Chief Pilot

Nicholas Air; Oxford (MS); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule: 15 days on/13 days?

Home-based operations

Travel on rotation days

Job summary

NICHOLAS AIR in Oxford, Mississippi seeks a Chief Pilot to lead and develop our flight crewmembers, ensure regulatory compliance, and uphold the highest safety standards in private aviation. This senior role works with the Director of Operations to guide training, qualification, and standardization, and to foster a proactive safety culture across the operation.

You will manage flight operations in accordance with 14 CFR Part 119 and company policies, with a focus on reliability and exceptional

Qualifications

• Must meet all applicable Chief Pilot qualification requirements of 14 CFR 119.69 and 119.71.
• Must hold an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate with appropriate ratings.
• Must hold a type rating in at least one aircraft operated by NICHOLAS AIR.
• For first‑time Chief Pilots, must have a minimum of three (3) years of experience within the preceding six (6) years as Pilot in Command in Part 121 or Part 135 operations.
• Must be capable of maintaining qualification and currency in a NICHOLAS AIR aircraft as required by company policy and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• The Chief Pilot is responsible for the management, supervision, standardization, and professional development of NICHOLAS AIR flight crewmembers.
• Provides leadership and oversight of pilot qualifications, training, checking, standardization, and regulatory compliance.
• Promotes a positive safety culture throughout the operation and coordinates with the Director of Operations to ensure compliant flight operations.

Skills

ATP certificate

Type rating

PIC experience

Regulatory compliance

Job description

WORK FOR ONE OF THE WORLD’S MOST AUTHENTIC PRIVATE JET BRANDS

We believe people should be treated as names, not numbers. That belief shapes our culture of empowerment, collaboration, and long-term stability, and it is one of the reasons we continue to be The Standard in private aviation.
We invest in exceptional people who bring exceptional skills. For nearly 30 years, our mission has remained clear, “Be the best in the industry, not the biggest”.
Becoming part of the organization means continuous learning, strategic growth, and embracing change through innovation. We operate with a “people over process” philosophy, building meaningful relationships and trust across our workforce.

Duties & Responsibilities

The Chief Pilot is responsible for the management, supervision, standardization, and professional development of NICHOLAS AIR flight crewmembers. As a required management position under 14 CFR Part 119, the Chief Pilot provides leadership and oversight of pilot qualifications, training, checking, standardization, and regulatory compliance while promoting a positive safety culture throughout the operation. The Chief Pilot works closely with the Director of Operations to ensure flight operations are conducted in accordance with applicable Federal Aviation Regulations, Operations Specifications, company policies, and safety management principles. This is a full-time position based at NICHOLAS AIR headquarters in Oxford, Mississippi.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must meet all applicable Chief Pilot qualification requirements of 14 CFR 119.69 and 119.71.
• Must hold an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate with appropriate ratings.
• Must hold a type rating in at least one aircraft operated by NICHOLAS AIR.
• For first‑time Chief Pilots, must have a minimum of three (3) years of experience within the preceding six (6) years as Pilot in Command in Part 121 or Part 135 operations.
• Must be capable of maintaining qualification and currency in a NICHOLAS AIR aircraft as required by company policy and regulatory requirements.

Benefits

NICHOLAS AIR pilots receive an industry-leading benefits package designed to support an exceptional quality of life both in and out of the cockpit. With schedule options of 15 days on/13 days off or 8 days on/6 days off, pilots can choose the rotation that best aligns with their lifestyle. As a home‑based operation with no assigned domicile requirements, pilots may live anywhere in the lower 48 United States and receive confirmed, positive‑space travel on rotation days.

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