Director of Pilot Operations/Chief Pilot

Hoffmann Aviation Services is hiring a Director of Pilot Operations/Chief Pilot to lead our team of pilots, overseeing safety, ensuring up-to-date pilot requirements (medical, and currency), promoting teamwork, advising on performance management issues, and engaging in employment actions (hiring, promotions and terminations). Performs Pilot in Command duties on an as-needed basis.

• Ensure all pilots adhere to FAA regulations, Flight Operations Manual, and Company policies and procedures.
• Direct and coordinate flight activities.
• Oversee creation and maintenance of ISO Work Instructions and Skill Matrix.
• Create and disseminate department efficiency, training, and status reports.
• Effectively manage team.
• Safely and efficiently execute aerial photography/data acquisition missions (up to 50% of time).

Required Experience, Certifications and Skills

• Commercial Pilot's certificate, single engine and multi engine, with instrument rating
• Valid and current second class medical
• Valid Driver's License and Passport (or ability to obtain one)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in the English language
• 3000+ flight hours
• 2+ years of pilot supervisory experience

Preferred:

• 5000+ flight hours
• CFI, CFII and MEI
• 4+ years of pilot supervisory experience

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit in a confined space in the plane for up to six (6) hours at a time.
• Visual acuity to see close-up, distance, color, periphery, and depth.
• Ability to use a computer keyboard and manipulate small equipment parts.
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds of equipment and supplies.
• Ability to adapt to changing temperatures, noise, light, and altitude.
• Ability to pass DOT pre-employment, random and post-accident drug tests.

Hoffmann Aviation Services (HAS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity ("EEO") Employer.

It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of HAS not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, caregiver status, unemployment status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws.

This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination.