Chief Pilot - Seattle, WA

Do you love aviation and adventure? Kenmore Air has been a cornerstone of the Pacific Northwest, offering scheduled flights, charters, and scenic flights that showcase the beauty of our region. Our Kenmore Air Express service operates a fleet of Cessna 208 Caravans, Grand Caravans and two PC12's out of Boeing Field and Paine Field, delivering reliable and safe scheduled service to the San Juan Islands as well as a variety of charter airport destinations. From navigating the skies over breathtaking landscapes to ensuring a seamless travel experience, we're more than an airline-we're in the business of creating unforgettable journeys. If you're an experienced pilot with a passion for leadership and safety, Kenmore Air offers a unique opportunity to join our team as Chief Pilot and help shape the future of regional aviation.

Essential Functions:

• Supervises the Assistant Chief Pilot and flight crew personnel
• Assist the Director of Operations in formulating operations policies, coordinates those policies, and coordinates operations and training
• Conducts and/or supervises all training activities of the flight crew
• Ensures that all aircraft are properly equipped for applicable operations
• Maintains proficiency as Captain
• Assists the Director of Operations with scheduling flight crews, including assigning Pilot-in-Command duties
• Prepares and maintains proficiency records, pilot files, PRD records, flight schedules, duty time records, reports, and correspondence pertaining to flight operation activities
• Submits all reports regarding flight personnel to the Director of Operations
• Keeps all digital and paper copies of the General Operations Manual (GOM) and operations specifications current including the master manual
• Ensure that all flight crew personnel are certified and supervised according to the requirements specified in the Federal Aviation Regulations
• Designated in company operations specifications to exercise operational control and company manager on duty (MOD) duties
• Assists the Director of Operations with reviewing and approving payroll for flight crew
• Ensures that any safety related incidents or accidents get documented immediately through our Safety Management Reporting System (SMS)

Experience:

• Minimum 3 years of PIC under Part 135/121 operations within the last 6 years or previous Chief Pilot experience
• Previous C208 and PC12 experience a plus
• Extensive IFR knowledge and experience

Requirements:

• Valid Class 1 or 2 Medical
• Valid Passport
• Unrestricted right to work in the USA and Canada
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds
• Must be willing to work a variety of flight schedules including weekends and holidays

Salary Range: $110k - $130k, DOE

As a leading employer in our industry in the Pacific Northwest, Kenmore Air is proud to offer a competitive total compensation package as well as a benefits program designed to support our employees and their families. Benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage, Paid Time Off (PTO), 401(k) with company match immediately vested upon eligibility and flight benefits! To learn more about Kenmore Air, please visit www.kenmoreair.com

Note: Candidates are required to pass a FAA pre-employment drug test.

Kenmore Air is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.