Jet Aviation Staffing - Chief Pilot - Part 135 - Commutable (San Antonio, TX)

Jet Aviation•San Antonio, TX

1d•$175,000 - $200,000

About The Position

On behalf of its client, Jet Aviation Staffing is seeking a Chief Pilot to lead and oversee flight operations personnel and training programs. The role manages, supervises, and leads flight operations, ensuring company flight activities conducted under the Air Carrier Certificate are safe, efficient, and compliant with regulations, while helping the flight department meet its safety management objectives. The Chief Pilot provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for crews operating under Part 135 and Part 91, pilot training, standardization, operating procedures, and safety initiatives. The role supports the Company’s Safety Management System and works with the Director of Operations, Director of Maintenance, Safety Manager, and executive leadership. The Chief Pilot also performs regular flight duties as a line pilot while carrying out administrative responsibilities; time spent flying varies according to operational needs. A Texas-based candidate who can commute is preferred. The role operates in a dynamic aviation environment, interacting with flight crews, maintenance personnel, schedulers, regulators, auditors, customers, and executive leadership. Flexibility and availability beyond traditional business hours are required to support operational and safety needs. The anticipated salary range is $175,000 to $200,000; this is not a guaranteed offer, and final compensation depends on experience, geographic location, and other considerations.

Requirements

Meet all FAA qualifications for Chief Pilot under 14 CFR Part 119.
Hold a valid Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certificate for the category of aircraft operated by the company.
Hold a Citation XLS or CE-525 type rating and have operational experience.
Hold a current FAA First-Class Medical Certificate.
Be qualified under the Company’s approved training program to serve as Pilot-in-Command on at least one aircraft operated by the Company.
Have more than 7,500 total flight hours.
Have Aspen flying experience.
Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the Company General Operations Manual, training manuals, Standard Operating Procedures, FAA Parts 91, 119, and 135, Safety Management Systems, and operational control principles.
Demonstrate leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
Have strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
Be able to perform duties as a required flight crewmember and maintain FAA medical certification requirements.
Be able to travel as required and sit, stand, walk, climb aircraft stairs, and work in airport and aviation environments.
Be able to respond to operational matters outside normal business hours.

Nice To Haves

Previous FAA-approved Chief Pilot experience.
Experience with WYVERN Wingman, IS-BAO, and Safety Management Systems.
Experience conducting pilot evaluations, line checks, and standardization programs.
Bachelor’s degree in aviation, business, management, or a related field.
CFI, CFII, and MEI.
Jet Insight experience is preferred.
Texas-based and commutable.

Responsibilities

Organize, staff, supervise, and direct company flight operations and provide leadership and oversight to flight department personnel.
Serve regularly as a line pilot, including acting as PIC on assigned scheduled or charter flights, while fulfilling Chief Pilot administrative responsibilities.
Exercise limited operational control authority over the Air Carrier Certificate as authorized by the Director of Operations, and manage functions affecting operational control and flight safety.
Promote professionalism, accountability, safety, and operational excellence, and ensure flight operations meet company standards.
Organize, administer, and oversee pilot training programs, including initial, recurrent, upgrade, differences, and special-emphasis training.
Ensure training complies with FAA-approved requirements and company standards; maintain pilot qualification, certification, and training records and ensure crew qualifications and currency.
Monitor pilot proficiency and operational performance, and conduct or oversee line checks, standardization evaluations, and operational observations.
Support and promote the company Safety Management System; encourage personnel participation in safety reporting and SMS activities.
Validate, investigate, and address safety risks and deficiencies; ensure operational processes incorporate applicable risk mitigations; participate in Safety Review Board meetings and safety committees.
Promote a Just Culture and support organizational learning through analysis of safety reports, operational data, and trends.
Develop, implement, and maintain aircraft checklists and Standard Operating Procedures; ensure compliance with the GOM, training manuals, SOPs, and company policies.
Maintain standardization across aircraft types and flight crews, improve operational practices, and communicate changes to regulations, procedures, and company standards.
Ensure compliance with FAA regulations, Air Carrier Operations Specifications, company manuals, SMS requirements, and applicable industry standards and best practices.
Maintain readiness for FAA inspections, audits, and regulatory reviews; support WYVERN Wingman, IS-BAO, and applicable ARGUS accreditation standards; ensure audit and inspection corrective actions are completed effectively and on schedule.
Review aeronautical information affecting flight safety, communicate operational and safety information and changes to crews and operational personnel, and liaise with external vendors, training providers, regulators, and organizations.
Mentor flight department personnel and support professional development, welfare, performance, and professional conduct.
Participate in hiring, onboarding, evaluations, disciplinary actions, retention initiatives, succession planning, and long-term pilot development.
Travel as required and respond to operational matters outside normal business hours.