Chief Pilot

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Job Title:
Chief Pilot
Department:
Flight Operations
Reports To: Director of Operations
Location:
Private Flite Aviation

Company:

Private Flite Aviation is searching for an exceptional Chief Pilot to help lead our next chapter of growth-someone who shares our unwavering belief that WE CARE. We care deeply about our people, our clients, and our aircraft, and that care is reflected in everything we do. At Private Flite, regulations exist for a reason, and we interpret and apply them in the most conservative, safety-first manner-ensuring our operations are compliant 100% of the time, without exception.

Our team is made up of dedicated professionals who work tirelessly to execute every mission to the highest operational standards while delivering an outstanding customer experience. We are looking for a Chief Pilot who genuinely cares about people, champions standardization, and is passionate about helping a growing business operate safely, consistently, and with integrity. In return, you can expect a high level of organizational support, a collaborative leadership environment, and the opportunity to be part of a company on a clear path toward becoming a nationally recognized operator with a stellar reputation.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Flight Crew Oversight and Training
• Directs all initial, recurrent, and upgrade training activities for flight crew members in accordance with company policies and FAA requirements.
• Coordinates operational policies and training matters with relevant departments including safety, maintenance, sales, flight control, and training to ensure alignment and compliance.
• Ensures crew standardization through regular evaluation, feedback, and corrective action as needed.
• Documentation and Compliance
• Audits aircraft documentation to verify that current required documentation (e.g., registration, airworthiness certificate, AFM) is onboard and accessible.
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date proficiency records, flight schedules, operational reports, and correspondence related to flight operations.
• Submits all required reports pertaining to flight crew activities to the Director of Operations (DO) in a timely manner.
• Operational Control and Scheduling
• Exercises Operational Control under 14 CFR §135.77, except when assigned as a required flight crew member on a given flight, in which case release authority must be delegated.
• Schedules flight crew members and establish duty hours in accordance with FAA flight duty limitations and company policy.
• Along with the Director of Training, designates and oversees sufficient check airmen to meet the ongoing checking requirements of 14 CFR §§135.293, 135.297, and 135.299.
• Aircraft Manuals and Technical Updates
• Maintains a subscription to the Aircraft Flight Manual (AFM) revision service and/or manufacturer bulletins for each aircraft typed owned and/or operated by the company.
• Reviews all updates to the AFM and evaluates their applicability to organizational operations.
• Disseminates relevant revisions and procedural changes to affected flight crew members.
• In collaboration with the Director of Training, incorporates applicable updates into the aircraft training program and ensures training materials reflect current operational guidance.
• Pilot-in-Command Currency
• Maintains proficiency and qualifications as a Pilot-in-Command (PIC) in accordance with 14 CFR §119.71, including currency in at least one aircraft type operated by the certificate holder.

Preferred Qualifications

• Leadership Experience:
  Prior supervisory or managerial experience in flight operations or crew training.
• Check Airman Authorization:
  Previous designation as a Check Airman under 14 CFR §§135.293, 135.297, or 135.299.
• Training Program Development:
  Experience designing or managing pilot training programs, including standardization and recurrent training.
• Technical Expertise:
  Familiarity with AFM revision services and manufacturer bulletins; ability to evaluate and integrate updates into operations.
• Communication Skills:
  Strong written and verbal communication skills for reporting, crew advisories, and coordination with the DO and FAA.
• Operational Systems:
  Proficiency with…