Chief Pilot — Part ; Commutable San Antonio, TX

Position: Chief Pilot — Part 135 (Commutable) | San Antonio, TX
About the Role

The Chief Pilot leads all facets of company flight operations while serving as an active line pilot and PIC. You will ensure pilot standardization, training excellence, operational control, and regulatory compliance, partnering closely with Operations, Maintenance, Safety, Training, and Executive Leadership. You will champion SMS, support FAA inspections and audits, and drive a culture of safety, professionalism, and Just Culture across the flight department.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, organize, staff, supervise, and direct all flight operations and personnel.
• Regularly perform line-pilot duties and serve as PIC on scheduled and charter flights.
• Exercise authorized limited operational-control authority and manage functions affecting flight safety.
• Administer initial, recurrent, upgrade, differences, and special-emphasis training; maintain qualification and training records.
• Monitor pilot proficiency and currency; conduct/oversee line checks, standardization evaluations, and operational observations.
• Ensure compliance with FAA-approved training programs and all applicable Parts 91, 119, and 135 requirements.
• Promote and support the Safety Management System: reporting and Just Culture, risk investigations, mitigations, safety boards/committees, and trend analysis.
• Develop and maintain SOPs and checklists; standardize practices across aircraft and crews; communicate regulatory and procedural changes.
• Prepare for and support FAA inspections and third-party audits; complete corrective actions and continuous-improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate with vendors and training providers to optimize quality, value, and schedule performance.
• Lead pilot hiring, onboarding, performance evaluations, discipline, retention, mentoring, welfare, and succession planning.

What You'll Bring

• Meets all FAA Chief Pilot qualifications per 14 CFR Part 119.
• FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certificate; current FAA First-Class Medical.
• Citation XLS (CE-560XL) or CE-525 type rating with operational experience.
• Qualified under the company's approved training program to act as PIC on at least one company aircraft.
• 7,500+ total flight hours;
  Aspen (ASE) mountain airport flying experience.
• Thorough knowledge of the GOM, training manuals, SOPs, and FAA Parts 91, 119, and 135; strong grasp of SMS and operational-control principles.
• Proven leadership with excellent communication, organization, problem-solving, and sound decision-making skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior FAA-approved Chief Pilot experience.
• Experience with WYVERN Wingman, IS-BAO, and SMS implementation.
• Background conducting pilot evaluations, line checks, and standardization programs.
• Bachelor's degree in aviation, business, management, or related field.
• CFI, CFII, and MEI certificates.
• Jet Insight platform experience.

Qualified Texas-based candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for commutability.