Offline Assistant Chief Pilot - Midwest Region
The Offline Assistant Chief Pilot (ACP) will aid the Chief Pilot in executing their duties and responsibilities. ACPs report directly to the Chief Pilot. This position requires a high level of expertise in regulatory compliance, personnel management, policies, processes, and standard operating procedures. In conjunction with upper management, the individual will continue development of policies, procedures, and systems to ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards as well as efficiency of operations.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
- All duties and responsibilities as outlined in the Pilot in Command job description
- Maintain a high level of knowledge of the General Operations Manual, Federal Aviation Regulations, applicable accreditation requirements, and applicable company policies and procedures
- Assist in the recruitment, hiring and discharging of flight personnel
- Assist the Chief Pilot in creating and revising a monthly pilot schedule
- Assists in scheduling pilots for travel, training, and other duties as necessary
- Assist in the creation of new policies/procedures, and review existing policies/procedures to improve operations and ensure compliance with FAR's.
- Administer disciplinary actions when necessary as directed by the Chief Pilot
- Assist the Chief Pilot and Director of Training in directing and scheduling pilot flight and ground training
- Assist the Chief Pilot to ensure line pilots are provided with a current FAR/AIM, GOM and pertinent operational information as prescribed in FAR 135.83
- Ensure that new pilots have been given a thorough orientation of facilities, fueling procedures, parking locations, crew vehicles and other region or base specific operations
- Other pertinent information that will aid new pilots in transitioning to new operational regions
- Exercise delegated operational control through the Pilot Manager on Call rotation.
- Maintain currency in at least one aircraft type Guardian Flight operates within the respective region.
- Maintain Flight Instructor and Check Airman status in at least one aircraft type Guardian Flight operates within the respective region.
- Aid the Chief Pilot and Director of Training in the supervision of ground instructors, instructor pilots, and check airmen.
- Conduct and/or coordinate check rides and flight instruction as necessary.
- Conduct and/or coordinate ground instruction as necessary (Initial, Recurrent, General Subjects, Aircraft-Specific).
- Create and/or supervise creation and revision of training modules and materials as necessary.
- Aid the Chief Pilot in the design and administration of corrective training action and program modification as a result of performance deficits discovered during line observation, training, and performance evaluations.
- Maintain and regularly audit pilot records to ensure pilot compliance with all FAA recordkeeping requirements.
- Occasionally work regular pilot shifts, at various bases.
- Travel as necessary to support base operations.
- Support all Company Operations to ensure reliability and safety in all activities
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Chief Pilot
Required Qualifications:
- FAA AMEL and/or ASEL Commercial Pilot Certificate
- 2500 Hours Total Flight Time
- 2000 Fixed Wing Hours
- Current Class II or I Medical Certificate
- Single Pilot IFR experience
- Highly knowledgeable of Operations Manuals, FARs, Operations Specifications, Flight Manuals, etc.
- Ability to think strategically while attending to details.
- Skills in observations, assessment and creative problems solving.
- Ability to communicate professionally, effectively and persuasively both orally and in writing at all levels of the organization.
- Ability to maintain composure under pressure, work effectively and accurately with frequent interruptions, and set and reset multiple priorities.
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office, Excel, Word and Powerpoint.
- Team building skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- AMEL and or ASEL ATP Certificate
- 1000 hours Turbine PIC
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent knowledge and experience
- At least five (5) years experience in management to include supervision, budgetary and safety.
- Previous King Air, Pilatus and or Lear experience
- Previous Check Airman Experience
- Previous local area knowledge
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Requirements:
- Excellent public relations, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
- Ability to communicate professionally, effectively and clearly.
- Maintains ongoing knowledge of and communicates the importance of SOP's.
- Ability to empower, organize and motivate a team.
- Ability to work within a strong team environment.
- Ability to travel at least 60% of the time.
- Willingness to work overtime, evenings and weekends (if required).
Value Based Competencies:
Customer / Patient Focused:
- Anticipates and strives to understand the unique needs of each patient and/or customer.
- Tailors each interaction to the specific needs of the person and/or situation.
- Responds quickly and effectively to problems that arise while providing service.
Communication:
- Demonstrates open, honest and respectful communication.
- Provides timely, constructive feedback that contributes to others' development (each member must demonstrate a commitment to help each other succeed).
Accountability:
- Takes responsibility for individual and team actions, decisions and results.
- Measures progress against agreed upon plans and stated goals.
Continuous Improvement:
- Thinks broadly when seeking new ways to improve performance, processes and services.
- Seeks out and utilizes best practices; uses Lean Learning principles.
EEO Statement
Global Medical Response and its family of companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes supporting veterans and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with a disability. Notice of Nondiscrimination: https://www.globalmedicalresponse.com/docs/site/non-discrimination
EOE including Veterans and Disabled