QuesTec Mechanical | Chief Pilot

QuesTec Mechanical is seeking an experienced Chief Pilot to establish and lead a new corporate flight department in Columbia, MO. This position will oversee the safe and efficient operation of a 2002 Cessna Citation CJ2 under Part 91 regulations, serving as Pilot-in-Command for company flights.

About the Role

The Chief Pilot will be instrumental in building the flight department from its inception. Responsibilities include ensuring regulatory compliance, implementing a robust safety management system, and maintaining the operational readiness of the Citation CJ2 aircraft for executive leadership. The role involves approximately three trips per month, each lasting three days, operating under Part 91 guidelines.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as Pilot-in-Command (PIC) for company flights, conducting an average of three trips per month.
• Ensure safe, efficient, and compliant operation of the Cessna Citation CJ2 aircraft.
• Conduct comprehensive pre-flight planning, including weather analysis, fuel planning, and risk assessment.
• Maintain aircraft readiness for both scheduled and on-demand flights.
• Establish Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in accordance with FAA regulations.
• Build and manage the flight department as the program expands.
• Ensure adherence to all FAA regulations.
• Coordinate audits, inspections, and regulatory interactions.
• Oversee maintenance scheduling and liaise with service providers.
• Ensure aircraft airworthiness, cleanliness, and operational readiness.
• Manage relationships with FBOs, maintenance vendors, and aviation partners.
• Manage flight scheduling, logistics, flight logs, certifications, and operational documentation.
• Track operating costs, fuel consumption, and contribute to budgeting.

Requirements

• FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certificate required.
• Current First-Class Medical Certificate.
• Minimum 3,000 total flight hours.
• Minimum 1,000 hours of turbine flight time.
• Previous experience in a Chief Pilot, Lead Pilot, or equivalent leadership role.
• Strong understanding of FAA Part 91 operations; Part 135 experience is advantageous.
• Type rating and/or significant experience in a Cessna Citation CJ2 or similar light jet aircraft is strongly preferred.