Chief Pilot (Jet Fleet) provides leadership and management of pilots, schedules, and records to maintain efficient and safe flight operations, comply with all FAA regulations, and deliver operational performance on company goals. Maintains the required FAA records and documentation for certifications, crews, flight times, aircraft, and activity. Being a Chief Pilot (Jet Fleet) keeps informed about current aviation developments and regulations that impact flight operations. Coordinates pilot training and development plans to ensure all are ready for flight duty. Additionally, Chief Pilot (Jet Fleet) uses the Safety Management System (SMS) to identify, mitigate, and manage risk in operations. May require a bachelor's degree. Requires Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certificate. Requires FAA Commercial Pilot's License. Typically reports to a director or head of a unit/department. The Chief Pilot (Jet Fleet) typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. To be a Chief Pilot (Jet Fleet) typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Job Description
Gary Jet Center is an established Aircraft Charter and Management Company with a full Part 145 Repair station, and we are looking for a qualified PIC candidate for a HA-420 (Honda Jet) based at Gary/Chicago Airport (KGYY). The aircraft is utilized for Part 91 Owner Operations as well as On-Demand Part 135 Charter. The candidate preferably lives within 2 hours from KGYY. This position will report to the Director of Flight Operations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
· Must be highly knowledgeable of the Company GOM, Flight Operations Manual, FAA Regulations, Flight Manuals, etc. and other instructions pertinent to his/her duties.
· Responsible for the safe and efficient conduct of the flight assignment.
· Plans flight assignments and obtains briefing information regarding purpose of the flight, weather, operating procedures, and special instructions.
· Ensures aircraft is inspected, loaded, equipped, and manned for the flight assignment.
· Supervises loading and distributing of cargo and passengers and determines that weight & balance is within the prescribed limitations per appropriate loading schedules, load computer, or applicable information and graphs contained in the Aircraft Flight Manual.
· Operates aircraft at favorable altitude, considering turbulence, oxygen requirements, and comfort of passengers during flight.
· Responsible to the Chief Pilot for the performance of all assigned duties involved in the safe and efficient conduct of flight assignments.
Job Requirements
· ATP Certificate
· First Class Medical
· Current US Passport
· HA-420 Type Rating preferred but not required
Minimum Requirements
· Total Flight Time: 2500 hrs.
· Multi-Engine Land (MEL): 500 hrs.
· Pilot-in-Command (PIC): 2000 hrs.
· Instrument: 150 hrs.
· Jet/Turbine: 500 hrs.
Benefits Package
Gary Jet Center, Inc. offers competitive salary, full benefits including Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance. Additional benefits include 401(k) Savings Plan, Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, and paid vacation.
About Us
The Gary Jet Center is a full-service aviation company in the Chicagoland area located at KGYY. We are independently owned and operated, with the same family ownership for over 30 years. We provide services to a wide variety of customers across several business departments: FBO services at our world-class facility with over 100,000 sq. ft. of hangar space, and brand new 8300 sq. ft. FBO terminal, Part 135 and Part 91 Aircraft Management on a host of corporate aircraft with worldwide ops specs, and a wide-range range of scheduled and unscheduled maintenance to based and transient aircraft, under our Part 145 Repair certificates.
Contact information
Gavin Cuaresma – Chief Pilot
gavin@garyjet.com
Kyle Johnson – Director of Flight Operations
Kyle@garyjet.com
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
Ability to Relocate:
Work Location: In person