About your new role:
As Chief Pilot, you will lead a well-established long-running flight department. Prent Corporation operates two mid-size jet aircraft with a dedicated Director of Maintenance under Part 91. You will be responsible for the following:
- Report directly to the owner / Executive Chairman
- Collaborate with the Scheduler to determine trip logistics and assign crewing
- Oversee, conduct, and schedule various training requirements. (Annual Simulator, International Procedures, and in-house modules)
- Ensure company pilots are current per FAR’s to accept flight assignments and that pilot’s required documentation is up to date
- Maintain and update department manuals including:
- Flight Operations Manual
- International Operations & Procedures Manual
- Emergency Response Plan
- SAFA Inspection Manual
- Minimum Equipment List.
- Ensure aircraft manuals and checklists are up to date with latest revisions
- Conduct annual reviews and vacation management of direct reports
- Maintain existing FAA Letters of Authorization (LOA’s) and obtain new LOA’s as applicable.
- Be the FAA designated “Responsible Person” for the operation
- Manage the FAA Pilot Records Database (PRD) on behalf of the operator and submit employment / training records as applicable.
- Be the FAA designated “Responsible Person” for the PRD
- Manage aircraft insurance and ensure that any contract pilots meet requirements
- Work with airport administration and maintenance as needed
- Oversee the acquisition and sale of aircraft
- Oversee all department financials to include:
- Annual budget
- Fuel programs
- Paying departmental bills
- Work with Director of Maintenance to control aircraft maintenance expenses
- Be knowledgeable in corporate aviation taxation issues, imputed income, depreciation, qualified business use, personal use, and records keeping.
- Be the flight department point of contact during an IRS audit.
- Approve expense reports
- Send monthly reporting to finance / accounting
- Fulfill the role of Captain or First Officer on company flights as necessary
- You must live within 90 minutes of Janesville, Wisconsin (KJVL) or be willing to relocate.
What you need:
- Airline Transport Pilot Certificate
- First Class Medical Certificate
- US Passport with unrestricted ability to travel internationally
- FCC License
- 6000 hours of Total Flight Time
- 3000 hours of Multi-Engine Flight Time
- 3000 hours of Jet Time
- No accidents, incidents, DUI’s, or FAA violations
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous experience as a Part 91 Chief Pilot or Director of Operations
- CE-680 Type Rating
- 12-month sim current in Citation Latitude
- 50 hours in Cessna Citation Latitude
- BA/BS degree
What you’ll receive:
As a full-time Prent employee, compensation is competitive and will be commensurate with the position hired.
You’ll discover our tailored benefits package:
Our Profit-Sharing Plan is second to none in the area or industry. You’ll be able to choose between two outstanding Group Medical Plans. In addition, you’ll be selecting Group Dental and Supplemental Life Insurance. Included in our benefits is 24/7 access to our Fitness Center for you and your spouse. The company will provide basic Group Life Insurance, Holiday Pay, Vacation Pay and Tuition assistance if you choose to continue your education.
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
