Interested and qualified applicants please forward resume and cover letter to Joel Oldiges, Corporate Recruiter via email to JOldiges@usa3000.com or by fax to 724-774-1402. Interested applicants may also call 724-312-2717.

A Mid-Atlantic 'Get-Away' airline which has been voted as one of the Ten Best U.S. Airlines and for the past consecutive five years, voted as one of the top ten domestic airlines, is seeking a qualified Chief Pilot for its base of operations.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a highly motivated Captain to take a vital role to drive the growth and success of the airline.

Basic Function Summary:

The Chief Pilot will oversee daily company flight operations and report directly to the Director of Operations.
The Chief Pilot is responsible for helping select and train flight crews for a wide variety of missions.
The Chief Pilot also shares responsibility for Operational Control of flight operations with the Director of Operations.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in ground and flight training.
Experience maintaining pilot records under part 121operation is required.
Discusses operational personal problems with subordinates to improve morale and efficiency.
Studies flight operations to ensure Company training manuals adhere to legal records and are adapted to type of aircraft (preferably A319/320/321) in use.
Accompanies flights to observe performance of pilots (CHECK PILOT).
May interview and hire flight personnel.
May pilot airplane on scheduled flights.
Will be delegated as the MCA (Manual Control Authority) for the General Operations Manual (GOM) as well as being the MCA for the Flight Crew Operating Manual (FCOM).

Experience:

Senior Aviation Management experience.
1500 PIC hours on type.
4000 hours total time.
Type rating on the A320 family is preferred, but not required.
3 years + experience on type.
International experience is expected.

Qualifications:

To serve as Chief Pilot under FAR 119.67(b), he/she must have at least 3 years experience as PIC of a large aircraft (preferably A319/320/321) operated under FAR 121.
The Chief Pilot must be a full-time employee of the airline, although this does not preclude him/her from performing other duties as necessary.
The Chief Pilot will be evaluated annually against performance standards established at the beginning of each year by the Director of Operations and approved by the CEO/President.

Interested and qualified applicants please forward resume and cover letter to Joel Oldiges, Corporate Recruiter via email to JOldiges@usa3000.com or by fax to 724-774-1402. Interested applicants may also call 724-312-2717.

Further details of the opportunity will be provided to candidates who satisfy the initial pre-screening review.

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