Chief Pilot

Overview

The Chief Pilot is responsible for the overall leadership, operational readiness, and regulatory compliance of the pilot workforce. This includes oversight of pilot hiring, training, scheduling, performance management, and labor relations, including direct engagement with the pilot union. The role ensures adherence to all FAA regulations and company policies, while proactively identifying and resolving compliance risks.

The Chief Pilot establishes and enforces flight standards, maintains operational discipline across all bases, and ensures consistency in pilot performance and safety practices. This position owns the FAA-approved training program, ensuring it remains current, effective, and compliant, along with all required flight manuals and publications.

In addition to maintaining qualification as Pilot in Command (PIC) in at least one aircraft within the certificate holder’s operation, the Chief Pilot represents the organization in industry groups and FAA safety forums, contributing to broader aviation safety initiatives and staying ahead of regulatory and operational changes.

At Air Methods, this role directly supports a mission-critical operation focused on saving lives through rapid, high-quality air medical transport. The Chief Pilot operates within one of the largest and most complex air medical programs in the country, with the ability to influence safety, standardization, and pilot development s position offers the opportunity to shape operations, drive meaningful impact, and lead within an organization where aviation performance directly affects patient outcomes.

Salary Range: $130k-$190K+ DOE, plus STIP!
This position will require relocation to Denver.

• Manageall Flight Operations staff and ensuresafetyof
  
  Flight Operations.
• Ensure regulatory compliance withall flight operations and pilot training.
  
  Effective flight development and standardization of training.
• Team development and mentorship.
• Monitor work life balance with Pilot flight and duty times.
• Meeting companyobjectivesand creating a positive work environment.
• Identify,selectand train Company Instructors and Check Airman.
• Responsible forascertainingand assuring that pilots conduct all flights,in accordance withthe provisions of the GOM and currentCFRs.
• Supervises schedulingoftraining andcheckrideprocess.
• Administrative responsibilities for the pilot staff toinclude recruitment, training, reviews,scheduling,time off requests, and compensation adjustments.
• Dissemination of all pertinent safety, flight, and company information in a timely manner.
• Activelyparticipatesin the company’s Safety Management System (SMS) and is familiar with the SMS policies, processes, and procedures.
• Ensureaircraftprocedures are standardized throughout the fleet.
• Responsible for ensuring the maintenance ofproficiencyrecords, pilot files, duty time records, reports, and correspondence pertaining toflight operations activities in accordance withthe CFRs.
• Responsible for the development of policies for Air Methods flight instructors, ground instructors, and check pilots.

In the absence of the Director of Operations, the Chief Pilot shall assume the Director of Operations duties and authorities including but are not limited to:

• Coordinate with the FAA concerning company training and flight operations.
  
  Communicate and work effectively with all company departments and managers.
• Respond to pilot complaints, safety concerns, Pilot Supervisor issues, and work with all departments with regards to flight safety.
• Conduct investigations and provide adequate oversight of the Part 135 air carrier certificate.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Directly supervises employees in the Flight Operations department.

Carries out Supervisory responsibilities in accordance withthe…