Assistant Chief Pilot - Corporate Aviation

What you’ll lead

• Serve as operational leader when delegated by the Chief Pilot, ensuring safe, efficient, and discreet executive travel.
• Champion aviation safety and compliance with FAA regulations, company policies, the Aviation Operations Manual, SOPs, and applicable safety standards.
• Support Safety Management System (SMS) and risk management practices, including incident, accident, hazard, and occurrence reporting.
• Mentor pilots and flight crews; assist with approved crew-training programs and standardization.
• Monitor qualifications, certifications, training currency, and operational readiness; support pilot onboarding and professional development.
• Continuously improve procedures and SOPs to elevate safety, reliability, and passenger service.
• Coordinate seamlessly with Scheduling, Maintenance, and flight-operations stakeholders to optimize mission success.
• Maintain accurate operational and pilot records; assist with audits, inspections, and regulatory reviews.
• During non-flying time, dedicate ~10–20 hours/week to department priorities: operational planning, safety initiatives, training materials, readiness, documentation, mentoring, process improvements, audits, and cross-functional coordination.

What you’ll bring

• Certificates: Current FAA ATP Certificate and current FAA First Class Medical.
• Flight time: At least 4,000 total hours including 2,500 hours as PIC.
• Experience: 4–6 years of related aviation experience.
• Type ratings: At least one jet type rating; approved simulator training in the type-rated jet within the previous 12 months.
• Operational readiness: Ability to support domestic and international operations and be away from home for extended periods.
• Travel documents: Valid U.S. Passport and valid Driver’s License.
• Base proximity: Ability to reside within one hour of KROC.
• Screening: Successful background investigation and pre-employment drug screening.
• Knowledge: Demonstrated expertise in the Aviation Operations Manual, training manuals, SOPs, company check pilot manual (as applicable), and civil aviation regulations and standards.

Preferred qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or Associate degree in Aviation Management; or NBAA Certified Aviation Manager (CAM) certification.
• Gulfstream G280 and/or GVII type rating(s).
• International flight experience.
• Experience within IS-BAO and/or SMS environments.
• Previous flight instruction experience or a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) certificate.

Minimum flight credentials

• Required total hours: 4,000+
• Required PIC hours: 2,500+
• License required: FAA ATP (unrestricted or restricted as applicable) and FAA First Class Medical

Compensation & benefits

• Salary range: $261,300 – $353,600 annually.
• Benefits: Comprehensive package including paid time off, medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan, and other benefits available to eligible employees.

Base & lifestyle

• Rochester, New York base with residency within one hour of KROC.
• Dynamic schedule supporting executive travel; extended domestic and international trips as needed.
• Culture of safety, professionalism, discretion, and exceptional passenger service.