Assistant Chief Pilot

Air Wisconsin Airlines•Killeen, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

With supervision from the Vice President of Flight Operations, this role manages pilots and responds to all issues in accordance with Company and department policies and procedures, as well as DOT, FAA, and TSA regulations. The position oversees base pilots and ensures a safe and secure operating environment. It involves assisting in the management, supervision, and day-to-day operations of the pilot group, maintaining pilot records, and serving as a liaison with regulatory agencies, union officials, and other departments. The role also includes administering collective bargaining agreements and company policies, participating in on-call duties, and maintaining proficiency as a Line Pilot or through the Line Observation Program. Additionally, the Assistant Chief Pilot acts as an Emergency Response Go-Team member.

Requirements

A high level of judgment to ensure compliance with appropriate regulations, policies, and procedures.
Ability to handle confidential information.
Ability to communicate fluently in English.
Associates degree in a technical or aviation-related field.
Two to three years operational experience with a Part 121 air carrier and 135 experience.
Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate.
Technical skills in the MS Office Suite.
Excellent writing, communication, organizational, and management skills.
Ability to successfully pass a comprehensive criminal background check and meet all federal contract qualification standards.
Satisfy applicable TSA/federal aviation security requirements.

Nice To Haves

Ability to handle multiple tasks.
Problem solving.
Analytical ability.
Interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

Promotes and fosters a safe and secure operating environment.
Assists in managing, supervising, counseling, and day to day operations of pilot group.
Maintains records for base pilots including ID, parking, worker’s compensation and leaves of absence.
Serves as liaison with local regulatory agencies.
Assists in the administration of the collective bargaining agreement, Pilot Attendance / Reliability Program, and other Company policies.
Participates as an on-call management pilot after office hours, on weekends and holidays, as assigned.
Participates in base management staff meetings and acts as a liaison between the Flight Department and other departments.
Serves as liaison with the local union officials and committees. Involved in grievance hearings and union negotiations.
Maintains proficiency as a Line Pilot or maintains currency in the Line Observation Program.
Participates as an Emergency Response Go-Team member.