Chief PilotAlerion Aviation
Aircraft: N/ALocation: West Palm Beach, FLNon-type rated
Total Time3,000 hrs
PIC Time2,000 hrs
About This Role
Alerion Aviation, a boutique aircraft management company operating one of the largest private fleets in South Florida, is seeking an experienced Chief Pilot to join their Flight Operations Leadership Team. This leadership role is responsible for professional standards, regulatory compliance, operational readiness, and performance management of all assigned flight crew under Part 135 operations. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3,000 total flight hours with previous leadership experience in a Part 135 environment and must hold an ATP certificate. The position offers comprehensive benefits including 100% company-sponsored medical premiums, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and known crewmember badging, with the opportunity to lead a professional pilot team in a safety-first organization with Platinum Elite status.
Requirements
- Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certificate required
- Must meet Chief Pilot qualification requirements under 14 CFR §119.71
- Minimum 3,000 hours total flight time
- Previous leadership experience within a Part 135 environment required
- Strong working knowledge of Part 119 and Part 135 regulatory framework
- Experience participating in FAA inspections and regulatory compliance activities
- Type rating in at least one aircraft operated by the company preferred
- Authority to work in the United States
- Pass DOT pre-employment drug test
- Pass TSA fingerprint-based criminal history records check
- Ability to support 24/7 operational environment including weekends and holidays
- Strong organizational, decision-making, and communication skills
- High attention to detail and commitment to procedural compliance
- Strong collaboration skills across multiple departments
- Check Airman experience preferred
- Instructor Pilot experience preferred
- 2,000 hours Multi PIC time preferred
- Experience with FAA Data Collection Tools (DCTs) preferred
- Experience supporting ARGUS, Wyvern, IS-BAO audits preferred
- Prior Chief Pilot or Assistant Chief Pilot experience in Part 135 preferred