Beond is seeking a highly experienced and skilled Chief Pilot to join our team. As a premium leisure airline, we are dedicated to providing exceptional travel experiences to our guests.

 

The Chief Pilot (CP) is appointed by, and reports to the NPFO, and is responsible for: 

• Overseeing of operational delivery 

• Day-to-day management of the flight crew. 

• Lead and developing flight crew in order to ensure:

1. Required flight safety and regulatory compliance levels are achieved. 

2. Optimum operational delivery of an effective, efficient and flexible flight crew work force. 

• Defining and implementing strategy, process and policy to ensure consistent and cost-effective management of: 

1.Flight crew selection and recruitment. 

2.Flight crew roster patterns 

3.Flight crew career progress. 

4.Base transfer scheme. 

• Assisting in the development, review and update of the company Operations Manuals (OM). 

 

Chief Pilot’s main duties and responsibilities are: 

• Ensure a safe operation through the continuous performance management of pilots ensuring compliance with all Beond policies and procedures. 
• Oversight of Safety by monitoring of ASR reporting rates and base occurrences trends, providing appropriate mitigations and escalating issues as required. 
• Escalate to NPFO and NPSSC on issues affecting the safety policy, operational regulatory compliance, operational standards, process and procedures. 
• Develop and maintain a team management strategy/style which creates a positive, just culture which engenders flight crew to feel valued and to trust and respect the pilot management team. 
• Consult and involve crew in decision making to enhance the working relationship. 
• Encourage pilots to think safety, on-time performance, cost and service. 
• Support the Flight Operations Management team to identify and implement cost savings initiatives, balancing safety with cost. 
• Monitor performance promoting OTP and Fuel conservation measures at base. 
• Assisting the Flight Operations in developing local processes. 
• Managing specific projects as directed by the Nominated Person Flight Operations. 
• Representing Beond on flight operational matters at Base level where technical expertise is required to improve safety. 
• Accountable for leading and managing pilots to deliver an efficient and flexible workforce. 
• Ensure commercial awareness within the pilot community. 
• Coach and mentor pilots as appropriate. 
• Manage pilot career development, particularly Command development. 
• Deliver effective and consistent communications. 
• In liaison with rostering chair the flight crew planning meeting. 
• Personal accountability for the resolution of pilot related issues and conflicts (including performance issues) when necessary. 
• In liaison with P&T, to maintain crew terms and conditions to reflect legislative changes and to balance pilots and business requirements. 
• In liaison with HR, to effectively manage disciplinary and grievance procedure, escalation of issues and pro active management/training. 
• Manage Flight Crew sickness and attendance management. 
• Provide reports and feedback on flight crew performance as required. 
• Generating, monthly, and annual reports related to flight crew performance. 
• Other relevant duties as directed by the NPFO  

 

• Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL)
• A320 Valid Type Rating
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Pilot, with a minimum of 3 years in a leadership or managerial role
• In-depth knowledge of aviation regulations, policies, and procedures
• Strong understanding of safety management systems and risk assessment
• Excellent leadership and managerial skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a team
• Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• High level of integrity and commitment to safety and compliance

Disclaimer:

If you do not receive a response from us within 4 weeks of submitting your application, please consider your application to be unsuccessful due to the high volume of applications we receive.