Senior Pilot & Flight Operations Lead — Part 135 PIC

CHI Aviation; Howell (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Generous benefits package

Job summary

CHI Aviation/Helimax Aviation seeks a Chief Pilot for a 14 CFR Part 135 operation in the United States. The role requires PIC eligibility on at least one FAR Part 135 aircraft and a proven positive FAA relationship.

The successful candidate will oversee flight crew scheduling, training, and compliance with FAA and company procedures, and coordinate with operations staff. Relocation to Michigan and travel to remote locations may be required.

Qualifications

• History of a positive working relationship with the FAA.
• Qualified PIC on a minimum of one FAR Part 135 aircraft (S61, Casa 212, Pilatus PC-12, Bell 505).
• Meet FAR Part 119.71 standards.
• Willingness to relocate to Michigan.
• Willingness to travel to remote locations for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain proficiency records, reports, and correspondence pertaining to operations activities.
• Submit to the FAA all reports required, including those pertaining to flight crews.
• Advise the appropriate personnel of the status of training of the flight crewmembers and responsible for crewmember's standardization.
• Scheduling of Flight Crews.
• Designate sufficient check pilots to ensure all flight crews conform to standard procedures as outlined in applicable FAA Regulations and Company policies and ensure that all pilots maintain current route qualifications and receive proficiency checks as required by FAA and the Company.
• Coordinate operations policies and training matters with appropriate activities.
• Provide an adequate and current flight kit for each aircraft.
• Maintain current aircraft checklists.
• Maintain a subscription to the aircraft flight manual revision services and/or manufacturer bulletins for each make and model of aircraft used by the company.

Skills

FAA experience

Flight operations management

MS Office proficiency

Tools

MS Office

Job description

CHI Aviation/Helimax Aviation seeks a Chief Pilot for a 14 CFR Part 135 operation in the United States. The role requires PIC eligibility on at least one FAR Part 135 aircraft and a proven positive FAA relationship.

The successful candidate will oversee flight crew scheduling, training, and compliance with FAA and company procedures, and coordinate with operations staff. Relocation to Michigan and travel to remote locations may be required.