Assistant Chief Pilot

Summary:

Jet OUT is looking for an assistant chief pilot to help support and maintain a high-level of professionalism and safety within our flight department. The Assistant Chief Pilot will be the direct supervisor and primary point of contact for all pilots assigned to the base. Your primary role will be to support the pilots and other flight department personal and facilitate positive communication channels between the base employees and the Jet OUT main office.

As Jet OUT’s assistant chief pilot, you are to be highly knowledgeable on Jet OUT’s General Operations Manual, General Training Manual, Operations Specifications, and all other manuals used by the company as well as the Federal Aviation Regulations and the AFM for aircraft kept at the base.

Your regular duties will include participating in interviewing, hiring, onboarding, training, and mentoring new employees as well as performing recurrent training, checking events, and regular performance reviews for base pilots. You will also be responsible for handling interpersonal, performance, or disciplinary issues, coordinating local pilot schedules and training, implementing new and updated procedures, and other tasks necessary for the growth of Jet OUT.

Some travel to Milwaukee and other current and future Jet OUT bases will be necessary, as well as other locations for training purposes and to support Jet OUT flight operations.

As a member of Jet OUT’s management, you will have other responsibilities outside of the flight department, specifically representing Jet OUT in dealings with the local FBO and any other service providers we use. You will also be responsible for safety and security roles and facilitating local drug tests. Additional tasks may be assigned by the CEO, COO, Director of Operations, or Chief Pilot as necessary for the growth of Jet OUT.

The assistant chief pilot plays a vital role in maintaining the highest standards of safety and operational efficiency, contributing to the overall success of Jet OUT.

Responsibilities:

• Reports to the Chief Pilot
• Maintains a close liaison with the Chief Pilot and Director of Operations about department operations
• Maintains proficiency as a Pilot-in-Command on the CJ4
• Participates in the interview, hiring, onboarding, and separation processes
• Supervises local flight crew personnel
• Mentors new hires
• Coordinate with the Training Manager regarding the training of flight crews
• Conducts or supervises training activities of flight crews
• Conducts 135.293a and 135.299 checking events
• Conducts regular performance evaluations
• Manages local pilot flight schedules
• Coordinates commuter pilot schedule
• Handles local pilot performance, interpersonal, or disciplinary issues
• Submits all reports regarding flight crew personnel to the Chief Pilot
• Coordinates communication between local base and Jet OUT’s main offices
• Ensures that all aircraft are properly equipped for applicable operations
• Participates in regularly scheduled meetings with Chief Pilot and/or Director of Operations
• Assists Jet OUT in formulating operations policies, coordinates those policies, and coordinates operations and training
• Assists with manual, SOP, and checklists updates
• Responsible for crew flight and duty records and crew duties as required by operational and safety standards set forth by Jet OUT and the Federal Aviation Administration
• Supervises distribution and posting of all information or memoranda relative to any changes affecting company policy, route information, navaids, NOTAMS, requesting of flying aids, aeronautical charts, etc.
• Ensures that all flight crew personnel are certified and supervised according to the requirements specified in the Federal Aviation Regulations

Position Details:

• Monday-Friday position
• 1-2 days/week office work
• 3-4 days/week flying
• Occasional evenings and weekends
• Travel to Milwaukee and other Jet OUT locations

Benefits:

• 401K with Company Matching
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Group Term Life Insurance
• HSA
• 3 weeks PTO
• Holidays off

Qualifications:

• Minimum two years’ experience in Part 135 or Part 121 operations
• Minimum one year experience as PIC in turbojet operations
• ATP Pilot Certificate AMEL
• Current 1st Class Medical Certificate
• 3,500 Hours Total Time
• 1,500 Hours Multi-Engine
• 500 Hours Turbofan
• Valid Driver’s License
• FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operator’s Permit
• Must be located within one hour of FLL

Preferred Qualifications:

• One year experience as PIC in Part 135 or Part 121 operation
• 4,000 Hours Total Time
• CE-525 Type Rating
• 100 Hours of CE-525C
• Bachelor’s degree
• Aviation Management Experience
• International Experience