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Aerodynamics Academy, an EASA-approved training organization (ATO E-ATO-226), is looking for dedicated and qualified flight instructors to join our team.

• Valid FI (Flight Instructor) license issued under EASA
• Flight training experience with a commitment to maintaining high safety and instructional standards.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work with students from diverse backgrounds.
• Team-oriented mindset, eager to contribute to the success of our academy and the development of future pilots.

• Work in a dynamic and internationally recognized flight training organization.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work in a modern, well-equipped training environment.
• Be part of a professional and supportive team dedicated to excellence in aviation.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Chief Pilot is a critical leadership role for the Operations Department. The CP will bring in and maintain a strong track record in aviation that includes a focus on safety and successful management of the pilot workforce. The CP will provide day-to-day leadership and motivation for the pilot team to deliver excellent technical and operational performance needed to achieve overall department goals. This includes recruiting, training, career path management, and aircraft operating standards. Additionally, the CP will support Talon Air’s exceptional customer service interest with clients while utilizing the services offered within the department.

• Assist with the development, communication, and implementation of efficient operational procedures, policies, and effective growth strategies
• Drive department to achieve business goals and objectives
• Ensure that the department and personnel have the adequate resources needed to perform their jobs successfully and efficiently
• Assist in promoting a healthy culture for the department and the pilot team that benefits employee engagement, happiness, customer loyalty, safety, integrity, and overall excellence
• Support the Director of Operations when conducting performance evaluations for the department that provides feedback to and from the employees, as well as a planning for corrective actions needed to be successful in their role
• Support the Director of Operations while performing basic HR functions for the department
• including recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding of new pilots and counseling or discharging of personnel
• Establish and maintain a close working relationship with the FAA
• Prepare and maintain all pilot training, flight and duty, and proficiency records
• Ensure aircraft documents, checklists, publications, and databases are continually up to date
• Manage iPad EFB program and tablets including updates to documents
• Coordinate with the Director of Operations and Director of Maintenance on the timely communication and correction of mechanical repairs, as well as planned inspections or maintenance work on the fleet around scheduled flights
• Perform flight duties as Captain on qualified aircraft based on scheduling needs and crew capacity
• Complete Flight Safety training authorization IAW Talon’s training program
• Provide ops on call after hours
• Maintain the 12.5 security program
• Assist in conformity process of new airplanes to Talon certificate
• Ensure policies and procedures are followed and paperwork is submitted by crews in a
• timely and legible manner
• Exercise authorization and compliance per CFR 119.69
• Spend time approximately 25% flying and 75% office duties

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

• Must hold an Airline Transport Pilot certificate (ATP)
• Must have served for at least 3-years as a Chief Pilot for a Part 135 or Part 121 turbine multi-aircraft operator [or] have served at least 3 out of the last 6 years as PIC in a department that performed turbine multi-aircraft operations under Part 135 or Part 121
• Extensive knowledge of FARs, ACs, SAFO/InFO
• Solid understanding of SOPs and industry best practices
• 3+ years within general aviation and equivalent operational experience to include familiarity with aircraft maintenance scheduling, crew and staff management, and customer relations
• Check airman, instructor, and safety manager experience preferred
• Bachelor’s degree

Job Purpose 

Directly responsible for customer comfort while ensuring safe conduct of flights to which they are assigned to by the organization.

Responsibilities

• Develop and embed a culture of customer focus and performance management to ensure high quality and continuous improvement in service delivery.
• Responsible for the safe operation of the airplane and safety of its occupants and cargo flight time.
• Ensure that all passengers are briefed on the location of emergency exits and the location and use of relevant safety and emergency equipment.
• Check operational procedures and checklists are complied with, in accordance with the Operations Manual.
• Ensure that the weather forecast and reports for the proposed operating area and flight duration indicate that the flight may be conducted without infringing company operating minimal.
• Make sure that the airplane, and any required equipment is serviceable, and that relevant emergency equipment is serviceable and ready for use.
• Follow up that the airplane mass and balance is within the calculated limits for the operating conditions.
• Ensure that before take‐off and before landing the flight and cabin crew are properly secured in their allocated seats.    
• Ensure that the pre‐flight inspection has been carried out.
• Confirm that the relevant documents and Manuals are carried and will remain valid throughout the flight or series of flights and be produced, when requested, to a person authorized by the Authority.
• Ensure that both crew members and passengers observe the restrictions on smoking.  In addition, ensure that no person smokes in cargo compartment and/or other areas where cargo is carried which is not stored in flame resistant containers or covered by flame resistant canvas.
• To maintain a positive, appropriate, and professional relationship with all Royal Jet staff and the stakeholders.