Chief Line Pilot in Rochester, New York

Chief Pilot

Eagleview is a leading provider of aerial imagery, property insights and software that transforms the way people work. Eagleview holds more than 300 patents and owns a large geospatial data and imagery library encompassing 94 percent of the US population. Eagleview provides the most accurate data, enabling customers in the government, construction, solar and insurance industries to make timely, informed and better decisions.

The Chief Pilot will serve as a key member of the Pilot Operations department and will report directly to the Head of Pacific Fleet Aviation (PFA). The incumbent will have as their core responsibility, the training and management of a department of aerial survey pilots. The successful candidate will promote the safe operation of a fleet of fixed-wing aerial survey aircraft while driving performance efficiency.

The Chief Pilot will ensure operations are consistent with the Federal Aviation Regulations and the standards applicable to Part 91 of Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations, the Flight Operations Manual (FOM), and any written conditions imposed on the company on the behalf of the FAA. The role will be culpable for department activities including managing daily flight activities, initial and recurrent training, completion of training records, daily management of the pilot group and conducting education seminars that promote safety with continued evolution and improvement.

This is a full-time role with a base salary of $140,000-$160,000 and a bonus potential of 12.5%

Responsibilities include maintaining personal proficiency and training pilots on both aircraft & camera systems with troubleshooting techniques, serving as the lead trainer/performance evaluator for all Line Pilots, promoting a culture of safety by actively using and promoting the use of the SMS and Safety program, participating in daily operations meetings, directing and overseeing daily pilot assignments, providing initial training and standardization for Line pilot qualifications, providing support for departmental improvement initiatives, evolving, implementing, and maintaining company policies, operational standards, and safety procedures, developing and enhancing pilot training & LMS courses, maintaining records of licenses, certificates, ratings, training, and qualifications of all line pilots, conducting and supervising proficiency checks of line pilots, coaching and helping develop airmanship, professional standards, and aeronautical decision-making skills of line pilots, defining and implementing measures to optimize KPIs for the Pilot Operations department, performing administrative tasks directly related to line pilots, ability to work nights, weekends, and after hours as necessary, travel up to 40% of the time (domestic), and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications include current CPL, current CFI, MEI ratings, current Class 1 or 2 Medical, minimum 2500 hours Total Time, minimum 2000 hours PIC, minimum 500 hours Multi-Engine (PIC), minimum 1000 hours dual given, 250 hours in multi-engine dual given, minimum 500 hours cross-county, Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit, must be familiar with Part 91 operating guidelines, must be able to pass a drug test and background check, must be able to work within the Eastern time zone, valid U.S. passport, valid Driver's license, English proficient.