Position Summary
Seeking a Chief Pilot responsible for the overall management, supervision, and execution of flight operations. This leadership role oversees pilot personnel, operational readiness, training programs, regulatory compliance, safety management initiatives, and flight department performance while supporting domestic and international mission requirements.

Responsibilities
• Direct and oversee all flight operations to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant mission execution
• Supervise pilot recruitment, selection, training, qualification, and performance evaluations
• Develop, implement, and maintain standard operating procedures, flight manuals, and operational guidance
• Conduct or oversee flight proficiency evaluations, check-rides, and recurrent training programs
• Manage crew scheduling, qualifications, currency requirements, and fatigue risk management programs
• Monitor compliance with regulations, company policies, contractual requirements, and industry best practices
• Serve as primary liaison with aviation authorities, regulatory agencies, customers, and stakeholders
• Support aircraft certification, audits, inspections, operational approvals, and compliance activities
• Advise leadership on fleet management, aircraft procurement, staffing requirements, budgeting, and strategic planning
• Oversee the Safety Management System (SMS) and promote continuous safety improvement
• Lead operational risk assessments and corrective action initiatives
• Participate in incident investigations, accident response, and emergency management activities
• Coordinate with maintenance, logistics, operations, and support personnel to maintain aircraft readiness
• Develop operational reports, metrics, and recommendations for leadership review
• Mentor and develop flight department personnel
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Requirements
• Active Secret Security Clearance
• Minimum 11 years of progressively responsible aviation experience
• FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with Instrument Rating or equivalent military qualification
• Experience managing flight operations, pilot training programs, and aviation safety initiatives
• Extensive knowledge of aviation regulations, flight operations, Safety Management Systems, and risk management principles
• Experience developing and implementing operational procedures, flight manuals, and training programs
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and decision-making skills
• Ability to lead diverse teams in dynamic operational environments
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and aviation management systems
• Ability to lift, move, and transport items over 10 pounds
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods
• Ability to travel internationally and support extended deployments

Preferred Qualifications
• FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certificate
• Previous experience as a Chief Pilot, Assistant Chief Pilot, Director of Operations, or equivalent aviation leadership role
• Bachelor’s Degree in Aviation, Aeronautical Science, Aviation Management, Business Administration, or related field
• Military aviation leadership experience
• Experience supporting government, defense, or special mission aviation operations
• Experience managing multi-aircraft fleets and geographically dispersed flight operations
• Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) Certificate
• Certified Flight Instructor Instrument (CFII) Certificate
• Multi-Engine Instructor (MEI) Certificate

Benefits
Not specified.

Compensation
Not specified.

Aircraft
Not specified.