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Florida, United States

FAR 135 Chief Pilot – Clearwater, FL

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PLEASE NOTE: Please do not apply if you require visa sponsorship.  This position requires the candidate be able to work in the U.S. WITHOUT the need for visa sponsorship!  

This is a full time/direct hire position offering a competitive salary with full benefits package.

Title of position:  FAR 135 CHIEF PILOT for an air ambulance company

Employment location:  Clearwater, FL

Job Responsibilities:

FAR 135 company out of Clearwater, FL is looking to hire a Chief Pilot who will be responsible for performing the responsibilities of Chief Pilot in a timely and responsible fashion as directed by the Director of Operations and defined in the Policy and Procedures Manual

• Must conduct himself in a professional, responsible, and ethical manner while performing the duties of Chief Pilot or representing the company.
• Responsible for the implementation of Company Policies and Procedures and enforces the acceptable standards for these Policies and Procedures with regard to the Flight Crew Personnel
• Responsible for the implementation of Company Operational Control Procedures
• Responsible for the development and revision of the Company General and Aircraft Specific Training Manuals
• Directs and is responsible for all training activities of Flight Crew Personnel, in conjunction with Flight Operations Trainer
• Responsible for the scheduling of Flight Crews
• Jointly responsible for Operational Control with the Director of Operations
• Provides an adequate and current aircraft book for each aircraft
• Develops and maintains current aircraft checklists
• Ensures that all aircraft are equipped with current manuals
• Assists the Director of Operations in the conduct of personnel interviews, hiring and discharging for Flight Crew Personnel
• Responsible for the currency of the EFBs and tracks the dissemination of company Publications to the Flight Crews
• Prepares and maintains the records of pilot flight and duty times.
• Implements paperless records system and gain regulatory approval / acceptance
• Maintain fulltime pilot schedule while conducting Chief Pilot duties in alternate weeks
• Conduct other duties as assigned.
• Company currently has 7 aircraft (Lear 35s and 55s) and 10-12 pilots that the Chief Pilot will be responsible for managing.

SUPERVISION

• Reports to the Director of Operations
• Coordinates with the Director of Operations, Director of Maintenance and Flight Coordinators

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must hold an ATP Certificate
• PREFERRED:  Type rated in LR-JET
• PREFERRED:   Current in the LR-JET type rating
• Must have at least three (3) years of supervisory or managerial experience in a position that exercised Operation Control over any operations conducted under 14 CFR Parts 121 or 135 (waiver is possible)
• Must be highly knowledgeable in all areas of operations under 14 CFR Part 135
• Must be capable of acting as Pilot In Command when the need arises
• Must be able to act as Company Training Captain
• Must be able to act as Company Check Pilot

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• Location: Florida, United States
• Categories: Operations / Management, Pilot