Chief Pilot - Calgary, Canada - Lynx Air

Lynx Air

Verified Company

Calgary, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Are you excited about the prospect of joining a startup organization?

Interested in being a part of the changing skies in Canada and beyond?

Want to work with world-class leaders who have extensive industry know-how?

Curious about how it feels to contribute and join Canada's newest airline while redefining affordable air travel?

If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you

We are seeking a
Chief Pilot for our
Flight Operations team
to join our rapidly expanding, dynamic organization Reporting to the Director, Flight Operations/Operations Manager, the Chief Pilot is responsible for managing all activities pertaining to the airline's pilots.

WHO WE ARE:

Let your career fly with Lynx Air, Canada's newest ultra-affordable airline. Our mission is to make air travel accessible for all, by offering low-cost, safe and customer-first flying experiences. With airfares sky-high in Canada, we're here to change the game

Our brand-new fleet of Boeing 737 MAX planes will take Canadians to select Canadian and USA destinations at an ultra-affordable price point and we're excited to be building our team that will help us get there.

With backing from prominent investors, we're poised to revolutionize the Canadian airline industry.

Join our team and be part of the changing skies of Canadian aviation

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

Responsible for the professional standards of the flight crews under his/her authority
Implement the company's safety policy and ensure that the pilot group operates with the highest possible safety standards
Provide strong, visible and inspired leadership to the Lynx Air pilot group
Achieve a safe, reliable, efficient and costeffective work force to ensure Lynx Air's continued growth plans are met
Establish and maintain a regular cadence of communication with the pilot group, ensuring regular feedback is received and responded to
Act as a voice of the company and promote the company's strategy to frontline employees, vendors, and OEMs
Develop pilot hiring standards and strategy in concert with the People & Culture team
Ensure the pilot group is properly organized, staffed, developed and motivated
Invest time connecting with the pilot group on current and future issues related to pilot working conditions
Develop and continuously improve standard operating procedures
Maintain a positive working relationship with ALPA on issues related to the pilot group
Identify deficiencies and develop strategies to ensure that Flight Crew are mentored and disciplined in accordance with Company policies and procedures
Liaise with the Inflight Manager on matters pertaining to operational issues involving Cabin Crew
Liaise with the Operations Manager on issues that pertain to Flight Crew working conditions
Develop and/or implement all required approved training programs for Lynx Air pilots
Develop and maintain approved programs, in accordance with the Approved Check Pilot ('ACP') Manual, for Initial and Recurrent qualifications of Check Pilots
Monitor Check Pilot performance and provide feedback as required
Create and maintain scripted Pilot Proficiency Checks ('PPC')
Perform other responsibilities delegated by the Director, Flight Operations
Issue bulletins, directives and notices to the flight crews as required
Determine operational suitability and requirements of all airports and routes served by Lynx Air
Action and distribution of accident, incident, and other occurrence reports
Process and action any IQMS and flight crew reports, including corrective actions to findings
Assume any responsibilities delegated by the Operations Manager
Maintain currency as a Lynx Air captain
Attend safety management (SMS) committee meetings
Establish and maintain key relationships with other company departments
Ensure all flight operations personnel are properly instructed in the execution of their duties, and the relationship of those duties, to the operation
Actively participate in, and be a proponent of, all company human resources, safety management, and quality assurance practices

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE:

Hold a valid Airline Transport Pilot License, a valid Instrument Rating, and a type rating for at least one of the types of operated
Have at least 3 years pilotincommand experience:
of an aeroplane referred to in paragraph a) of the Canadian Aviation Regulations; and

- in the weight group (more or less than 100,000 lbs); and
- in domestic and international passenger operations

Be qualified for line flying in Lynx Air operations
Demonstrate knowledge to the Minister with respect to the content of the Company Operations Manual, Training Manuals, Standard Operating Procedures, Approved Check Pilot Manual (if applicable), and the provisions of the Regulations and Standards necessary to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the position; and
The chief pilot's personal record in relation to a