Assistant Chief Pilot – Flight Operations (B757/767)

Pilot Assessments; Wilmington (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Transport International (ATI) in Wilmington, Ohio seeks an Assistant Chief Pilot to oversee flight operations and flight crewmembers. You will supervise the flight department, ensure safety and compliance, and mentor aviators while shaping procedures relied on daily.

The role requires ATP-Unrestricted, an ATP certificate with appropriate ratings for large aircraft, and strong Part 121/135 leadership experience. A US Secret clearance eligibility is beneficial.

Qualifications

• Active Airline Transport Pilot certificate with Boeing 757/767 or similar ratings.
• ATP-Unrestricted
• 5 years (within last 10) as ATP of large airplane under Part 121 or Part 135, or prior Chief Pilot experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all flight department activities and crewmembers, reporting to the Chief Pilot.
• Manage crewmember personnel matters and monitor pilot proficiency.
• Support recruitment and retention of a high-performing pilot group.
• Evaluate unsafe conditions and champion safety culture and SMS.
• Help establish flight standards, policies, and SOPs with Flight Standards.
• Maintain and update flight publications and procedures across manuals and OPS specs.
• Oversee content for AFM, QRH, MEL, and OPS specs.
• Drive goals for operational performance and regulatory compliance.

Skills

ATP certificate

PIC experience

Part 121/135 experience

Security clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in aviation

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Air Transport International (ATI) is recruiting an Assistant Chief Pilot in Wilmington, Ohio. Reporting to the Chief Pilot, you will supervise flight operations and crewmembers to keep the airline safe, compliant, and performing at its best-overseeing pilot proficiency, flight standards, operating manuals, and the SMS.

Employer: Air Transport International (ATI)
Location: Wilmington, Ohio, United States
Reports to: Chief Pilot
Primary aircraft: Boeing 757/767 (or similar)
Regulatory ops: 14 CFR Part 121 (experience under Part 121 or Part 135)
Clearance: Eligible for U.S. Secret
License: ATP (Unrestricted)

• Supervise all activities of the flight department and its flight crewmembers, reporting directly to the Chief Pilot.
• Manage crewmember personnel matters and monitor the proficiency of probationary and tenured pilots.
• Support recruitment and retention initiatives to build and sustain a high-performing pilot group.

• Evaluate and report unsafe or hazardous conditions; champion a strong safety culture and the SMS.
• Help establish flight standards, policies, and SOPs in coordination with Flight Standards.
• Maintain and update flight publications and procedures across company manuals and Operations Specifications.
• Oversee content and currency for AeroData performance handbooks, aircraft flight manuals AFM, quick reference handbooks QRH, minimum equipment lists MEL, and Operations Specifications A, B, and C.
• Drive goals that sustain operational performance, regulatory compliance, and pilot proficiency.

• Active Airline Transport Pilot certificate with appropriate ratings for the Boeing 757/767 (or similar aircraft on the company certificate); ATP-Unrestricted required.
• At least 5 years (within the last 10) as an ATP of a large airplane operated under Part 121 or Part 135, OR prior Chief Pilot / flight-management experience under Part 121 or Part 135.
• Eligibility to hold a U.S. Government Secret security clearance.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Bachelor's degree in aviation or a related field.
• 5+ years of PIC experience in a large aircraft in Part 121 operations.
• Airline management and check airman experience overseeing flight-crew training and checking.

As Assistant Chief Pilot, you'll be a pivotal leader ensuring flight operations remain safe, standardized, and compliant-while mentoring professional aviators and shaping the procedures they rely on every day.