Reports To: Director of Operations
Department: Operations (Air Gato Enterprises)
Position Type: Full-Time, Exempt
Hours: 7 on / 7 off; Monday – Friday, 8 am – 5 pm (while performing CP function)
Travel: As needed
Job Expectations:
To perform the responsibilities of Chief Pilot in a timely and responsible fashion as directed by the Director of Operations and defined in the Policy and Procedures Manual
- Must conduct himself in a professional, responsible, and ethical manner while performing the duties of Chief Pilot or representing the company.
- Responsible for the implementation of Company Policies and Procedures and enforces the acceptable standards for these Policies and Procedures with regard to the Flight Crew Personnel
- Responsible for the implementation of Company Operational Control Procedures
- Responsible for the development and revision of the Company General and Aircraft Specific Training Manuals
- Directs and is responsible for all training activities of Flight Crew Personnel, in conjunction with Flight Operations Trainer
- Responsible for the scheduling of Flight Crews
- Jointly responsible for Operational Control with the Director of Operations
- Provides an adequate and current aircraft book for each aircraft
- Develops and maintains current aircraft checklists
- Ensures that all aircraft are equipped with current manuals
- Assists the Director of Operations in the conduct of personnel interviews, hiring and discharging for Flight Crew Personnel
- Responsible for the currency of the EFBs and tracks the dissemination of company Publications to the Flight Crews
- Prepares and maintains the records of pilot flight and duty times.
- Implements paperless records system and gain regulatory approval / acceptance
- Maintain full-time pilot schedule while conducting Chief Pilot duties in alternate weeks
- May be required to obtain vaccines required for entry to other nations (COVID, Yellow Fever)
- Conduct other duties as assigned.
Supervision
Reports to the Director of Operations
- Coordinates with the Director of Operations, Director of Maintenance, and Flight Coordinators
Performance Evaluation
Chief Pilot will be evaluated on an annual basis
