Arctic North Slope Chief Pilot — Aviation Leader

RiseMe; Alaska; On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Retirement savings plans

Paid time off

Job summary

ConocoPhillips Alaska is seeking a North Slope Chief Pilot to oversee turboprop flight operations, lead safety and training programs, and ensure compliant, reliable transport for passengers and freight. This role reports to AK Aviation leadership and requires strong leadership, Arctic operations experience, and FAA credentials.

The position is based at Alpine on the North Slope with a rotating 1 week on/1 week off schedule and a focus on safety, compliance, and cost-effective operations.

Qualifications

• Legally authorized to work in the United States.
• FAA Airline Transport Pilot Certificate with airplane multi-engine rating.
• Current FAA First Class Medical Certificate.
• FCC Radiotelephone Operator Permit.
• 3500 hours total flight time.
• 2000 hours PIC in multi-engine airplanes.
• 500 hours in turbine airplanes.
• Willing and able to work in a remote location on a 1 week on/1 week off schedule.
• Experience in arctic environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Proactively leads safety programs in aviation operations and enforces CPAI Aviation SMS requirements.
• Safeguards company personnel, aircraft, facilities, technology, and information per policy.
• Delivers best-in-class service while meeting regulatory standards and work specifications.
• Provides safe, compliant, reliable aviation solutions to support customer operations.
• Leads by example and ensures compliance with safety programs and PPE usage.
• Identifies, reports, and manages safety issues for corrective action in the safety database.
• Oversees North Slope pilot operations and communicates issues to AK Aviation management.
• Acts as the primary contact for North Slope aviation personnel and slope operations teams.
• Manages aviation surveillance program metrics and ensures consistent execution.
• Generates and shares North Slope operation metrics weekly and monthly.
• Coordinates with airstrip support teams to resolve aviation facility issues.
• Directs planning, scheduling, and budgeting for North Slope pilot assignments.
• Develops and administers North Slope pilot training programs.
• Recruits and on-boards North Slope pilots and sets SMART goals with teams.
• Mentors staff and supports career development and IDP processes.
• Maintains North Slope pilot budgets and optimizes costs where feasible.
• Oversees documentation of turboprop policies and procedures.
• Collaborates with maintenance to ensure aircraft airworthiness.
• Performs flight duties as PIC in turboprop aircraft.

Skills

Aviation leadership

SMS & safety culture

Regulatory compliance

Crew management

Flight operations oversight

Strategic budgeting

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aviation or related field

Job description

ConocoPhillips Alaska is seeking a North Slope Chief Pilot to oversee turboprop flight operations, lead safety and training programs, and ensure compliant, reliable transport for passengers and freight. This role reports to AK Aviation leadership and requires strong leadership, Arctic operations experience, and FAA credentials.

The position is based at Alpine on the North Slope with a rotating 1 week on/1 week off schedule and a focus on safety, compliance, and cost-effective operations.