Chief Pilot & Flight Operations Leader (AOC)

Yolk Recruitment; London Borough of Bromley; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Meritus Talent is recruiting on behalf of a well-established UK helicopter operator for an experienced Chief Pilot to lead their flight operations.

This senior leadership role covers flying standards, operational delivery, crew management and regulatory compliance across a varied multi-type helicopter operation. You will work with senior management, flight crews, customers and the UK CAA to keep operations safe, compliant and commercially effective.

Qualifications

• Senior-level experience in commercial helicopter operations.
• Experience as Chief Pilot or Flight Operations leader.
• Knowledge of UK CAA, AOC and Air Operations requirements.
• Experience dealing with regulators and audits.
• Leads safety culture and crew management.
• Experience with AW139/169/145/109 is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day flight operations and supervise flight crew and flying standards.
• Ensure compliance with UK CAA requirements, the AOC and Operations Manual.
• Drive a strong safety culture and high professional standards.
• Manage and develop pilots including recruitment, induction and readiness.
• Collaborate with Safety, Compliance and Training teams.
• Act as operational contact for the UK CAA.
• Support CAA audits, inspections and regulatory visits.
• Develop operational manuals, procedures and regulatory submissions.
• Build strong customer relationships to translate requirements into safe, effective operations.

Skills

Leadership

Flight operations

Regulatory compliance

Crew management

AOC management

AW models awareness

Education

UK CAA CPL(H) or ATPL(H)

Job description

Meritus Talent is recruiting on behalf of a well-established UK helicopter operator for an experienced Chief Pilot to lead their flight operations.

This senior leadership role covers flying standards, operational delivery, crew management and regulatory compliance across a varied multi-type helicopter operation. You will work with senior management, flight crews, customers and the UK CAA to keep operations safe, compliant and commercially effective.