Chief Pilot Summit Helicopters, Inc Salem, VA Job Details Full-time $149,999 - $180,000 a year 8 hours ago Benefits Travel reimbursement Stock options Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Food allowance Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications FAA Medical Certificate Post-trip inspection protocols Fire suppression Team leadership Direct client contact Employee training Pre-flight safety checks High school diploma or GED Driver's License Records management Flight operations Rotorcraft helicopter piloting Flight line maintenance Pilot License Leadership Full Job Description Job Summary Summit Helicopters, an employee-owned company, is currently seeking candidates for Chief Pilot. Summit Helicopters, Inc. conducts a variety of operations ranging from Part 91/133/135/137, forestry spraying and DOI Firefighting. The candidate must have an extensive background in firefighting, long line/external load, utility/powerline, conducting/scheduling training, and customer interaction. The candidate will also be responsible for RTS maintenance flights for our 145 Repair Station. Considerable flight time must have been achieved in Bell 206B, 206L, 407, 205, UH1H, 412 and 429 airframes. Essential to Summit's mission are our employees who provide a unique set of skills, knowledge and experience that support us in providing competitive and reliable aircraft services. Summit's commitment to our employees is recognized through our competitive benefits package and compensation along with taking part in innovative projects in the ever-changing aviation avionics market. Primary responsibilities include, but not limited to: Maintaining and updating the GOM, Ops Specs, and other critical documents. Managing pilot qualifications, pilot schedules, and operational readiness. Interacting directly with the FAA Administrative duties associated with customer billing. Direct interaction with our 145 repair station management. A current FAA commercial pilot certificate (helicopter), Class 1 or 2 medical. Required skills/

Abilities:

Strong leadership and interpersonal skills. Must be able to exercise good judgement in a team environment as well as in aircraft operation and safety. Must have problem solving and organizational skills. Performing pre and post flight inspections. Must be willing to work in an environment that is subject to changing climate conditions and moderate noise levels and move items of 50 pounds or more on a regular basis. Active, valid Driver's License required. High school diploma, or GED required. Must be able to pass pre-employment background check and FAA. regulated drug/alcohol tests prior to start. Will be enrolled in our random drug pool.

Benefits:

Employee Stock Option Plan, 401K matching, Dental, Vision, Health insurance, HSA Matching Paid Time Off and Life insurance. $50 per day food allowance, travel lodging provided-private room.

Pay:

$149,999.00 - $180,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan

Work Location:

In person