04 December 2023

Pacific Coast Jet | Chief Pilot

Oakland, CA, United States

Position – Assistant Chief Pilot
Type of Position: Permanent, Part-time
Location:
Oakland, California
Department:
Flight Operations
Reports to:
Chief Pilot
Safety Sensitive:
Yes

Email – see our website for contact email address

This is a safety-sensitive position and is subject to testing under a FAA mandated drug and alcohol program.

Purpose of Role:
The Assistant Chief Pilot is accountable for the professional standards of the flight crews under the authority of the Chief Pilot and operations and training safety management goals. Assists in overseeing the day-to-day operations of the flight department, including but not limited to – Scheduling of flight crews, review of Flight Risk Assessment Tools, administering quarterly conversations, performance reviews, assisting with the hiring of new flight crew, management of pilot staff.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Assists Chief Pilot in the following:
Safe operation of all aircraft
Assist in the hiring procedures.
Perform back door reference checks on potential new hires.
Perform quarterly conversations, performance reviews, and disciplinary coaching
Assist Chief Pilot with Pilot Recognition program and Manage flight releases and tracking
Assist in scheduling crew time-off
Create and distribute memos for pilots regarding updates, SOP’ s, etc.
Co-Chair Orientation and INDOC for new PIC/SIC along with HR
Assist Chief Pilot with Pilot Townhall meetings
Act as liaison for pilots regarding technical issues
Participate and contribute in various flight operations meetings
Manage pilot relationships and open communication

Qualifications Required:
Education & Experience
Holds a valid Commercial Pilot or ATP Certificate
Requires a minimum of 1-year experience directly related to 135 training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the 135-operation environment.
Has a minimum of 500 hours total flight time
Has no accidents or incidents within the last five years

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Excellent leadership, presentation, and communication skills, both verbal and written.
Strong planning and organizational skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 and JI software required.
Proficient with MS, Jet Insight, etc.,
Excellent analytical writing skills.
Strong interpersonal skills and extremely resourceful.

As we continue to grow, we strive to remain as adaptable, motivated, and responsive to our new employees as we are to our customers. We pride ourselves on being customer-focused while maintaining open communication with our staff. The world of charter aviation is an exciting area in which to work, and we’ll continue working to ensure our organization remains dynamic and on the cutting edge.

We’re continuously transforming the way we operate in order to improve our services. Our employees and partners have continued to meet the challenges of our field and excel. We are very proud of where we are today, and excited about where we are headed. Our team is our most important and greatest asset. We could not accomplish what we do every day without our employees.

Here are a few specific benefits PCJ team members experience:
Health, Dental and Vision insurance
401k plan
Flex Spending Account with employer matching
Competitive compensation

(We truly appreciate the time that you invested in submitting your resume. Please know our Hiring Team will get back to you should your qualifications match the job position requirements.)

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