Job Description

Position Overview:

Seeking a highly skilled, motivated, and professional Falcon 7X Chief Pilot / Captain to join our private aviation team in Denver, CO. The ideal candidate must have extensive flight experience, leadership capabilities, and thorough Falcon 7X aircraft operations knowledge.

The candidate must be a service-oriented self-starter who enjoys working collaboratively in a team environment with a service-first mission. Responsibilities require professionalism, maturity, discretion, and accountability. Navigating responsibilities with sensitivity and discretion is paramount.

As an integral team member, you will work within a highly collaborative environment supporting a cross-functional organizational structure. Our culture encourages creativity, accountability, dedication, and openness to new approaches. With a servant mindset, we measure success by consistently delivering exceptional service.

Key Responsibilities:

Flight Operations and Compliance:

• Serve as Pilot-in-Command (PIC) on Falcon 7X flights, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant operations under FAR Part 91.
• Conduct pre-flight inspections, maintain aircraft manuals, file flight plans, and ensure compliance with FAA regulations and company policies.
• Develop, implement, and oversee the company's Operations Manual, Safety Management System, Standard Operating Procedures, and Letters of Authorization.
• Maintain flying proficiency through regular training and stay current with industry best practices and regulatory changes.
• Prepare and maintain proficiency records, pilot files, flight schedules, and duty time records.
• Proactively communicate with leadership regarding operational standards and aircraft airworthiness.

Pilot and Crew Management:

• Lead and mentor pilots, providing direction, coaching, and feedback.
• Manage crew scheduling, training, and compliance.

Administration and Operations:

• Supervise maintenance coordination, overseeing in-house qualified A&P mechanics and external maintenance vendors.
• Coordinate flight logistics including scheduling domestic and international flights, security briefings, ground transportation, catering, overflight permits, and related services.
• Negotiate and manage service agreements, FBO arrangements, fuel pricing, and maintenance contracts.
• Develop and monitor budgets and related financial reports; participate in strategic planning.
• Direct responsibility of warranty programs and vendors specific to 7X operation

Performance Analysis and Improvement:

• Ensure compliance and submit required reports to FAA and internal departments (Legal, Tax, Insurance, and Finance).
• Prepare monthly operational performance reports and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Regularly communicate with leadership regarding performance assessments and professional development.

Qualifications:

• FAA Airline Transport Pilot Certificate (ATP) with Falcon 7X type rating.
• Minimum of 5,000 total flight hours.
• Minimum 500 hours as Pilot-in-Command in Falcon 7X.
• Extensive experience operating under FAR Part 91.
• Strong understanding of Dassault EASy IV avionics suite.
• Experience with international operations, CPDLC, FANS 1/A+, and ADS-B procedures.
• Demonstrated leadership and managerial experience.
• Passion for aviation safety and personal service.

Requirements:

• Prior experience in private aviation operations.
• Must live within one hour of Denver.
• Current First-Class Medical Certificate.
• Valid US Passport with unrestricted international travel capability.
• No FAA violations or accidents.
• Exceptional decision-making, communication, and team-building skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding flight details, passengers, and operations.

Characteristics for Success:

• Trusted advisor demonstrating expertise and integrity.
• Helpful, respectful, and team-oriented collaborator.
• Results-oriented with sound judgment.
• Lifelong learner who solves problems creatively.
• Visionary planner dedicated to achieving excellence.

Physical Demands:

• Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, handle objects, tools, controls, or machines.
• Ability to speak, hear, stoop, kneel, climb ladders, and crouch.
• Frequently lift or move up to 75 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities, including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

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