Chief Pilot - Flight Crew Administration

Who Are We?

Whether you’re building your time in the sky or your career on the ground, we hope to be your next destination. CommuteAir is striving to be the regional airline that our passengers and employees are looking for. Our role in your career as a regional airline is an important one that we take seriously. Community, mentorship, training, and growth are all part of our DNA – we want to make your vision of a successful career in the aviation industry a reality.
 
Where Are We Going?

We are a dedicated United Airlines partner operating over 1,600 weekly flights, connecting people and their communities to the world via United’s Global Network. With corporate headquarters in Cleveland, Ohio, we operate a large fleet of Embraer 145 XR aircraft from two Crew hubs in Houston and Washington Dulles, along with maintenance bases in Houston, Washington Dulles, Albany, NY, and Knoxville, TN. We’ve grown significantly over the past 35 years and know that you will too. 

Together We Soar

Your success is our success. Community is everything to us at CommuteAir. Our diverse team is here to provide you with the tools you need to succeed. By adopting a data-driven approach, we’re innovating the traditional path to mainline by raising the bar and setting the standard for employee training and development. We offer our team comprehensive benefits, competitive pay, internal advancement programs, and personal access to flight benefits on the Star Alliance network for yourself and your family. 

Commitment to Inclusion

CommuteAir is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.

Artificial Intelligence in Hiring Notice 

CommuteAir uses artificial intelligence and automated tools to support parts of our application review and recruiting process, including identifying relevant qualifications and managing candidate communications. These tools assist our recruiting team, but all screening, evaluation, and hiring decisions are made by humans. No AI system independently determines candidate eligibility or makes hiring decisions.

All employment decisions are made by human recruiters and hiring managers.

Applicants who need a reasonable accommodation during any part of the hiring process may contact our recruiting team for assistance.

What is the position:

The Chief Pilot at CommuteAir oversees flight crew records, flight time limitations, and pilot qualifications in accordance with FAA regulations (14 CFR Part 119.65(d)(3)) to ensure legal compliance and safe flight operation 

Essential Functions:

• Processes additions, changes and deviations using the Safety Management System (SMS) Safety Management (SRM) methods.
• Maintains a current, FAA approved master record section pertaining to all crewmembers, aircraft and flights conducted by the company.
• Maintains master copies of all required company, FAA approved manuals, preparing and submitting for approval revisions as necessary.
• Directs and assists all personnel under his supervision in all matters pertinent to their duties.
• Keep the Director of Operations informed on a daily basis on matters of importance to him/her.
• Assist with the formulation of company policies as they relate to flight operations.
• Is charged with, and has the authority and responsibility to conduct the following specific duties (14 CFR Part 119.65(e)(1)):

• Keeps current and qualified in all respects in one type of company aircraft in accordance with the requirements and standards of a regular line captain. He is flight checked in accordance with FAA requirements.
• Is available and serves on a normal full-time basis, unless restricted by the rest requirements of 14 CFR 121 or usual company duty.
• Is responsible for establishing, maintaining, and conducting crewmember standardization and training procedures to ensure safety and proficiency. Proposes, develops, and directs the implementation of training that would further develop flight crew personnel.
• Review Proficiency and Competency Check ride forms for Unsatisfactory (U), trained to Satisfactory (S) performance by the airman, and order remedial training if appropriate
• Responsible for the procurement, assignment, and scheduling of all flight crewmembers. He is expected to maintain an adequate roster of properly qualified, current, and available flight personnel to meet company requirements at all times.
• Responsible for ensuring that no person is assigned or maintained as an active crewmember unless that person meets the requirements and currency of 14 CFR Part 121. He personally sees that proper certification to this effect is included in each crewmember's record prior to assignment.
• Makes certain that current duplicates of certificates are included in each crewmember's record.
• Acts as a check pilot and personally conducts or appoints an approved check pilot to conduct all qualification, proficiency, instrument, and other check flight required by the FAA or company.
• Keeps himself/herself constantly informed, by daily surveillance of a master flight crew status board of the currency of each crewmember and the upcoming due date of flight checks, physicals and ground training and makes advance arrangements to resolve the approaching illegalities. Crewmembers will be automatically removed from the flight schedule on or prior to the expiration date shown. He will maintain records of the original and continued currency of all crewmembers and will proactively communicate with crew members.
• Is responsible for the selection of flight personnel for upgrading. k. Is responsible for test flight of aircraft when required.
• Ensure that crew and scheduling input is present at meetings and communicate all pertinent input to flight ops staff.
• Regularly communicate with the General Manager/President regarding areas within his control to ensure organizational priorities are in line.
• Issue memos, bulletins or other notices as required by the Director of Operations.
• Conduct or participate in counseling and disciplinary meetings. 12. Document attendance or other conduct issues and resolution. 
• Build an organizational culture in which passion for continuous improvement is innate.
• Ensure adherence to procedures that promote the health and welfare of all employees.
• Promote the mission, vision, and values that the Company has developed, and ensure adherence to the Everts leadership manual and employee handbook.

Additional Responsibilities: Safety & Security

• Comply with all safety aspects, specific practices and procedures of the work scope and position(s).
• Be familiar with the Company’s Safety Management System (SMS) and Occupational Safety Manual (OSM).
• Contribute to the Safety Culture of the Company and report any Safety Hazards. Required to learn and understand Dangerous Goods Transportation requirements. 
• Keep your work areas clean and free of hazards; correct unsafe conditions when encountered and report those, that you are unable to personally correct, to a supervisor.
• Regular attendance is essential function of all positions at CommuteAir.

• Comply with all security practices, policies, and procedures as trained. Maintain employee vigilance and report all security concerns. 
• Other duties as assigned.

General requirements & qualifications:

• The Chief Pilot will be qualified through training, experience, and expertise (14 CFR Part 119.65(d)), and will meet the qualification standards contained in 14 CFR Part 119.67(b). He/she will have a full understanding of the following materials: Aviation safety standards and safe operating practices, 14 CFR Chapter 1 (FARs), company.
• Operations Specifications, all appropriate maintenance and airworthiness standards, and contents of company manuals (14 CFR Part 119.65(d)(1)(2).
• Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures, work processing systems/software, managing files and records, designing forms and other office procedures and related terminology.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of employment, including file and record maintenance. 4. Knowledge of technology used for training purposes or possess an interest in learning the technological methods used in training.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to read, speak, and understand the English language
• Legally authorized to work in the USA. 
• Organized with the ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities regularly.                             

This job description in no way states or implies that these   are the only duties to be performed by this employee. He or She will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by his or her supervisor.

Physical Requirements:

Sedentary Work:

Exerting up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body, sedentary work involves sitting most of the time and walking /standing occasionally with or without accommodation.

Visual Acuity

Includes inspection, close assembly, clerical administrative; This is a minimal standard for use with those whose work deals largely with preparing and analyzing data and figures, accounting, computer, extensive reading.

Environmental Conditions:

Inside environmental conditions, protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.

ADA Compliance:

CommuteAir is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and a workplace that is inclusive and accessible to all individuals. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable laws, CommuteAir ensure reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the hiring process and during employment. Our goal is to foster a respectful, inclusive environment that supports accessibility and equity.

The above constitutes the general expectations of the role and should not be considered all inclusive.  While some things may change as the position evolves, we expect every Commute Air employee to act in the best interest of the company, our employees, and our passengers