performance Handbook (AeroData)(all models)
Aircraft Flight Manuals and Quick Reference Handbooks (all models)
Minimum Equipment Lists (all models)
Operations Specifications A, B, and C
Monitor goals and objectives intended to maintain the highest level of operational performance consistent with the level of Safety as outlined in the Safety Policy; this requires the development, implementation, and maintenance of the Safety Management System (SMS) processes within their responsibility
Other duties as assigned

Job Title Director of Flight Operations / Chief Pilot

Full-Time - Part-Time Full Time - Permanent

Requirements

Must possess at least 5 years of experience, within the past 10 years, as an airline transport pilot of a large airplane operated under Part 121 or Part 135 OR have previous Chief Pilot /Flight Management experience under Part 121 or part 135
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Must hold an airline transport pilot certificate with appropriate ratings in B737, ERJ or CRJ type of aircraft used in the certificate
Must have been active as PIC Part 121/119 in the most recent 3 years

Preferred Job Skills:

Bachelor’s degree in aviation or a related field
5 years of PIC experience in a large aircraft for a 121 operations
Airline management and check airman experience overseeing flight crew training and checking

Physical Requirements:

Employees are regularly required to, stand, sit, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard.
Comply with Mesa Airlines attendance requirements
Light to moderate lifting is required

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