Deputy Chief Pilot

United Aviate Academy; Goodyear (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

United Aviate Academy in Goodyear, AZ seeks an experienced Deputy Chief Pilot to lead a team of flight instructors and ensure training objectives are met with high safety and compliance standards.

You will work with the Chief Pilot to develop, implement, and enforce policies and procedures, oversee schedule execution, and continuously improve training programs, including the Enhanced Pilot Program, while mentoring staff and promoting excellence.

Qualifications

• 4+ years’ experience as a flight instructor.
• 2+ years leadership roles (check airman/Chief roles).
• Meet 141 Chief Pilot qualifications for Private, Instrument, and Commercial.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and aviation scheduling systems.
• First Class medical with first class privileges.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee line Flight Instructors and schedules.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Promote flight safety throughout the company.
• Coach and mentor instructors.
• Coordinate courses, devices, aircraft, and approvals.
• Attend meetings as needed and communicate across teams.
• Assist with ad-hoc value-add projects.

Skills

Leadership

Flight Instruction

Regulatory Knowledge

Data & Analytics

Education

Associate’s degree Preferred

Gold Seal CFI, Master CFI or equivalent certifications Preferred

Tools

Excel

Power BI

SharePoint

Teams

Job description

Position Summary

An experienced manager and flight instructor with excellent people skills. Will lead a team of flight instructors to achieve training objectives, and the Chief Pilot executing our flight training and professional development program. The Deputy Chief Pilot will be responsible for ensuring that all training is conducted in compliance with the approved TCO’s and with all regulations and policies. The Deputy Chief Pilot in conjunction with the Chief Pilot will be responsible for the development, implementation, and enforcement of all applicable policies and procedures to achieve these objectives and will be directly responsible for effective implementation of the Enhanced Pilot Program (EPP).

Duties/Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee all line Flight Instructors in execution of the published flight and training schedule, attendance and performance.


• Ensuring that the company follows all local, state, and federal regulatory requirements regarding delivery of flight Training.


• Responsible for promoting flight safety throughout the company, supported by the Director, Safety and Compliance.


• Proactively identify areas for continuous improvement, looking for ways to support student needs and excellence on a day-to-day basis while working in partnership with Standards, Safety, Operations, Academy and Student Services, and others, as necessary.


• Provides ongoing coaching, mentoring, and leadership to instructors.


• Ensuring compliance with United’s standards.


• Coordinate all courses, devices, aircraft, and employee approvals.


• Monitor key metrics to ensure instructor quality and efficiency.


• Attending management and organizational meetings; ensuring two-way communication and alignment throughout the functional areas of the business.


• Assist management with Ad-Hoc value-add projects


• Acting as an Instructor and/or Examiner, when required dependent upon availability.


• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

Experience

• 4+ years’ experience as a flight instructor.


• 2+ years’ experience as a check airman, Assistant Chief, or Chief flight instructor role.


• 2+ years’ experience in a leadership role.


• Meets all 141 Chief Pilot qualifications for Private, Instrument, and Commercial courses.


• Experience as a flight instructor preferred.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and Power Point, including advanced Excel skills. Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, PowerBI and other related systems experience a plus.


• Extensive understanding of 14 CFR, FSIMS 8900, and other regulations pertaining to aviation


• First Class medical with first class privileges

Education

• Associate’s degree Preferred (i.e., Aviation, or Business Administration)


• Gold Seal CFI, Master CFI or equivalent certifications Preferred

Essential Knowledge, Skills, Behaviors

• Excellent listening, oral and written communications skills.


• Customer service oriented


• Strong problem solving and analysis skills


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, and aviation scheduling systems.


• Knowledge of Aviation regulations, policies, procedures, and best practices.


• Knowledge of United Airlines policies, procedures and standards.


• Ability to think strategically and translate concepts into actionable items.


• Courage to make key decisions and advise leadership with professionalism & poise.


• Comfortable working in ambiguous situations.


• Strong ability to use data & analytics; determine key decisions and identify actions for best results.


• Build strong partnerships across the business areas, operations, standards, safety, student services, and United Airlines.


• Commitment to the company culture as a subsidiary of United Airlines and valuing the Core4.


• Outstanding attention to detail, organizational skills, valuing compliance & ethical behavior, governance & controls, and adhering to company and financial policies.

EEO Statement:

Westwind School of Aeronautics Phoenix, LLC, dba United Aviate Academy (UAA) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind - All employment decisions at UAA are based on business needs. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, and promoting job applicants and employees without regard to race, religion or belief, color, national, social, or ethic origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental, or sensory disability, genetic information, HIV status, sexual orientation, gender identify and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, or any other status protected by laws, regulations, and reasonable accommodations. Decisions on employment and promotions are based solely upon an individual’s qualifications, with reference to the responsibilities and skills required of the position for which the individual is being considered.

United Aviate Academy is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and welcome all qualified individuals of different backgrounds.