Assistant Chief Pilot

Kamaka Air, LLC; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Pharmacy Insurance

401(k) with company matching

Job summary

Kamaka Air, LLC seeks an experienced aviation professional to oversee flight operations and regulatory compliance. The role ensures operations conform to FARs, OPS specs, and company manuals, while coordinating crew scheduling and training.

The position emphasizes leadership, meticulous record-keeping, and proactive risk mitigation to minimize delays and maintain high safety standards.

Qualifications

• Qualified to serve as Pilot in Command in Kamaka Air operations.
• Strong working knowledge of 14 CFR Parts applicable to Kamaka Air operations.
• Experience as Training Captain in Part 135 or comparable operations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications and iPad in aviation operations.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, decision-making, organizational, and personnel management skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in oversight of flight operations ensuring compliance with FARs and OPS specs.
• Monitor quality assurance and correct operational standards.
• Schedule flight crews ensuring qualification, currency, flight time, duty time, rest requirements.
• Identify and minimize delays due to scheduling, crew legality, or maintenance issues.
• Maintain pilot records and ensure compliance with PRD requirements.
• Prepare and maintain flight operations manuals and controlled documents.
• Lead briefings with flight and ground crew on responsibilities and safety procedures.
• Oversee all pre-flight planning activities including weather, route, fuel, and cargo load.
• Coordinate with ground operations and maintenance to ensure aircraft readiness and safety.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision-making

Organizational skills

Personnel management

Microsoft Office

iPad proficiency

Pilot in Command qualification

14 CFR Parts knowledge

Check Pilot experience

FAA authorizations

Tools

Microsoft Office

iPad

Job description

Flight Operations

• Assist in the oversight of flight operations and ensures flight operations are conducted in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulations and operations specifications.
• Monitor and correct as necessary operational standards through quality assurance.
• Support in scheduling flight crews for duty and ensure crew assignments comply with applicable qualification, currency, flight time, duty time, rest, and operational requirements.
• Identify, anticipate, and take corrective to minimize flight delays due to scheduling operations, crew legality, or maintenance issues.

Regulatory Compliance Management

• Work with the training manager and Chief Pilot to ensure flight operations records are properly maintained, including pilot training, qualification, checking, currency, duty and flight time records, and other records required by applicable regulations, Operations Specifications, and company manuals.
• Ensure appropriate pilot records and qualification information are maintained, including compliance with Pilot Records Database (PRD) requirements.
• Assist the Chief Pilot in maintaining all flight operations manuals, publications, and controlled documents at their current revisions and ensure they are published electronically within Kamaka Air's flight operations management software.

Training and Compliance

• Ensure thorough testing and/or observation that individuals part of the flight operations team know and abide by the applicable portions of policies and regulations including, but not limited to, Federal Regulations and company procedures.
• Support the training department in leading all necessary training as required.
• Assist in maintaining accurate and timely documentation of flight records, incidents, and regulatory reports.
• Ensure that all pilots maintain valid and current certifications required by aviation authorities.
• Lead, brief, and coordinate with flight and ground crew to ensure all team members understand their responsibilities and safety procedures.

Flight Planning and Preparation

• Oversee all pre-flight planning activities, including weather analysis, route selection, fuel planning, and cargo load verification.
• Coordinate with ground operations and maintenance teams to confirm the aircraft is ready for departure and meets safety standards.
• Ensure weight and balance are within operational limits and verify that cargo is properly loaded and secured.
• Operate aircraft and ground service equipment safely and always maintains a high degree of professionalism and confidentiality.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Be qualified to serve as Pilot in Command in Kamaka Air's operations, as applicable.
• Possess a strong working knowledge of the 14 CFR Parts as applicable to Kamaka Air operations.
• Have previous experience as a Training Captain in Part 135 or comparable commercial aviation operations.
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office applications and the use of an iPad in an aviation operational environment.
• Possess demonstrated leadership, communication, decision-making, organizational, and personnel management skills.

Physical Duties Requirements

• Ability to sit for extended periods at a desk and use a computer.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to adhere to process protocol.
• Must be able to apply established protocols in a timely manner.
• Occasional travel between office locations or to off-site meetings/events.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience as an FAA authorized Check Pilot.
• Three years of experience in the field.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate with other departments, leadership teams and external stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail and an eye for accuracy.

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Pharmacy Insurance
• 401(k) with company matching

Work Location: In person