Chief Pilot

Lowe's Home Centers•Charlotte, NC

31d

About The Position

The Chief Pilot (CP) will bring and maintain a strong track record in aviation that includes a focus on safety and successful management of the pilot workforce. The CP will provide day-to-day leadership and motivation for the pilot team to deliver excellent technical and operational performance needed to achieve overall department goals. This includes recruiting, training, career path management, and aircraft operating standards. Additionally, the CP will set the highest industry standards and inspire the team to drive safety and excellence in all aspects.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
Must hold an Airline Transport Pilot certificate (ATP)
Must have experience in an aviation leadership role
Extensive knowledge of FARs
Solid understanding of SOPs and industry best practices
5-7 Years within general aviation and equivalent operational experience to include familiarity with aircraft maintenance scheduling, crew and staff management and budget planning
Understanding of business operations concepts including budgets, financial performance, and reporting
Analytical ability to evaluate data and information to make operational decisions
Strong communication skills (written and oral) and effective interpersonal aptitude
Proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office products and scheduling software
People management, conflict resolution, and resource allocation
Strong organization skills and attention to detail
Proven management and leadership capabilities
Ability to prepare and complete reports pertaining to department and position
Current First-Class Medical certificate
Must possess a valid driver’s license and have acceptable driving record

Nice To Haves

Check airman, instructor, and safety manager experience
Certified Aviation Manager (CAM) credential

Responsibilities

Assist in managing, supervising, and observing flight crew personnel to ensure compliance with Federal Regulations and company policies and procedures.
Ensure that the department flight operations are properly staffed, organized, trained, and directed to fulfill its responsibilities.
Ensure all documentation is valid and updated.
Drive department to achieve business goals and objectives while prioritizing safety.
Ensure that the department and personnel have the adequate resources needed to perform their jobs successfully and efficiently.
Coordinate Operations to ensure proper scheduling of aircraft and pilots, as well as tracking of flights.
Support the Director of Aviation when conducting performance evaluations for the department.
Establish and maintain a close working relationship with the FAA.
Prepare and maintain all pilot training, flight and duty, and proficiency records.
Maintain all record keeping, including those that FAA and the company requires.
Ensure aircraft documents, checklists, publications, and databases are continually up to date.
Oversee and schedule training resources and their execution, including aircraft training flights, simulator, enroute flight checks, ground school, and other learning courses used by department.
Ensuring compliance with customs, immigration, and any applicable international laws.
Conduct basic indoctrination and emergency training, as well as other internal training to include customer service.
Assist with selection and hiring of new crew members to include contract pilots.
Perform flight duties as Captain on qualified aircraft based on scheduling needs and crew capacity.
Hold regular pilot meetings and maintain constant communications with flight crews.
Ensure policies and procedures are followed and paperwork is submitted by crews in a timely manner.
Represent the department at networking functions and with business partners serving department needs.
Spend time approximately 50% flying and 50% office duties.
Provide monthly operational reports to the Director of Aviation.