Since 1967, Jet Aviation has been crafting flight in its smoothest form. From one hangar in Basel, Switzerland, to over 4,500 employees, and some 50 locations worldwide. Aircraft Management, Aircraft Sales, Charter, Completions, Government Services, FBO, Fixed and Rotary Wing Maintenance, and Staffing. Behind every seamless Jet Aviation experience, is a team of dedicated professionals perfecting the art of flight. The artisans of aviation. The craft that brings our customers’ journey to life. In the hangar, on the ground, and behind the scenes. Enabling global flight, with passion.
Position Summary
The Assistant Chief Pilot reports to the Chief Pilot. This position supports the Chief Pilot’s administrative and operational responsibilities for the flight operations, the aircraft and flight crew, and scheduling. This role will provide leadership in the assisting the Chief Pilot in the managing and supporting assigned Lead Captains and their accounts. This position includes flying duties with fleet manager responsibilities and check pilot duties under our 135 AOC on two platforms. The Assistant Chief Pilot may delegate duties but not the accountability for those duties. |
Minimum Requirements
— Must hold an airline transport pilot certificate with appropriate ratings and be qualified to serve as pilot-in-command in at least one aircraft used in the company’s operations. — A minimum of 5000 hours’ total time in aircraft — Current first class medical — Must be able to work flexible schedules. — Subject matter expert in aviation compliance, aviation industry, and crew requirements |
Main Responsibilities
— Supports the Chief Pilot in administrative and operational oversight of assigned Lead Captains and their accounts. — Supports the Client Account Directors in administrative oversight of assigned Lead Captains and their accounts. — Assists with screening, interviewing, and selection of flight operations candidates. — Supports the entire operations team in onboarding and offboarding new flight personnel. — Supports assigned Lead Captains in their account responsibilities. — Monitors pilot mentoring trends. — Mentors and coaches Lead Captains. — Evaluates flight crew for promotion. — Flying duties of Fleet Manager (SME), 135 Check Pilot and Supplemental support. — Investigates irregularities and incidents and submit findings and recommendations to the Director of Operations and company leadership in accordance with JAFS Safety Management System (SMS) — Actively engages in and promotes utilization of the JAFS SMS — Offers organizational insight, information, and advice regarding the job expectations to crew members. Coaches to help flight crew determine what they need for development; provides both positive and corrective feedback. — Other duties may be required as directed by the Director of Operations and Chief Pilot — Represent Jet Aviation as one company internally and externally with industry groups, regulatory bodies, and the General Dynamics network. — Assists with the Client Services team concerning personnel and administrative matters |
Desired Characteristics
— Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred — Experience in leading functional/cross functional initiatives — Strong internal/external commercial awareness — Very strong communication skills and experience communicating to diverse internal and external stakeholders. — Advanced analytical skills — Extraordinary customer focus — Excellent interpersonal skills — Attention to detail. — Self-educator and motivator — Very strong communication and influencing skills. — Deep knowledge of Jet Aviation policies and procedures — Experience managing and addressing employee performance issues preferred. — Strong project management experience — Strong personal values corresponding with Jet Aviation values (Trust, Honesty, Alignment, Transparency) |
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, or sit. The employee is occasionally required to climbs or balance, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds over their heads. Specific vision required for this job include, close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust and focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee must be able to work in both a heavy maintenance environment and in upscale customer areas. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate with occasional high volume when aircraft arrive/depart. The employee is frequently exposed to vibration. Occasional fuel fumes may permeate the workplace. Employee must be willing and able to work in all types of weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. The Hangar environment may be extreme hot and cold during certain seasons of the year.
At Jet Aviation eligible employees can enjoy a comprehensive package that fuels your passions both inside and outside of work. Your health and well-being matter to us. That’s why we offer a competitive benefit package that includes health, dental & vision insurance, matching 401(k), health savings and flexible spending accounts, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, employee assistance programs, health and wellness awards, generous paid time off, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts and more.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans
