Executive Corporate Pilot & Flight Operations Lead

Caterpillar Brazil; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 178,000 - 267,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) savings plan

Paid time off

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Caterpillar Aviation Services in Fort Worth, TX seeks a Chief Pilot to lead and oversee Caterpillar's corporate flight operations worldwide. You will manage a team of about 10 pilots and 3 cabin safety professionals, ensuring safety, compliance, and operational excellence for executive travel.

The role requires extensive FAA regulation knowledge, leadership, and hands-on flight experience with large-cabin aircraft.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Extensive leadership experience supervising pilots and cabin safety professionals.
• Strong knowledge of FAA regulations and corporate aviation operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight of day-to-day flight operations.
• Lead a team of pilots and cabin safety professionals.
• Ensure regulatory compliance, safety standards, and flight department procedures.
• Collaborate with maintenance, scheduling, and aviation support teams to maximize fleet readiness.

Skills

Leadership

FAA regulations

Aviation safety

Communication

Flight operations

Crew management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Equivalent experience

Tools

Gulfstream GVII/GVIII type ratings

Gulfstream G500/G700 experience

Job description

Caterpillar Aviation Services in Fort Worth, TX seeks a Chief Pilot to lead and oversee Caterpillar's corporate flight operations worldwide. You will manage a team of about 10 pilots and 3 cabin safety professionals, ensuring safety, compliance, and operational excellence for executive travel.

The role requires extensive FAA regulation knowledge, leadership, and hands-on flight experience with large-cabin aircraft.