Executive Travel Facilitator

ChenMed

7d•$91,165 - $130,235•Remote

About The Position

The Executive Travel Facilitator flies ChenMed executives on long- or short-haul flights for leisure, business, or commercial purposes. The role is responsible for the safe and efficient conduct of each flight from initial dispatch through termination, and assists with coordinating aircraft maintenance and flight scheduling. The facilitator must stay current with federal and local flight regulations and hold a current, valid, active airline transport certificate with the necessary type ratings. The posting states a minimum of 5,000 hours of flight experience, while the education and experience criteria also specify a minimum of 1,500 total flight hours, ideally more. The position requires extensive knowledge of FARs, ability to manage relationships with FAA inspectors, and prior Part 135 Check Airman and/or Instructor experience. The candidate must meet USFS/OAS Make, Model, Series, and Weight Class requirements; be fluent in spoken and written English; and be able to travel locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally up to 90% of the time. A bachelor’s degree in Aeronautical Science or a related field is required, though experience may substitute year for year. Candidates must have requisite FAA certifications and pass background and drug screening tests. The position requires independent judgment. The posted annual salary range is $91,165–$130,235. Final compensation depends on factors including experience, education, geographic location, and other relevant considerations. The role may also be eligible for bonuses or commissions. ChenMed describes itself as family-owned and physician-led, focused on improving healthcare for seniors, and notes that employees have access to compensation, comprehensive benefits, career development, advancement opportunities, work-life balance, and growth opportunities. The posting is tagged #LI-Remote.

Requirements

Current, valid, and active airline transport certificate with necessary type ratings.
Minimum of 5,000 hours of flight experience, as stated in the position overview.
Minimum of two years’ experience as a pilot.
Minimum of 1,500 hours of total flight time, ideally more, as stated in the education and experience criteria.
Bachelor’s degree in Aeronautical Science or a related field; experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.
Requisite FAA certifications and ability to pass background and drug screening tests.
Extensive knowledge of FARs.
Ability to manage relationships with FAA inspectors.
Meets USFS/OAS Make, Model, Series, and Weight Class requirements.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to travel locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally up to 90% of the time.
Fluency in spoken and written English.
Ability to use independent judgment.
Stay current with federal and local flight regulations.

Nice To Haves

Previous Part 135 Check Airman and/or Instructor experience.

Responsibilities

Ensure route, weather, passenger, and aircraft information is received.
Use available information to create a flight plan specifying altitude, route, and required fuel.
Ensure fuel levels balance safety and economy, and supervise aircraft loading and fueling.
Ensure all safety systems are functioning properly.
Brief the cabin crew before flight and maintain regular contact throughout the flight.
Conduct pre-flight checks on navigation and operating systems.
Communicate with air traffic control before take-off and during flight and landing.
Ensure noise regulations are followed during take-off and landing.
Understand and interpret data from instruments and controls.
Regularly check aircraft technical performance and position, weather conditions, and air traffic during flight.
React quickly and appropriately to environmental changes and emergencies.
Update the aircraft logbook and write a post-flight report documenting incidents or aircraft problems.
Assist with coordinating aircraft maintenance and flight scheduling.
Perform other duties as assigned and modified at the manager’s discretion.