CHIEF PILOT – JOB DESCRIPTION

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Chief pilots play a key role in the success of a flight school/academy. This leadership position requires you to provide experience and oversight to flight instructors while continuing to teach students in-flight and during ground (academic) lessons. Chief pilots are responsible for initial and continuing education of our instructor staff, as well as program management/leadership for our students to ensure that they are progressing effectively and efficiently.

Responsibilities include:

• Oversees continuing education of flight instructors.
• Ensures proper coordination, implementation, and execution of student programs and makes recommendations for the continuous improvement of Aberdeen High Flight Academy training.
• Reviews individual student’s progress with flight and ground instructors to guarantee each student is receiving the quality education that WE promise.
• Evaluate flight instructor development and student progress through flight and simulator instruction.
• Oversee the launch and close of each day’s training initiatives to the max extent practical.
• Provides leadership and management of pilots & subordinate staff, schedules, and records to maintain efficient and safe flight operations, comply with all Federal Aviation Administration regulations, and deliver operational performance on flight academy goals.
• Maintains the required Federal Aviation Administration records and documentation for certifications, crews, flight times, aircraft, and activity.
• Being a Chief Pilot keeps informed about current aviation developments and regulations that impact flight operations

 

• REQUIREMENTS
• EDUCATION
  • Must hold a current Federal Aviation Administration Certified Flight Instructor AND Certified Flight Instructor - Instrument certificates to teach Private Pilot, Instrument Pilot, & Commercial Pilot Flight and Ground School Courses.
• EXPERIENCE
  • Previous flight and ground school instruction experience is required.
  • Must meet all applicable Federal Aviation Regulations Part 61 and/or 141 minimums.
  • 1500 total flight hours minimum
• SKILLS AND ABILITIES
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to identify problems or potential problems and develop and implement solutions.
  • Multitasking capabilities.
  • Leadership with the ability to develop both instructors and students.
  • Passion for instructing, teaching, and helping people reach their aviation goals.
  • Flexibility and availability to our students.

 

• KNOWLEDGE
  • Practical knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations, Fundamentals of Instruction, Practical Test Standards, Airmen Certification Standards, aircraft systems, aerodynamics, and airworthiness requirements
  • Candidates must possess the experience and skills necessary to motivate and convey knowledge to multiple groups and individuals in a classroom/group setting.
  • Good interpersonal skills, demonstrated ability to work in a multicultural, multi-ethnic environment and to maintain effective working relations with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.
  • Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office proficiency.
• EQUIPMENT/MACHINERY USED
  • General office equipment such as facsimile, copier, personal computer, etc.
  • Position will require vehicle operation such as academy aircraft, van, truck, golf cart, etc.

PHYSICAL AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

• The associate will be working in many environments inside and outside the facility.
• Associate will have exposure to aircraft, flight training devices, and other equipment.
• This position requires the utilization of most types of aircraft that Aberdeen High Flight Academy incorporates in its programs.
• May require prolonged periods of sitting or standing.
• May be required to lift between 25 and 50 lbs. occasionally.
• Some out-of-state travel may be required.

OTHERS      

• Extreme attention to detail.
• Self-starter who does not wait for others to provide work, finds ways to keep busy or help others.
• Works with minimal supervision.
• Innovative/creative, improves ways of doing things to increase efficiency for the organization, administrators, and scholars.
• Flexible and adaptable team player.
• Ability to accomplish administrative tasks concerning the flight academy.