Chief PilotQuesTec Mechanical
Aircraft: CitationLocation: Columbia, MONon-type rated
Total Time3,000 hrs
PIC TimeN/A
Jet Time1,000 hrs
About This Role
QuesTec Mechanical is establishing a new corporate flight department and seeks a Chief Pilot to lead and manage the safe, efficient operation of a newly acquired 2002 Cessna Citation CJ2 (N525DL). The Chief Pilot serves as Pilot-in-Command for company flights, builds the flight department from the ground up, and ensures regulatory compliance, safety management, and aircraft readiness for executive leadership. Roughly 3 trips per month (3 days each), Part 91 operations.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Serve as Pilot-in-Command (PIC) for company flights, conducting an average of 3 trips per month (3 days per trip), may block off 8 'no fly' days per month. Ensure safe, efficient, and compliant operation of the CJ2 aircraft. Conduct pre-flight planning, weather analysis, fuel planning, and risk assessment. Maintain readiness for both scheduled and on-demand flights. Establish standard operating procedures (SOPs) aligned with FAA regulations. Build and manage the flight department as the program grows. Ensure compliance with all FAA regulations
- coordinate audits, inspections, and regulatory interactions. Oversee maintenance scheduling and coordination with service providers
- ensure aircraft airworthiness, cleanliness, and readiness. Manage relationships with FBOs, maintenance vendors, and aviation partners. Manage flight scheduling and logistics, flight logs, certifications, and operational documentation. Track operating costs, fuel usage, and budgeting inputs.
Requirements
- FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certificate required. Current First-Class Medical Certificate. Type rating and/or significant experience in Cessna Citation CJ2 or similar light jets strongly preferred. Minimum 3,000 total flight hours
- Minimum 1,000 hours turbine time. Previous experience in a Chief Pilot, Lead Pilot, or equivalent leadership role. Strong knowledge of FAA Part 91 operations (Part 135 experience is a plus).