Deputy Chief Pilot

United Aviate Academy•Goodyear, AZ

About The Position

The Deputy Chief Pilot is an experienced manager and flight instructor who leads a team of flight instructors in achieving training objectives alongside the Chief Pilot. This position helps execute the flight training and professional development program and ensures training complies with approved TCOs, regulations, and policies. Working with the Chief Pilot, the Deputy Chief Pilot develops, implements, and enforces applicable policies and procedures, and is directly responsible for effective implementation of the Enhanced Pilot Program (EPP).

Requirements

At least 4 years of experience as a flight instructor.
At least 2 years of experience as a check airman, Assistant Chief, or Chief flight instructor.
At least 2 years of experience in a leadership role.
Meet all Part 141 Chief Pilot qualifications for Private, Instrument, and Commercial courses.
Extensive understanding of 14 CFR, FSIMS 8900, and other aviation regulations.
Hold a First Class medical with first-class privileges.
Excellent listening, oral, and written communication skills.
Customer-service orientation.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products and aviation scheduling systems.
Knowledge of aviation regulations, policies, procedures, and best practices.
Knowledge of United Airlines policies, procedures, and standards.
Ability to think strategically and translate concepts into actionable items.
Ability to make key decisions and advise leadership with professionalism and poise.
Comfort working in ambiguous situations.
Strong ability to use data and analytics to determine key decisions and identify actions for best results.
Ability to build strong partnerships across business areas, operations, standards, safety, student services, and United Airlines.
Commitment to the company culture as a United Airlines subsidiary and valuing the Core4.
Outstanding attention to detail and organizational skills, and commitment to compliance, ethical behavior, governance and controls, and company and financial policies.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint, including advanced Excel skills.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree, such as in Aviation or Business Administration.
Gold Seal CFI, Master CFI, or equivalent certifications.
Experience with Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, PowerBI, and related systems.

Responsibilities

Manage and oversee line Flight Instructors in executing the published flight and training schedule, including attendance and performance.
Ensure the company follows local, state, and federal regulatory requirements for delivery of flight training.
Promote flight safety throughout the company, supported by the Director, Safety and Compliance.
Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and support student needs and excellence in partnership with Standards, Safety, Operations, Academy, Student Services, and other areas as needed.
Provide ongoing coaching, mentoring, and leadership to instructors.
Ensure compliance with United’s standards.
Coordinate courses, devices, aircraft, and employee approvals.
Monitor key metrics to ensure instructor quality and efficiency.
Attend management and organizational meetings and ensure two-way communication and alignment across functional areas.
Assist management with ad-hoc value-add projects.
Act as an instructor and/or examiner when required, dependent on availability.
Perform other tasks as assigned.
Develop, implement, and enforce applicable policies and procedures with the Chief Pilot.
Ensure effective implementation of the Enhanced Pilot Program (EPP).