Chief Pilot

Job Title: Chief Pilot

Location: Raceland, LA

Position Overview: The Chief Pilot is responsible for overseeing flight operations to ensure it is performed within legal parameters, department/flight policy, maximizing efficiency and conservation of available resources. Handles emergencies and abnormal situations as they arise. Overall, responsible for flying passengers to national/international destinations in addition to ensuring the safety of crew, passengers, aircraft, and cargo.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for checking the weather conditions and confirming if they are friendly conductive for take-off.
• Acts as a liaison with the air traffic controllers to ensure accuracy of the flight plan reflecting the expected circumstances of the flight.
• Updates the aircraft log book on a daily basis on the status of the journey.
• Writes a report at the end of the flight noting any incident or problems experienced with the aircraft throughout a journey.
• Operates the aircraft safely and economically to maximize on its ability and ensure the company spends minimally for every trip.
• Ensures that every instrument in the aircraft is checked before and after take-off to ensure a safe and trouble free journey.
• Responsible for coordinating and overseeing maintenance on the aircraft.
• Responsible to oversee flight operations to ensure it is performed within legal parameters, department/flight policy, maximizing efficiency and conservation of available resources.
• Handles emergencies and abnormal situations as they arise.
• Responsible for flying passengers to national/international destinations in addition to ensuring the safety of crew, passengers, aircraft, and cargo.
• Enforces company and safety policies and procedures.
• Must follow all company policies and procedures.
• Other duties assigned or requested by management.
• Reports to work daily and on time.

Qualifications:

• Seven (7) years experience as a certified pilot responsible for transporting passengers/cargo preferred.
• Must successfully pass a vision exam.
• Pilot certification required.
• Works overtime as required.

Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge and experience with computers, i.e., Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Good communication skills, including written and oral communication.
• Great problem-solving skills.

Bollinger is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans and disabled individuals, and without regard to sexual orientation and gender identity

Benefits401k, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Medical Insurance, Vision