Pilot: Lead Captain - Pilatus - PC24 | KSNA

Duties And Responsibilities

• Act as Pilot in Command (PIC) or Second in Command (SIC) as designated
• Ensure compliance with flight and maintenance schedules and other directives governing the aircraft's operation
• Ensure crew compliance with flight & duty times limitations as outlined in the GOM if Part 135, or reasonably adhere to Part 135 standards as able if Part 91
• Ensure the accomplishment of pre-flight/post-flight duties & inspections IAW the AFM
• Cookordination with DOM & ACM to ensure aircraft is cleaned as necessary (or scheduled)
• Manage aircraft inventory to meet owner or user requirements (may be assigned to Cabin Attendant)
• Monitor crew members' performance and communicate to Assistant Chief Pilot (ACP) relative to annual performance reviews
• Complete & approve crew expense reports IAW CLA policy
• Review monthly billing summaries. Report discrepancies to accounting and ACM
• Coordinate/manage crewmember's days off and vacation requests. Relay to ACP for inclusion on schedule.
• Communicate with ACM for owner approval if necessary
• Liaison with ACP and Director of Training
• Conduct monthly review of currency and upcoming training/evaluation requirements
• Conduct annual aircraft black book audits (work with Flight Ops and ACP)
• Ensure compliance with fleet requirements (SOPs, required paperwork, etc.)
• Be familiar with installed equipment on aircraft. Maintain all required regulatory aircraft operational authorizations and mandates
• Maintenance Related Responsibilities
• Aware of scheduled/unscheduled maintenance events
• Assist CLA in the resolution and communication of mechanical AOG events when required
• Review monthly work orders invoices
• Coordinate/communicate with Maintenance Controller (or DOM if assigned) any maintenance-related items, squawks to ensure all maintenance related scheduling is communicated effectively (to include scheduling specialist & ACM)
• Additional Responsibilities
• Ensure all trip related requests or changes from aircraft owner (or charter client) are communicated to Charter Department and Chief Pilot's office
• Assist in gathering any required operationally related data for special projects or reporting as requested
• Mediate and facilitate good working relationships within your Flight Department
• Cultivate and maintain good working relationships with all external stakeholders and CLA
• Ensure CLA company culture is perpetuated among members of the Flight Department
• Provide constructive feedback to increase efficiency in process and procedure within CLA through the ACM or via Safety Management System if required
• Work with CLA ACM in the Management of Aircraft Owners overall experience
• In conjunction with the ACP/Chief Pilots, participate in the interview process and selection of all flight department personnel
• Communicate with ACM for input and/or approval for all operational, personnel and administrative issues
• Make recommendations for additional training for flight department members to ACM & ACP (conferences, safety training, industry events, etc.)
• Update Scheduling Specialist regarding aircraft schedule changes and other matters that may affect the scheduling of aircraft, crews or contract pilots/contract cabin attendants
• Coordinate with ACM, DOM, Scheduling Specialist and managed billing to have regular flight department meetings to discuss & manage activities, mx events, budget, identify problems, answer questions, pass information gathered from owner and create future improvement projects and goals

Competencies And Skills

• Create strong customer relations and deliver customer-centric solutions
• Take on new opportunities and challenges with a sense of urgency and enthusiasm
• Work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives
• Communicate a clear understanding of the needs of varied audiences and modes
• Gain the trust and confidence of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity
• Pilot skills consistent with operational requirements
• Ability to prioritize and organize workflow
• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated analytical and critical thinking skills
• Able to take initiative and execute assigned tasks in a timely and flawless manner
• Strong teamwork acumen with a profound ability to work under extreme pressure

Required Education And Experience

• PC24 type rating required
• First Class Medical Required
• Applicable FAA Part 91 and/or FAA Part 135 requirements for aircraft type assigned
• ATP certificate required
• Must remain current with flight requirements
• Valid & unexpired Driver's License
• Valid & unexpired Passport
• Pass Pre-Employment Drug Screening and Background Check
• Must live within two (2) hours of KSNA