Chief Pilot

Xtrordinair is seeking an experienced, safety-driven Chief Pilot to lead our FAA Part 135 flight operations. This hands-on leadership role is responsible for overseeing pilot performance, regulatory compliance, training, and operational excellence while supporting safe and reliable service. Xtrordinair is seeking a collaborative leader who is passionate about mentoring pilots, building a strong safety culture, and driving continuous operational improvement. Xtrordinair is a growing company with a modest fleet of Hawkers and a Falcon.

Responsibilities:

• Assist HR with the employee life cycle of pilots including building your own team of pilots and flight attendants.
• Ensure all flight operations comply with FAA regulations and company policies.
• Oversee pilot qualifications, certifications, training records, and FAA compliance to ensure all flight crew members remain current.
• Manage and create flight scheduling, crew assignments, duty time compliance, and operational control to support safe and efficient flight operations.
• Maintain aircraft manuals, flight publications, checklists, and operational documents to ensure crews have accurate and up-to-date information.
• Partner with the Director of Operations, Director of Maintenance, and the OCC team to support aircraft availability, regulatory compliance, and daily operations.
• Assist with in-doc classes and training efforts.

Qualifications

• Must meet the Part 119 experience requirements listed in FAR 119.71(c)
• FAA, ATP and Multi-Engine Fixed Wing ratings
• FAA Class I Medical Certificate
• Flight time experience: total time of 5,000 hours of which 2,000 must be multi-engine turbine
• Must have 2,500 hours as PIC
• Possess a valid US driver's license
• Possess a current US Passport
• Must be a US citizen
• Must pass a background check and drug screening
  • Successful completion of a background screening/check/investigation will be required as a condition of hire

If you are passionate about aviation and thrive in a fast-moving operational environment, we would love to hear from you. Xtrordinair is a small, faith based, family-owned and operated company. We are looking for servant leaders who want to come in and help us build an amazing and supportive flight department. Random drug screenings are required.

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