02 March 2022

Metro Aviation | Chief Pilot

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Fixed Wing Chief Pilot - USA- Remote

  • 17-Apr-2023 to Until Filled (CST)
  • Operations
  • USA
  • Salary
  • Full Time

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance for employee & family insurance premium paid 100% by Metro (if declined, employee will receive $5,000 stipend per year) | Short Term Disability insurance premium is paid 100% by Metro; benefit includes 2/3 of salary for up to 90 days; Covers loss of medical certificate | Long Term Disability insurance offered at a minimal charge; Pays 2/3 of salary for up to age 65 for full disability or up to 28 months for loss of medical certificate | 401k = Metro will make matching contributions of 75% of salary deferrals on contributions of up to 7% of gross salary | PTO (Accrued per pay period – 5-15 days annually depending on length of employment)| Sick leave = 6 days per year | Paid Holidays = 7 | Paid workover available | Tuition assistance available | Use of company aircraft for ATP rating | Flight Physical cost reimbursement

Metro Aviation is seeking a Fixed Wing Chief Pilot to work remote as an integral part of the Metro team.

Our mission is to provide the safest and highest quality traditional aircraft operations, completions, and maintenance so that we will:

  • Allow our customers to safely and effectively accomplish their mission profile,
  • Allow our employees to exercise their talents and maximize their potential, and
  • Ensure the financial stability of the corporation.

Our goal is to find qualified candidates who value our mission and contribute to our overall safety culture.

JOB OBJECTIVE

The Fixed Wing Chief Pilot is a FAR Part 119 certificate management position and assists the Director of Operations in the development and implementation of training policies, procedures, qualifications, standards, and control.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Assist the Director of Operations in the development of training policy, procedures, and standards.
  • Advise the Director of Operations regarding all training, operational, and compliance issues.
  • Maintains Part 135, Pilot-In-Command qualification in at least one company aircraft listed on the Operations Specifications.
  • Oversight of the development and deployment of the flight crew training programs to include coordination with the Assistant Chief Pilot.
  • Ensure all flight crew members maintain current flight, medical, and route qualifications as required by the FAA and Metro Aviation policy.
  • Facilitate Metro Aviation's electronic flight bag program for fixed wing aircraft.
  • Ensures all aircraft are equipped with the required documents and items of this manual and the FARs.
  • Ensure compliance with provisions of 49 CFR and Metro Aviation policy, in respect to the initial and recurrent training requirements of the MAI WILL NOT CARRY Hazardous Materials program.
  • Being qualified for the position through training, experience, and expertise in 14 CFR 121 or 135 operations.
  • Assist in pilot recruiting activities to include interview, employment, and assignment.
  • Manage all aspects of fixed wing training with contract vendors.
  • Manage all aspects of the TSA Twelve Five Standard Security Program.
  • Fixed Wing personnel responsibilities to include:
    • Supervision in the performance of their duties.
    • Conduct performance reviews.
  • *May delegate any function (by approval of the Director of Operations) but retains responsibility.

SUPERVISED POSITIONS

  • Fixed Wing Assistant Chief Pilot
  • Company Check Airmen and Instructors
  • Simulator Technicians
  • Pilot Training Coordinator

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

  • Expert knowledge and experience in 14 CFR 121 or 135 operations
  • Knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations, General Operations Manual, Pilot Training Programs, Safety Programs, Maintenance Administration, and company manuals, etc.
  • Possess sound judgment and objectivity in decision-making
  • Ability to create an environment that demonstrates teamwork and professionalism with diverse personalities and professional backgrounds
  • Ability to maintain cooperative and harmonious relationships with internal and external customers
  • Demonstrated leadership qualities and strong initiative
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Suite products

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES

  • FAA Airline Transport Pilot Certificate
  • Current Competency, Proficiency Check, or Flight Review
  • FAA 2nd Class Medical (1st Class Medical for Turbojet PIC)
  • Current United States Passport
  • Valid Driver's License

MINIMUM REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

  • Total Flight Time = 3,000 hours
  • Total Pilot-In-Command Airplane Time = 1,500
  • Cross Country Flight Time = 500 hours
  • Night Flight Time = 100 hours
  • Instrument Flight Time = 75 hours (50 in flight)
  • Multi-engine Turbine Airplane Time = 500 hours

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

  • Air Ambulance operations
  • International operations
  • High Performance, High Altitude and Complex Endorsements (or equal 121/135 Training Documentation)
  • Part 121/135 operations
  • Bachelor's degree in Aviation or equivalent industry experience
  • Minimum of five (5) years as a pilot-in-command in Part 135 operations
  • Part 119 management
  • Part 135 Instructor or Check Airman

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

  • Pro-longed periods of sitting and working on a computer
  • Pro-longed periods of travel by land and air

WORK ENVIRONMENT

  • Temperature controlled business or home office
  • Operations customers locations to include hospitals, airports, and other various settings
  • Exposure to outdoor aircraft facility with potential cold and hot temperatures, running aircraft, and refueling systems

STATUS, SCHEDULE, & TRAVEL

  • Full Time
  • Monday-Friday, 40 hours (On-call)
  • Extended periods of traveling to various customer locations - 25%

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Metro Aviation is committed to employees, customers, and the community to promote diversity and inclusion by developing policies, programs, and procedures that foster a work environment where differences are respected and employees are treated fairly.

Metro Aviation prohibits discrimination or harassment of any kind and ensures equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all aspects of the relationship between Metro Aviation and its employees, including recruitment, employment, promotion, transfer, training, working conditions, wages and salary administration, employee benefits, and application of policies.

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