Chief Pilot

Adams Homes, Inc.; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Adams Homes, Inc. is seeking a Chief Pilot to lead our Part 91 corporate flight operation based in Pensacola, Florida (KPNS).

The Chief Pilot will oversee flight department leadership, training, and standards for the King Air 350, ensuring FAR compliance and high levels of safety while maintaining excellent customer service. The role requires extensive turbine and PIC time, strong leadership, and prior Part 135/91 experience.

Qualifications

• ATP certificate with BE-300 type rating (preferred).
• FAA 1st Class Medical Certificate.
• 3,000 hours total flight time.
• 1,000 hours PIC.
• 1,000 hours multi-engine time.
• 750 hours turbine time.
• Prior Part 135 or 91 experience (preferred).
• Aircraft management experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Pilot-in-Command of company-operated King Air 350 aircraft.
• Conduct flight operations per FARs and company policies.
• Ensure safety of passengers, crew, and aircraft at all times.
• Complete flight planning, pre-flight inspection, trip documentation, and operational records.
• Coordinate passenger travel needs and provide high level customer service.
• Work varying hours, including day and night; weekdays, weekends, and holidays.
• Manage day-to-day flight department operations.
• Oversee pilot scheduling, training, standardization, and performance.
• Maintain flight department manuals, records, maintenance status and procedures.
• Serve as primary point of contact for flight operations matters.
• Promote a strong culture of safety and professionalism.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and company standards.
• Coordinate with maintenance providers for readiness and airworthiness.
• Identify operational issues and continuously improve procedures.

Skills

ATP Certificate

BE-300 Type Rating

FAA 1st Class Medical

Total flight hours

PIC hours

Multi-engine time

Turbine time

Part 135/91 experience

Aircraft management experience

Job description

Adams Homes is seeking an experienced Chief Pilot to lead our Part 91 corporate flight operation based in Pensacola, Florida (KPNS).

The Chief Pilot is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of our King Air 350 while overseeing pilot training, compliance, maintenance coordination, scheduling, and operational standards.

Join a hardworking team who strives to safely and expertly meet the travel needs of our team while adhering to our unique culture of safety, service, and integrity.

Responsibilities

Flight Operations

• Serve as Pilot-in-Command of company-operated King Air 350 aircraft.
• Conduct all flight operations in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) and company policies.
• Ensure the safety of passengers, crew, and aircraft at all times.
• Complete flight planning, proper pre-flight inspection, trip documentation, and operational records accurately.
• Coordinate passenger travel needs and provide a high level of customer service.
• Must be able to work varying hours, including day and night; weekdays, weekends, and holidays.

Flight Department Leadership

• Manage day-to-day flight department operations.
• Oversee pilot scheduling, training, standardization, and performance.
• Maintain flight department manuals, records, maintenance status of the aircraft, and operating procedures.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for flight operations matters.

Safety & Compliance

• Promote and maintain a strong culture of safety and professionalism.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and company standards.
• Coordinate with maintenance providers to ensure aircraft readiness and airworthiness.
• Identify operational issues before they become problems and continuously improve flight department procedures.

Qualifications And Certifications

• ATP Certificate with BE-300 Type Rating (preferred)
• FAA 1st Class Medical Certificate
• 3,000 hours total flight time
• 1,000 hours PIC
• 1,000 hours multi-engine time
• 750 hours turbine time
• Prior Part 135 or 91 experience (preferred)
• Aircraft management experience (preferred)

Why Adams Homes?

Adams Homes is a leading residential homebuilder with 35 years of success, having closed more than 65,000 homes across the Southeast since 1991. Accredited by the BBB, we support more than 200 active agents across 35 offices, all working toward one goal: "VALUE, Simplified." We create win-win situations for our employees, craftsmen, and clients, and our success is based on the design, quality, and affordability of our homes.

As a growing company, we are deeply invested in developing strong team members. We recognize performance through a highly competitive compensation program and take pride in maintaining a culture that works hard, celebrates wins, and enjoys success together. If you are a safety-focused aviation professional who enjoys leading people, managing operations, and serving as a trusted representative of a successful organization, we encourage you to apply.

'It's the people that make the difference.' - Wayne Adams, Founder