Corporate Captain & Flight Operations Manager (Part 91)

Pilot Assessments; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay & benefits

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

Annual education allowance

Referral program

Local discounts

Job summary

Pilot Assessments in Vancouver is seeking a Lead Pilot to blend PIC responsibilities with operational oversight. You will work closely with internal stakeholders, training providers and regulatory authorities to optimize safety, standardization and performance while representing the company with discretion.

Your duties include safe, compliant Part 91 flight operations, end-to-end flight planning, flight crew training, manuals updates, and leading safety programs.

Qualifications

• ATP certificate (unrestricted) and current First-Class Medical.
• 5,000+ total flight hours with substantial multi-engine turbine experience.
• Experience in corporate flight department environment.
• Strong knowledge of FARs and FAA guidance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee safe, compliant Part 91 flight operations and duty-time compliance.
• Plan and execute end-to-end flights: flight plans, weather review, performance, inspections, provisioning, logistics.
• Lead pilot training, qualifications, and records; coordinate training with external providers.
• Maintain operational manuals, SOPs, and regulatory publications aligned with FAA requirements and best practices.
• Lead safety programs and risk management initiatives; communicate safety updates to crew.
• Coordinate with FAA authorities, internal teams, and external partners on regulatory matters.
• Oversee flight crew scheduling to ensure duty-time compliance.
• Support executive passengers with discretion and professionalism.

Skills

Leadership

Crew scheduling

Regulatory knowledge

Operational risk management

Discretion and professionalism

Education

FAA ATP Certificate (Unrestricted)

FAA First-Class Medical

Instrument Rating

Aircraft type rating

Job description

The Opportunity

Lead a high-performing, hands-on operation where you'll combine PIC responsibilities with operational oversight. You'll collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, training providers, and regulatory authorities to optimize safety, standardization, and performance-while representing the company with exceptional discretion and professionalism.

What You Will Do

• Ensure safe, compliant Part 91 flight operations, including oversight of flight crew, aircraft airworthiness, and duty-time compliance.
• Plan and execute flights end-to-end: flight plans, weather review, performance, inspections, provisioning, and logistics.
• Manage pilot training, qualifications, and records; coordinate all flight and ground training with external providers.
• Maintain and update operational manuals, SOPs, and publications aligned with current FAA requirements and best practices.
• Lead safety programs and risk management initiatives; communicate safety bulletins and operational changes to crew.
• Coordinate with FAA authorities, internal teams, and external partners on operational, regulatory, and training matters.
• Oversee flight crew scheduling to ensure compliance with flight and duty time limitations.
• Exhibit executive presence and discretion while supporting corporate passengers.

What You Bring

• Valid FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certificate (Unrestricted) and current FAA First-Class Medical.
• Current Instrument Rating and applicable aircraft type rating (or ability to obtain).
• Minimum 5,000 total flight hours with substantial multi-engine turbine experience.
• Proven experience in a corporate flight department environment.
• Strong working knowledge of FARs and relevant FAA guidance material.
• Leadership background as Chief Pilot, Training Captain, or in flight operations supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to manage crew scheduling and ensure duty-time compliance.
• Deep understanding of aircraft airworthiness standards and operational risk management.
• Experience maintaining operational manuals, SOPs, and regulatory documentation.
• High level of discretion, professionalism, and client-facing polish with executive passengers.

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive pay with a comprehensive benefits package and multiple plan options.
• Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, and Employee Assistance Program.
• Annual education allowance and a generous referral program.
• Fun, collaborative culture with regular team-building events.
• Local discounts to restaurants and businesses.
• Friends & Family rates across our hospitality brands.