As a Lead Captain, in addition to acting as a flight crewmember, you are responsible for ensuring effective communication between the account and Company, including the Account Manager (ACM), DOM, Director of Training, Assistant Chief Pilot (ACP), and Trip Support Specialists. You will ensure crew compliance with applicable regulations, directives, and SOP’s, assist in coordinating training events, review expense reports and invoices, and assist in managing crew member schedules. You will facilitate good working relationships and perpetuate the company's culture and ideals within your flight department.
Act as Pilot in Command (PIC) or Second in Command (SIC) as designated
Ensure compliance with flight and maintenance schedules and other directives governing the aircraft’s operation
Ensure crew compliance with flight & duty times limitations as outlined in the company if Part 135,or reasonably adhere to Part 135 standards as able if Part 91
Coordinate with DOM & ACM to ensure aircraft is cleaned as necessary (or scheduled)
Manage aircraft inventory to meet owner or user requirements (may be assigned to Cabin Attendant)
Monitor crew members’ performance and communicate to Assistant Chief Pilot (ACP) relative to annual performance reviews
Complete & approve crew expense reports the Company policy
Review monthly billing summaries. Report discrepancies to accounting
Coordinate/manage crewmember’s days off and vacation requests.
Communicate with the company for owner approval if necessary
Conduct monthly review of currency and upcoming training/evaluation requirements
Conduct annual aircraft black book audits (work with Flight Ops and ACP)
Ensure compliance with fleet requirements (SOPs, required paperwork, etc.)
Be familiar with installed equipment on aircraft. Maintain all required regulatory aircraft operational authorizations and mandates.
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Lead Captain should have the minimum experience required to safely operate the assigned aircraft in compliance with the company Operational Specifications, General Operations Manual, and Flight Operations Manual while meeting account management requirements.
FAA Part 91 and/or FAA Part 135 requirements for aircraft type assigned.
Must remain current with flight requirements - ATP certificate required.
First Class Medical Required.
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