Chief Helicopter Pilot jobs in Birmingham, AL

Responsibilities

• Acting as pilot in command (PIC) of flights for which the pilot has been scheduled.
• Providing excellent customer service to passengers.
• Complying with schedules and other directives governing the aircraft’s operation.
• Ensuring that preflight inspections are performed.
• Studying weather conditions at departure, destination, enroute, and alternate airports
• Preparing flight plans.
• Ensuring that the aircraft is clean and prepared for flight with all provisions on board for the safety and comfort of the passengers.
• Reviewing and calculating the aircraft weight and balance, fuel on board and performance charts.
• Use of checklists.
• Supervising the first officer (second in command) in any duties necessary for the smooth, safe and efficient operation of the aircraft.
• Coordinating the functioning of all crewmembers assigned to the flight.
• Monitoring crew performance, sharing knowledge with crewmembers and evaluating crewmember potential for advancement.
• Making decisions necessary to start, delay, or cancel flights and deviate the flight from planned route or destination when operating conditions dictate.
• Attend recurrent training in applicable type aircraft as necessary.
• Accomplish tasks as assigned by the Chief Pilot.
• Report maintenance deficiencies to the Director of Maintenance in a timely manner.

Education - Skills - Knowledge - Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in aviation management or related field
• 3000 or more total hours.
• 1500 or more PIC hours.
• Turbine Experience
• Type rated in CE560XL aircraft is preferred.

The above description covers the principal duties and responsibilities of the job.  The description shall not, however, be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental, or similar duties which may be required from day-to-day.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.