Position – Part 135 Chief Pilot Our client is a busy, well established, FAA Part 135 helicopter operator in Hawaii and is seeking a highly qualified Chief Pilot with high-level leadership skills. Successful candidates will have strong background experience, excellent work ethic, and be willing to join a dynamic and fast-growing team. Commitment to safety and safety culture of utmost importance.
Successful candidates will have the following key attributes:● Strong leadership skills, ability to lead by example with integrity
● Advanced computer skills
● Ability to build pilot operations infrastructure
● Hands-on approach, technically competent with meticulous attention to detail
● Customer service oriented
● Solid reputation with the ability to recruit qualified pilots
MINIMUM qualifications and requirements: ● Meet FAR 135 requirements to serve as Chief Pilot and Check Airman
● Thorough knowledge of and current experience with FARs and FAA Process
● FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate (Rotorcraft) with CFI
● Current FAA first or second class medical certificate
● Experience in Robinson R44
● Leadership/management experience
● VIP charter experience
● Aerial Photo/Survey experience
● Scenic tour experience
● MUST have good computer and writing skills
Strongly desired qualifications:● Knowledgeable in SMS
● Experience in AS350
● Ability to use Apple products and iOS
● Previous 135 instructor and check airman
Responsibilities
Reporting structure and responsibilities● Reports to Director of Operations (DO)
● Advises DO of all flight crew requirements including training, operations, and compliance
● Assists DO in formulating and implementing flight crew training manuals, standard operating procedures and policies
● Submits flight operations reports to DO
● Company liaison with FAA in concert with DO
Safety systems conduct● Knowledge and management of SMS requirements
● Reports all safety incidents in the company safety systems
● Collaborates with DO and Director of Safety (DOS) on all incident reports to identify root causes and changes to reduce/prevent recurrences
Flight Crew Supervision and Training for Part 135 Responsibilities● Maintains proficiency to train pilots in R44 & AS350
● Supervision of flight crew personnel in compliance with the FARs
● Designs and implements flight crew training: documentation, systems, processes
● Approves flight schedules, assigns flight crewmembers and Pilot-in-Command duties
● Coordinates and disseminates information to crewmembers pertaining to routes, airports, NOTAMS, NAVAIDS, company policies, and regulations
● Enforces pilot conduct (GOM, SMS, Company SOPs)
● Responsible to assist line pilots with flight operations in congested Hawaii airspace
● Ensures aircraft are properly equipped for scheduled flight operations
● Ensures aircraft contain current versions of required documents
● Enforces flight crew operating requirements (GOM, SMS, Company SOPs)
Flight Operations Documentation● Maintains GOM and TM and revises as necessary
● Prepares and maintains flight operations records: proficiency records, pilot files, flight schedules, duty time records, correspondence, incident reports
● Develops and maintains pilot training documents (SMS, Company SOPs)
● The candidate will be required to write and revised company manuals
● Maintains proficiency as Pilot-in-Command and Check Airman
Other Attributes
Schedule● 5 day work week
● Flexible schedule dependent on training needs or special flight requests
Location ● Applicant MUST be based in Honolulu
● Ability to travel to Kona, HI as necessary
Supported Models● Robinson R44
● Airbus AS350
Benefits● Comprehensive compensation package
● Competitive salary DOE
● Paid vacation
● Private office space and training facilities
Special Instructions – Qualified and interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and two references to [email protected].