Chief Pilot — North Slope Operations (Alaska)

Pilot Assessments; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Annual performance bonus

Retirement savings plans

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off and parental leave

Career development and mentoring

Job summary

Pilot Assessments in Alaska’s North Slope seeks a North Slope Chief Pilot to lead a team of slope-based pilots, act as PIC on North Slope turboprops, and be the single point of contact for aviation matters with operations, safety, maintenance, and airstrip support.

This safety‑sensitive role requires extensive flight time, leadership in aviation safety, budgeting, training, and ensuring compliance with CFRs in a remote Arctic environment.

Qualifications

• FAA ATP with AMEL rating
• Current FAA First Class Medical Certificate
• FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit
• 5+ years of aviation industry experience

Responsibilities

• Provide local oversight for all North Slope turboprop flight operations.
• Champion the aviation safety management system and manage safety hazards.
• Manage aviation surveillance program and share operational metrics.
• Coordinate with airstrip operations to resolve facility issues.
• Plan, direct, and schedule pilot work assignments in compliance with CFRs and labor laws.
• Develop and administer pilot training programs and qualifications.
• Recruit and onboard pilots for North Slope vacancies.
• Set performance goals and manage development plans.
• Prepare and steward the North Slope pilot budget.
• Ensure policy currency and airworthiness with maintenance teams.
• Perform PIC duties on North Slope aircraft.

Skills

Leadership

Safety management

Aviation operations

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in aviation or related field

Job description

The Opportunity

As the North Slope Chief Pilot, you’ll supervise a team of slope‑based pilots, set the operational tone, and fly as PIC on at least one of our North Slope turboprop types. You’ll be the single point of contact for aviation matters on the slope—partnering closely with operations, safety, maintenance, and airstrip support teams to keep missions safe, compliant, and on schedule in one of the world’s most demanding environments.

What You’ll Do

• Provide local oversight and leadership for all North Slope turboprop flight operations; act as the single point of contact for slope aviation personnel and on‑slope operations teams.
• Champion the CPAI Aviation Safety Management System: identify, report, and correct hazards; intervene to stop unsafe acts; and manage safety irregularities via the Intelex database.
• Manage the aviation surveillance program for North Slope operations; generate, evaluate, and share weekly and monthly operational metrics.
• Coordinate with airstrip operations support teams to resolve aviation‑related facility issues.
• Plan, direct, and schedule pilot work assignments in compliance with CFRs, company policy, crew duty limits, and labor laws.
• Develop and administer pilot training: indoctrination, initial/recurrent ground, consolidation, special qualifications, and ancillary programs.
• Recruit, evaluate, select, and onboard pilots for North Slope vacancies.
• Set expectations and SMART goals; manage performance and growth via mid‑year, annual, and Individual Development Plan processes.
• Prepare and steward the North Slope pilot budget; contain and reduce costs while safeguarding mission readiness.
• Ensure policy and procedure currency in organizational and department manuals; collaborate with maintenance to ensure airworthiness.
• Perform regular flying duties as PIC on at least one North Slope turboprop aircraft type.

Minimum Qualifications

• Legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Valid, unrestricted passport suitable for international travel.
• FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certificate with airplane multi‑engine land (AMEL) rating (unrestricted or restricted).
• Current FAA First Class Medical Certificate.
• FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit.
• Five or more years of aviation industry experience.

Flight Time Minimums

• 3,500+ hours total time.
• 2,000+ hours PIC in multi‑engine airplanes.
• 500+ hours in airplanes of similar complexity (turbine‑engine powered).

This is a safety‑sensitive position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in aviation, aeronautics, or related technical field (or foreign equivalent).
• Current Certified Flight Instructor ratings (CFII and/or MEI).
• 3+ years of aviation leadership experience.
• 3+ years in an aviation training or standards role.
• 3+ years in an Arctic environment.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).

Schedule & Work Environment

• Rotational roster: one week on / one week off.
• Remote North Slope duty location with associated physical and environmental demands.
• Must be willing and able (with or without reasonable accommodation) to work in a remote Arctic setting and meet the role’s physical requirements.

Benefits & Rewards

• Competitive base pay, annual performance bonus, and retirement savings plans.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage; mental health support and wellness programs.
• Paid time off, paid parental leave, and family support resources.
• Career development through training, mentoring, and internal mobility tools.
• Recognition and inclusion programs, including peer‑nominated awards and employee resource groups.

Ready to Lead?

Bring your leadership, safety mindset, and turboprop expertise to Alaska’s North Slope. If you’re energized by operational excellence in a high‑stakes environment—and eager to fly while building a best‑in‑class pilot team,we’d love to hear from you.