Summary of Duties
The Chief Pilot will be responsible for the oversight and supervision of all flight crew personnel at several locations throughout the operational region. This position reports to the Director of Operations and will be responsible for conducting and ensuring pilots are properly trained, qualified, and proficient to complete assigned duties. This position prepares and maintains proficiency records, pilot files, flight schedules, duty time records, reports, and correspondence pertaining to flight operations. As well, the Chief Pilot will act as a company liaison with the Federal Aviation Administration and assists the Director of Operations in formulating operations policies and coordinating the implementation of those policies and training to all flight personnel.
Experience and Proficiency in the following major areas:
- Extensive flight operations experience BHT - 407/212 or similar aircraft
- Thorough knowledge of the Federal Aviation Regulations, FARs, and USFS requirements
- Aerial fire suppression and external load operations
- Experience in utility and powerline aerial operations: pole sets, wire pulls
- Precision long line and HEC experience
- FAR compliance
- Experienced with and knowledgeable of flight crew management of SMS requirements
- Strong leadership and effective management skills, ability to lead by example with integrity
- Experience in developing and building pilot operations infrastructure
- Experienced as a company liaison with the FAA
- Excellent communication (oral and written)
- Well-organized, reliable and must be able to multi-task
Chief Pilot Duties
- Supervise flight crew personnel in compliance with FARs and ensure that all pilots and crew members are trained, qualified, and proficient for Parts 133, 135, and 137
- Overall guidance, supervision, and scheduling of flight crews. Approve flight schedules, assign flight crewmembers and Pilot-in-Command duties
- Advise the Director of Operations of all flight crew requirements including training, operations, and compliance
- Prepare reports, create, and modify policies and procedures, and disseminate information to flight crew personnel
- Become qualified as Check Airman in company aircraft
- Ensure aircraft are appropriately equipped for scheduled flight operations
- Coordinate with the Director of Maintenance to ensure continued aircraft worthiness
- Ensure all pilot positions are suitably staffed through maintaining flight and duty records, a roster of qualified, current, and trained pilots
- Collaborate with the Director of Operations and Safety Manager on all incident reports to identify root causes and changes to reduce/prevent reoccurrences
- Maintain proficiency as Pilot-in-Command and Check Airman and fly as necessary to support the company flight schedule
- Maintain GOM and TM and revise as necessary
