Fixed Wing Chief Pilot

REPORTING TO: Starlite FOM

LOCATION: Africa Operations

Starlite Aviation Group has a requirement for a strong and experienced Fixed-Wing Chief Pilot (FW CP) that fulfils a South African Civil Aviation Authority Part 135 designated post within Starlite. The Chief Pilot will be responsible to the Flight Ops Manager (FOM) for the excellent standard and unwavering approach to maintaining the highest levels of Aviation Safety possible in Fixed Wing Operations within the entire Starlite Aviation Group.

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintenance of all flying standards
• Pilot employment, scheduling and qualification
• Documentation and manuals
• Appointment of key positions
• Effective liaison with intercompany departments

CRITICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Rated on aircraft types operated within Starlite (BE20 + B190D)
• Strong leader, natural authority and calm disposition
• Ability to balance people-care with fair discipline
• Effective decision-making skills in a corporate vs people environment
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to function within a team
• Presentable with professional mannerisms
• Able to create, update, change and advise on all company policy
• Excellent facilitation skills (chairing of meetings, giving presentations, conflict management)
• Strong (more than 5 years) aviation experience in commercial flight operations.
• Excellent knowledge of company policies and values
• Excellent knowledge of SACAA Regulations and processes
• Strong former experience of contract environment
• Attention to details and problem-solving approach
• Display good initiative and innovative thinking

QUALIFICATIONS AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Below a preferable list of requirements to fill the position:

• Former experience working with UN/EU/WFP or similar entities
• Former appointment as Senior Pilot, Chief Pilot or Crew Training Manager (sometimes referred to as Chief Training Captain)
• Former experience with large jet or turboprop aircraft and Part 121 operations
• Air ambulance experience
• Military or Police Co-Ops Flight experience

The above position will be filled in accordance with the Recruitment and Selection Policy to achieve the Groups Objectives and Goals.