Chief Pilot
Reports to: Director of Operations
FAA Equivalent Title: Chief Pilot
Basic Function:
Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of company aircraft, compliance with company policies, FAA regulations, and operational oversight of all flight crews.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Direct all training activities of flight crew members per the training manual
- Schedule crews for all flight operations
- Ensure compliance with all time and duty requirements
- Coordinate operations policies and training matters with relevant departments
- Maintain and oversee flight crew standardization
- Prepare and maintain proficiency records, flight schedules, duty reports, and operations correspondence
- Provide and maintain current flight kits and approved aircraft checklists
- Disseminate information related to routes, airports, NOTAMs, navaids, and company policies
- Maintain and provide current copies of the AIM, FAR Part 91, and FAR Part 135
- Submit required flight crew reports to the FAA
- Designate and manage check airmen to ensure compliance with FAA and company standards
- Ensure pilots maintain current route qualifications and complete required proficiency checks
- Maintain subscription and compliance with aircraft/rotorcraft flight manual revision services
- Notify the Principal Operations Inspector of new AFM/RFM revisions within 15 days
- Evaluate, disseminate, and incorporate AFM/RFM updates into training programs and operations
Expanded Responsibilities:
- Lead Pilot Hiring Committee and participate in interviews of all pilot candidates as needed
- Maintain an up-to-date pilot roster for the entire company fleet
- Hold and lead monthly pilot meetings to ensure communication and compliance
- Act as Company Check Airman for at least one type of aircraft, including full types (293, 297, 299)
- Act as Company Check Airman for oral examinations
- Serve as Company Instructor for initial and recurrent pilot training
- Monitor release of all company flights for operational oversight and compliance
