Director, Base Chief Pilot

ALASKA AIRLINES PILOTS CHARITABLE FUND; SeaTac (WA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Horizon Air in SeaTac, WA is seeking a Base Chief Pilot to balance strategic priorities with tactical execution for Flight Operations Pilot Bases. As a people leader, you will set priorities for the team and ensure safety, FAR compliance, and alignment with company goals.

You will shape long-term operational planning, drive performance through coaching and feedback, and cultivate a culture of high standards, teamwork, and continuous improvement across the fleet and base operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and establish priorities for a team of pilots by setting professional standards and coaching when appropriate.
• Shape the long-term strategy and planning for operations at assigned base.
• Develop people through effective performance management and ongoing feedback, focusing on fostering strategic and systems thinking across team and function.
• Shape culture of the team and beyond through action, presence, and reinforcement of positive and

Job description

The Team

Guided by our purpose, core values, and leadership principles, we are creating an airline people love. Our managerial teams set the strategies and operational plans to ensure the success of our company. Our shared passion for travel and our guests is what motivates us to achieve excellence each day. If you share our passion for creating an airline people love, we want to hear from you.

Company

Horizon Air

The Team

Guided by our purpose, core values, and leadership principles, we are creating an airline people love. Our managerial teams set the strategies and operational plans to ensure the success of our company. Our shared passion for travel and our guests is what motivates us to achieve excellence each day. If you share our passion for creating an airline people love, we want to hear from you.

Role Summary

This role is responsible for balancing strategic priorities while ensuring tactical execution for Flight Operations Pilot Bases at Horizon Air (QX). As a people leader, the Base Chief Pilot leads and establishes priorities for the team by implementing the Flight Operations strategic goals and objectives in relationship to the day-to-day operation at the base, safely and in compliance and accordance with Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs), and company policies.

Key Duties

• Lead and establish priorities for a team of pilots by setting professional standards and coaching when appropriate.
• Shape the long-term strategy and planning for operations at assigned base.
• Develop people through effective performance management and ongoing feedback, focusing on fostering strategic and systems thinking across team and function, development of talent in function/discipline, and succession planning.
• Shape culture of the team and beyond through action, presence, and reinforcement of positive and