Mgr-Chief Pilot

FedEx Freight, Inc.; Southwind (TN); On-site; USD 190,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

FedEx Freight, Inc. in Memphis, TN (or Harrison, AR) seeks a leader to manage a professional pilot staff in the company aviation department, ensuring safety and compliance with FAR Part 91, FOM, and SOPs, with PIC duties on assigned flights.

This role collaborates with MD-Corporate Aviation for recruitment, onboarding, and upgrading PIC, maintains the EFB program, and requires top credentials and an ability to work irregular hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in aviation or equivalent corporate aviation experience.
• Airline transport pilot certificate with multi-engine & instrument rating (without limitations).
• CL30 type rating.
• FAA first class medical certificate (obtained within the preceding 12 months).
• Valid U.S. passport with no travel restrictions.
• FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit.
• Flight time: Corporate/business aviation experience required.
• 3000 hours total fixed-wing, 1500 hours multi-engine aircraft.
• 1000 hours PIC turbine/turboprop.
• Clean FAA record (no certificate actions, accidents, or incidents).
• Ability to pass a comprehensive background check, drug screening, and any company-required security clearance.
• Flexible schedule availability and willingness to work irregular hours, weekends, holidays, and overnight trips.
• Professional appearance, strong interpersonal skills, and discretion.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of pilots in the company aviation department, across bases.
• Ensure flight operations comply with FAR Part 91, the FOM, and SOPs.
• Serve as Pilot-in-Command (PIC) on assigned flights.
• Coordinate daily with scheduler and maintenance for crew capability and aircraft availability.
• Approve and maintain the FOM, SOPs, checklists and standardization materials.
• Approve pilot expense reports.
• Ensure license, medical and training records are maintained.
• Collaborate with MD-Corporate Aviation to recruit, interview and select pilots.
• Lead pilot onboarding and PIC upgrade objectives.
• Assist with development/maintenance of the Electronic Flight Bag program.
• Comply with laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Professional appearance

Discretion

Education

Bachelor's degree in aviation or equivalent corporate aviation experience

Job description

POSITION OVERVIEW

This position will be domiciled at a FedEx Freight location in Memphis, TN or Harrison, AR.

Lead a team of company pilots responsible for providing safe and effective air transportation for corporate executives, management personnel, and other personnel for FedEx Freight.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Select, develop and lead a professional staff of pilots in the company aviation department, between both bases.
2. Ensure all flight operations strictly adhere to FAR Part 91 regulations as well as the Aircraft Flight Manual, the FedEx Freight Flight Operations Manual (FOM), and the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) contained within the FOM.
3. Serve as Pilot-in-Command (PIC) on assigned flights.
4. Coordinate daily with aircraft scheduler and maintenance to ensure crew capability and aircraft availability.
5. Approve and maintain the FOM, SOPs, checklists and standardization materials.
6. Approve pilot expense reports.
7. Ensure pilot license, medical and training records are maintained.
8. Collaborate with MD-Corporate Aviation to lead pilot recruitment, interviewing, and selection.
9. Lead pilot on-boarding and PIC upgrade objectives.
10. Assist in the development and maintenance of the Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) program.
11. Comply with all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/procedures.
12. Perform other duties as required.

Disclaimer: This job description is general in nature and is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in aviation or equivalent corporate aviation experience.
• Airline transport pilot certificate with multi-engine & instrument rating (without limitations).
• CL30 type rating.
• FAA first class medical certificate (obtained within the preceding 12 months).
• Valid U.S. passport with no travel restrictions.
• FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit.
• Flight time:
  • Corporate/business aviation experience required.
  • 3000 hours total fixed-wing, 1500 hours multi-engine aircraft.
  • 1000 hours PIC turbine/turboprop.
• Clean FAA record (no certificate actions, accidents, or incidents).
• Ability to pass a comprehensive background check, drug screening, and any company-required security clearance.
• Flexible schedule availability and willingness to work irregular hours, weekends, holidays, and overnight trips.
• Professional appearance, strong interpersonal skills, and discretion.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Corporate aviation safety sensitive position.
• Subject to random alcohol and drug testing.
• Business travel required.

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