Chief Pilot

Premier Air Inc.•Stuart, FL

just now•Onsite

About The Position

The Chief Pilot is responsible for the leadership, standardization, regulatory compliance, training coordination, and operational performance of the company’s pilot group across a mixed fleet of Hawker 800XP and Citation aircraft operating under Part 135 regulations. Reporting to the Director of Operations, this role ensures safe, compliant, and efficient flight operations while maintaining high standards of professionalism, training, schedule reliability, customer service, and pilot retention. The Chief Pilot serves as the primary operational leader and liaison between pilots, safety, training, maintenance, scheduling, and executive leadership, while fostering a culture of accountability, safety, operational excellence, and pilot development.

Requirements

Must meet 14 CFR Part 119.69 requirements to serve as Chief Pilot
8,000 hours total flight time
3,500 hours PIC
First Class Medical Certificate
Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certification
Strong working knowledge of Part 135 regulations
3 years supervisory or management experience in Part 135 operations
No accidents, incidents, violations, or DUI/DWI
Excellent leadership, communication, and conflict-resolution skills
Ability to read, write, and communicate proficiently in English
Team player with a mission-minded mentality
Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
Must live within one hour of Stuart, FL or be willing to relocate

Nice To Haves

Experience with mixed-fleet standardization preferred
Type ratings in HS-125 and CE-500 preferred

Responsibilities

Provide leadership, oversight, and daily support to all company pilots.
Manage pilot performance, professionalism, accountability, and conduct.
Mentor and develop flight crew members to support operational growth.
Ensure compliance with all FAA, Part 135, company, and operational regulations.
Maintain pilot records, qualifications, and operational documentation.
Support audits, inspections, and regulatory reviews as required.
Maintain standardized operating procedures across the pilot group.
Promote consistency, professionalism, and high operational standards.
Monitor operational performance and implement process improvements.
Coordinate initial, recurrent, and upgrade pilot training.
Ensure pilots maintain required certifications, qualifications, and proficiency.
Work with training providers to support scheduling and compliance needs.
Partner with scheduling to maintain adequate pilot coverage and operational reliability.
Assist with staffing forecasts, pilot utilization, and schedule support.
Support operational continuity during irregular operations or staffing shortages.
Promote a strong safety culture throughout flight operations.
Support safety reporting, risk management, and corrective action processes.
Work closely with the Safety Department to ensure operational compliance and risk mitigation.
Assist with pilot recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, and retention initiatives.
Support career development and positive pilot engagement.
Help maintain a professional and team-oriented pilot culture.
Serve as the primary liaison between pilots, maintenance, scheduling, training, safety, and executive leadership.
Support communication and operational alignment across departments.
Assist with company initiatives, operational planning, and strategic growth efforts.