Chief Pilot —

Aviation Advisor; United States; On-site; USD 140,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Aviation Advisor seeks a Chief Pilot to lead flight operations personnel, oversee training programs, and ensure safe, compliant activities under the Air Carrier Certificate. You will direct flight crew management, standardization, and safety initiatives in alignment with SMS and company objectives.

You will work with the Director of Operations and leadership team to drive operational excellence, maintain safety standards, and ensure regulatory compliance across Part 135 and Part 91 operations.

Qualifications

• Meets all FAA qualifications for Chief Pilot under 14 CFR Part 119.
• Holds a valid ATP Certificate for the aircraft category operated by Aviation Advisor, Inc.
• Holds a current FAA First-Class Medical Certificate.
• Qualified in accordance with the Company’s approved training program to serve as Pilot-in-Command on at least one aircraft operated by Company.
• FAA Parts 91, 119, and 135.
• Safety Management Systems (SMS)
• Operational Control principles
• Crew Resource Management (CRM) Demonstrated leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• BART experience preferred

Skills

Leadership

Safety management

Communication

Decision making

CRM

SMS

Operational control

Strategic oversight

Crew management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in aviation, Business, Management, or related field

CFI

CFII

MEI

Tools

WYVERN

IS-BAO

Job description

We are seeking a Chief Pilot to lead and oversee flight operations personnel and training programs. This role is responsible for the overall management, supervision, and leadership of flight operations, with accountability for ensuring that all company flight activities conducted under the Air Carrier Certificate are carried out safely, efficiently, and in full regulatory compliance. The Chief Pilot also plays a critical role in ensuring that the flight department meets its safety management objectives.

In this position, the Chief Pilot will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for flight crews, including overseeing crew members operating under bothPart 135 andPart 91, as well as pilot training, standardization, operating procedures, and safety initiatives, while actively supporting the Company’s Safety Management System (SMS). As a key member of the operational leadership team, the Chief Pilot will work closely with the Director of Operations, Director of Maintenance, Safety Manager, and executive leadership to drive operational excellence and maintain the highest standards of safety, regulatory compliance, and crew performance.

REQUIREDQUALIFICATIONS

• Meets all FAA qualifications for ChiefPilot under 14CFRPart119.
• Holds a valid Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certificate for the category of aircraft operated by the Aviation Advisor, Inc.
• Holds a current FAAFirst-Class Medical Certificate.
• Qualified inaccordance with the Company’s approved training program to serve asPilot-in-Command on at least one aircraft operated by Company.
• FAA Parts 91, 119, and 135
• Safety Management Systems (SMS)
• Operational Control principles
• Crew Resource Management (CRM)Demonstrated leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• BART experience preferred

PREFERREDQUALIFICATIONS

• Previous FAA-approved Chief Pilotexperience.
• Experience with WYVERN, IS-BAO, and Safety ManagementSystems.
• Experience conducting pilot evaluations, line checks, and standardizationprograms.
• Bachelor’s degree in aviation, Business, Management, or a related field.
• CFI, CFII, and MEI