Chief Pilot

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Job Profile Title:

Chief Pilot

Job Code:

19086

Profile Title:

19086 Chief Pilot

Grade / Band:

L3

FLSA Status:

Exempt

The primary responsibility of the Chief Pilot is to implement and develop standards, training programs, as well as evaluate operations and training to ensure the safe operation of company aircraft. In addition, Chief Pilot must mentor the Assistant Chief Pilots and their team of pilots assigned in order to achieve the companies' goals and objectives for employee engagement. The Chief Pilot must develop and maintain company, FAA and OEM manuals to ensure legality and compliance in order to operate worldwide. Must develop and evaluate international procedures and operations. Will lead flight operations safety initiatives, and work with and Mentor the Assistant Chief Pilots to ensure the highest levels of safety are maintained. Must maintain currency on all company aircraft types and be a subject matter expert on the successful operation of the fleet. Develops standards and evaluates the team to ensure pilots are operating in accordance with department, OEM, as well as company best standards and practices. The Chief Pilot screen and hire pilots, approve crewmember pairings and receives feedback from the Assistant Chief Pilots and advises the Vice President of Aviation to ensure the overall safety and execution of the operation.

Promotes the MGM Resorts Aviation safety culture in all aspects of aviation operations

Assumes flight duties regularly and acts at Pilot-in-Command ensuring safe and efficient service to customers while monitoring the standardization and procedures of flight crews

Provides a key leadership role within the department and must develop and implement safe and efficient operating procedures, oversees and supervises the activities of flight personnel during day-to-day operations

Directs the Assistant Chief Pilots to initiate actions that include performance evaluations, commendations, coaching, counseling and remedial training for all pilots/crewmembers.

Develops schedules based on property and executive demand against fleet availability

Remains informed and ensured compliance with the latest developments within the business aviation community, including Federal, State, local and foreign regulations affecting operations

Develops, implements and trains pilots to ensure compliance with company, regulatory and technical requirements

Ensures appropriate pilots tiffing levels per aircraft type based upon marketing demands.

Maintains and oversees all areas of the Aviation Operation for which he is assigned by the Vice president of Aviation. These areas include but are not limited to: Training, Standards, Standardization, Quality, Reporting, Documentation, Publications, Regulations, Oversight, Regulatory Interface, and International Operations.

Works with the Vice president of Aviation and the Director of Safety to maintain, review, and recommend required updates to department SOP’s

Performs other job-related duties as requested

Proof of eligibility to work in the United States

Bachelor's Degree

Preferred

4+ Years of Prior Relevant Experience

Required

5+ Years of Prior Relevant Experience

An Aviation Training/Leadership Position as Line Instructor/evaluator or equipment training manager in jet aircraft

Required

5+ Years of Prior Relevant Experience

Experience developing and implementing procedures with jet aircraftina formalized capacity

Required

3+ Years of Prior Relevant Experience

An aviation operations supervisory role

Required

Proof of eligibility to work in the United State

Required

Worldwide operations, NAT, PAC, NOPAC,EUROCONTROL

Required

Hold a type rating in all Company-owned aircraft, or capable of

Required

No FAA accidents/incidents

Required

7500 hours of total pilot flight time,5000 hours of multi engine turbine time, experience operating large-cabin aircraft, and experience in advanced electronic/digital avionics cockpits

Required

Must be able to communicate effectively in English, in both written and oral forms

Must have excellent interpersonal skills to deal effectively with all business contacts

Demonstrates a working knowledge of all Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR’s) as well as international procedures related to Global Aircraft Operations

Demonstrates a high level of technical expertise in aircraft operations

Demonstrates the aptitude and motivation to be a leader

Balancing

X

Bending

X

Carrying 10 pounds

X

Clear speech - simple

X

Clear speech - complex

X

Climbing

X

Distant vision

X

Driving

X

Flexibility - upper body

X

Flexibility - lower body

X

Hearing/Listening

X

Kneeling

X

Lifting 10 pounds

X

Near vision

X

Normal vision

X

Pushing/Pulling

X

Reaching

X

Sitting

X

Standing

X

Typing

X

Walking

X

Communication - verbal

X

Communication - written

X

Confined area

X

Contacts - works alone

X

Contacts - works around others

X

Contacts - works with others

X

Exposure to dust / dirt

X

Exposure to fumes / odors

X

Extreme cold

X

Extreme heat

X

Fast pace

X

Hazardous conditions - chemicals

X

Hazardous conditions - high structures

X

Hazardous conditions - high voltage

X

Indoors

X

Noise levels - low to moderate

X

Noise levels - high

X

Office conditions

X

Outdoors

X

Restricted area

X

Shifts

X

Smoke

X

Travel

X

Wet/Humid

X

Analytical

X

Clerical

X

Comprehension

X

Crisis incidents

X

Customer service

X

Decision making

X

High pressure

X

Judgment

X

Long hours

X

Math skills - advance

X

Math skills - basic

X

Organization

X

Reading - simple

X

Reading - complex

X

Repetition

X

Tight deadlines

X

Writing - simple

X

Writing - complex

X