Chief Pilot – Challenger 350 (Part 91) | Bedford, MA

🧰 What you’ll do

• Serve as Pilot in Command and maintain currency and proficiency on the Challenger 350.
• Lead all FAR Part 91 flight operations with a safety-first, service-driven mindset.
• Ensure full compliance with FAA regulations, company policies, SOPs, aircraft limitations, and international requirements.
• Make sound go/no-go and operational decisions regarding weather, flight planning, airport suitability, crew readiness, and aircraft performance.
• Own pilot staffing and scheduling; oversee training, checking, recurrent events, currency, and medical/qualification records.
• Recruit, interview, onboard, develop, coach, and mentor flight crew members; support performance management.
• Coordinate closely with maintenance on aircraft status, discrepancies, planning, and return-to-service decisions.
• Partner with cabin crew, schedulers, vendors, and handlers to execute trips seamlessly worldwide.
• Manage documentation and flight-department manuals; drive standardization and continuous improvement.
• Support operating plans and budgets; cultivate productive relationships with regulators and vendors.
• Flex to changing schedules and mission needs, including extended domestic and international trips.

🛡️ Safety and compliance leadership

• Champion the Safety Management System (SMS) through proactive hazard ID, risk assessments, and safety reporting.
• Participate in emergency-response planning and incident/occurrence investigations.
• Promote a just culture and continuous enhancement of safety, training, and operating standards.

🌟 What you bring

• FAA ATP (unrestricted or restricted) and current FAA First-Class Medical.
• Type rating for the Challenger 350 (or ability to obtain prior to flight duties).
• Approximately 5,000 hours total time preferred, with substantial turbine and multi-engine experience.
• Proven PIC experience in corporate/business aviation and deep knowledge of FAR Part 91 operations.
• Expertise in FAA regulations, flight planning, aircraft performance, international/oceanic operations, and aviation safety.
• Experience managing or mentoring professional flight crews; strong communication and organizational skills.
• High integrity and independent judgment; adaptable, solutions-oriented, and service-focused.
• Valid passport and ability to meet all applicable travel and entry requirements.

🎯 Preferred qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent aviation experience.
• Current or recent Challenger 350 time.
• Extensive international and oceanic experience (e.g., NAT/HLA, EASA interfaces).
• Corporate SMS leadership and emergency-response experience.
• Hands-on experience elevating flight-department standards and processes.
• Familiarity with aviation budgeting and vendor management.
• Professional certification such as NBAA CAM.

📨 Ready to lead?

Bring your PIC expertise and leadership to a world-class private operation. If you’re passionate about safety, service, and developing high-performing crews, we’d love to connect. Apply through Jet Aviation Staffing to explore this opportunity.

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