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Chief Pilot (Part 119) — Head of Flight Standards & Training
✈️ Chief Pilot (Part 119) — Head of Flight Standards & Training
Lead the standard of excellence for NICHOLAS AIR flight operations. As our Chief Pilot, you will champion pilot qualifications, training, checking, standardisation, and professional development while partnering closely with the Director of Operations to uphold rigorous regulatory compliance and an unwavering safety culture.
🧭 Role at a Glance
This Part 119 management position is based at our Oxford, Mississippi headquarters. You’ll guide a high-performing pilot group, ensure conformity with 14 CFR requirements, and maintain your own aircraft qualification and currency with at least one NICHOLAS AIR type.
🧰 What You’ll Do
- Manage, supervise, standardise, and develop flight crewmembers.
- Oversee pilot qualifications, training, checking, and regulatory compliance.
- Promote and model a positive, proactive safety culture across flight operations.
- Partner with the Director of Operations to ensure adherence to regulations, Operations Specifications, and company policies.
- Maintain aircraft qualification and currency as required by company policy and regulation.
🎯 What You’ll Bring
- Meets all applicable Chief Pilot qualification requirements of 14 CFR §§ 119.69 and 119.71.
- Holds an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate with appropriate ratings.
- Holds a type rating in at least one aircraft operated by NICHOLAS AIR.
- For first-time Chief Pilots: minimum of three (3) years of experience within the preceding six (6) years as Pilot in Command in Part 121 or Part 135 operations.
- Ability to maintain aircraft qualification and currency in a NICHOLAS AIR aircraft.
🌟 Benefits & Workstyle
- Industry-leading pilot benefits package.
- Exposure to general pilot rotations and home-basing benefits noted by NICHOLAS AIR for its pilot workforce.
- This Chief Pilot position is explicitly HQ-based in Oxford, Mississippi.
📨 How to Apply
Ready to elevate standards and lead by example? Submit your resume and credentials highlighting your ATP, type ratings, and Part 121/135 leadership experience. Qualified candidates will be contacted by the NICHOLAS AIR recruiting team.