Assistant Chief Pilot

Job Details

Location:

Contour Aviation Headquarters - Smyrna, TN 37167
Position Type:
Full Time
Education Level: 2 Year Degree

Travel Percentage :
Negligible

Job Shift: Any
Job Category:
Transportation

As a full‑time employee of Contour, you are eligible for the following benefits and programs:

• Health, vision, and dental insurance, plus short‑ and long‑term disability and voluntary life insurance (effective the first day of the month following your hire date)
• 401(k) Savings Plan: eligibility begins the first day of the month following your hire date; the company offers a matching contribution up to 6% of your eligible compensation. Enrollment guidelines and a 401(k) enrollment guide will be provided during onboarding.
• Paid Sick Leave: accrual of up to 56 hours of paid sick leave per year. Unused sick leave rolls over annually until your sick bank reaches 480 hours.
• Vested Vacation
  
  Hours:
  
  eligible to receive vacation hours on January 1st following your hire date. These hours will be vested and available for use in accordance with company policies.
• Non‑Revenue/Space Available (NRSA) Travel Privileges: NRSA travel privileges on Contour Airlines upon hire and access to MyID Travel after six months of service.
• Leaves of Absence: eligible for various types of leave, including:
  Medical Leave, Non‑Medical Family Care Leave, Maternity and Paternity Leave, Personal Leave. Detailed leave policies are outlined in the Contour Airlines Employee Handbook, which will be provided during onboarding.

Compensation Details:
Contour offers a competitive salary based on your prior work experience.

Contour is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship, color, creed, sex, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, political affiliation, marital status, pregnancy, pre‑disposing genetic characteristics, veteran status, military status, disability, gender identity or expression, familial status, criminal history, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other protected status.

Contour is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees. If you require accommodations during the application or onboarding process, please contact Human Resources at

The Assistant Chief Pilot reports directly to the Chief Pilot, is delegated the authority and duties of the Chief Pilot role, and assumes Chief Pilot duties in the Chief Pilot’s absence. This position provides pilot leadership across all Contour domiciles while also serving as an active crew member. The Assistant Chief Pilot must be qualified through training, experience, and expertise consistent with 14 CFR 119.69 and 119.71.

The successful candidate provides guidance, coaching, mentoring, and support across all divisions to ensure safe and efficient operations. The role also drives continuous improvement of flight operations processes and pilot standards to strengthen compliance posture and operational effectiveness.

• Supervise company pilots to ensure flights are conducted safely and in accordance with applicable CFRs, Operations Specifications, company policies, Pilot Work Rules, and procedures.
• Ensure flight operations are conducted in accordance with company policies and applicable federal, state, local, and foreign regulations.
• Maintain the required number of qualified flight crew members to conduct reliable flight operations that satisfy company requirements.
• Conduct line supervisory flying to ensure the professionalism of pilots and the maintenance of overall pilot standards.
• Maintain the highest possible standards of performance, image, and conduct for pilots, and ensure pilot appearance, attendance, and personal conduct comply with company policy.
• Administer disciplinary action in coordination with Flight Operations management and Human Resources.
• Conduct pilot interviews and perform other duties as assigned.
• Assist with the administrative requirements of the Chief Pilot’s Office and perform other administrative duties as…