Chief Pilot, Phenom 100/300 – Lead Flight Ops & Safety

All Aviation Jobs; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Relocation assistance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Naples Jet Center seeks a Chief Pilot to oversee boutique Part 91 flight operations and assist in developing Part 135 charter operations in Naples, FL. The candidate should bring substantial flight ops experience and strong regulatory knowledge, with preference for Phenom 100/300 experience.

The role involves leadership of a small pilot team, ensuring safety standards, coordinating with maintenance and HR, and overseeing training, documentation, and reporting to optimize fleet operations.

Qualifications

• ATP certificate required.
• Minimum 3000 hours total time.
• 3+ years as 135 Captain or Chief Pilot.
• Phenom 100/300 type ratings preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and strategic direction for all flight operations.
• Ensure compliance with Part 91 & 135 regulations, company policies, and safety standards.
• Lead and manage a small team of pilots, fostering a culture of excellence, integrity & customer service.
• Perform flight duties on qualified aircraft.
• Develop and implement operational procedures to optimize efficiency, safety, and department growth.
• Coordinate with maintenance and scheduling for repairs, inspections, and maintenance.
• Organize pilot training and development, including initial and recurrent trainings.
• Act as liaison with insurance company and fleet policies.
• Verify compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations for all pilots.
• Support HR in interviewing, hiring, and onboarding of pilots.
• Ensure aircraft documents and databases are up to date.
• Maintain accurate reporting and record keeping.
• Supervise flight planning and resource allocation.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Flight operations

Safety management

Regulatory knowledge

Phenom experience

ATP certificate

Team leadership

Relocation willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aviation or related field

Job description

Naples Jet Center seeks a Chief Pilot to oversee boutique Part 91 flight operations and assist in developing Part 135 charter operations in Naples, FL. The candidate should bring substantial flight ops experience and strong regulatory knowledge, with preference for Phenom 100/300 experience.

The role involves leadership of a small pilot team, ensuring safety standards, coordinating with maintenance and HR, and overseeing training, documentation, and reporting to optimize fleet operations.