FAR 135 Chief Pilot

FAR 135 Chief Pilot -  Morrisville, NC

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We’re a leader in data and AI. Through our software and services, we inspire customers around the world to transform data into intelligence - and questions into answers.

We’re also a debt-free multi-billion-dollar organization on our path to IPO-readiness. If you're looking for a dynamic, fulfilling career coupled with flexibility and world-class employee experience, you'll find it here.

About the job

The primary responsibility of the FAR 135 Chief Pilot is oversight of flight operations crews, ensuring compliance with international and federal, state and local regulations, in accordance with the company values, goals, and financial targets.  The FAR 135 Chief Pilot ensures that all company flight operations are carried out, in a responsible manner, with the highest regard for safety, compliance, and service standards. The FAR 135 Chief Pilot reports to the Director of Operations and will assist in implementing best practices, efficient systems, and processes, while balancing the business needs and operational requirements. The Chief Pilot and all operational personnel report to and are accountable to the Director of Operations in all matters pertaining to CFR Part 135 operations.

As a FAR 135 Chief Pilot, you will:

• Ensures that every flight operated is conducted safely, in compliance with all FAA and government regulations, in conformance with operations specifications, and the Company GOM and SOP’s.
• Exhibits the highest level of commitment to our crews, patients, and passengers.
• Reports to the Director of Operations (DO).
• Exercises operational control over the scheduling of flights, crews, and operations.
• Serves as a check airman on assigned aircraft.
• Assists with the development, communication, and implementation of efficient operational procedures, policies, and effective growth strategies.
• Ensures that the department flight operations are properly staffed, organized, trained, and directed to fulfil its responsibilities. 
• Maintains the schedule for flight crews and managing time off requests around flight scheduling. 

Required Qualifications

• Requires a minimum of five years of experience in the field.  Requires 5000 hours of total documented flight time, plus 3000 hours flying a jet, 2000 hours as Pilot-In-Command, and 300 hours instrument experience.
• Degree in aviation, business administration, or technical training preferred.  Current Airline Transport Pilot license with multi-engine and instrument ratings.  FAA First Class Medical Certificate. Captain qualification on at least one aircraft type operated by company.  Valid United States Passport and/or other travel documents for free entrance and exit in other countries.
• Equivalent combination of related education, training and experience may be considered in place of the above qualifications.
• Prepares and maintains all pilot training, flight and duty, and proficiency records.
• Coordinates with the Director of Operations on crew status for flight operations and training events.
• You’re curious, passionate, authentic and accountable. These are our values and influence everything we do.

World-Class Benefits  

Highlights include...

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental and vision plans.
• Medical plan options include...
  • PPO with low annual deductible and copays.
  • HDHP combined with a health savings account with a contribution from SAS (no access to on-site health care center).
• Onsite Health Care Center (HQ) that’s free to employees and family members enrolled in the PPO plan. There's a pharmacy too! Not local to HQ? The pharmacy will ship prescriptions for no additional charge!
• An industry-leading 401k plan.
• Generous time away including vacation time, a variety of paid holidays, and our much-loved U.S. Winter Wellness Break between December 25 and January 1.
• Volunteer Time Off, parental leave and unlimited paid sick days.
• Generous childcare benefits for all full-time employees.

Diverse and Inclusive

At SAS, it’s not about fitting into our culture – it’s about adding to it. We believe our people make the difference. Our diverse workforce brings together unique talents and inspires teams to create amazing software that reflects the diversity of our users and customers. Our commitment to diversity is a priority to our leadership, all the way up to the top; and it’s essential to who we are. To put it plainly: you are welcome here.

Additional Information:

To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and should not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status. SAS is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Read more: Know Your Rights. Also view the Pay Transparency notice.

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