Chief Pilot

BIGHORN AIRWAYS, INC, is seeking an experienced Chief Pilot to join our team.  This position offers the opportunity to work with a wide variety of customers and employees. The primary responsibility of the Chief Pilot is to maintain the professional standards of Bighorn Airways flight crews and be involved in the daily flight operations of Bighorn Airways.

Company Summary: Bighorn Airways is a diverse aviation company which includes operating a fleet of aircraft on US government contracts for smoke jumping and para cargo operations in Alaska and the lower 48, as well as overseas operations, and is a DOD approved air carrier. Bighorn Airways has been a leader in the aviation community in Wyoming and the Inter- Mountain West for over 50 years.

What we offer: Bighorn Airways offers excellent pay, comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401k with company match as well as supplemental insurance, paid vacation, sick time, and holidays. We also value our employees and reward dedication, providing a career path for those with the knowledge and desire to excel and contribute to improving our operations.

Our location in Sheridan, WY provides a high quality of life, great schools, and no state income tax. Located at the base of the Bighorn Mountains, there are countless options for those who enjoy outdoor recreation. Sheridan also has a surprising number of cultural options for a town of its size, including stage productions, concerts, festivals, museums, and even polo. One week each July the town is taken over by the WYO rodeo, with a variety of activities, parades, and nightly rodeo performances. There are also numerous sports and activities for both children and adults, including soccer and ice hockey leagues, and summer programs for kids. Close-by communities where some of Bighorn employees live include Dayton, Ranchester, Parkman, Big Horn, Story, and Buffalo. All offer small-town living and have their own list of activities each year. The larger cities of Billings and Casper are each 2 hours away.

Essential Job Functions

• Overall guidance, supervision and scheduling of flight crews.
• Standardization and coordination of procedures used by crewmembers.
• Coordinate with the training manager to verify the required testing, flight checks, and currency requirements.
• Coordinate with Director of Maintenance to ensure continued aircraft worthiness.
• Verification of duty/rest time compliance.
• Maintain all pilot records, pilot medical status and pilot training status.
• Ensure aircraft have current W & B, AFM and approved checklists.
• Work closely with the FAA to meet all regulatory requirements and maintain operational approvals.
• Monitor and maintain company flight logs.
• Periodically perform ramp inspections on all company aircraft to ensure proper status.
• Ensure the Flight Operations Department is collecting, posting and verifying flight logs and discrepancy logs in accordance with the GOM.
• Maintain reference library in accordance with approved operating and training procedures.
• Develop conflict resolution strategies regarding flight crew issues.
• Assist Director of Operations, as needed.
• Oversee and supervise Flight Attendant program.
• Work effectively under time constraints and pressure.
• Adhere to the established policies and procedures outlined in company manuals and the Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR’s)
• Maintain pilot and aircraft currency and fly as necessary to support the company flight schedule.
• Ability to obtain or currently hold a SECRET clearance

Requirements/Qualifications 

• ATP, First Class medical, 5000 hrs. total time, 4000 hrs. PIC, 3000 hrs. multi-engine. Hold a current flight instructor certificate with multi-engine rating.  
• Must be proficient at maintaining an Operations Manual, Operations Specifications and Training Manual.  
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Must be proficient in Rocky Mountain hot and high operations.
• A bachelor’s degree in Business or Aviation Management, or the equivalent, is preferred.   
• Extensive experience in large aircraft operations desired.
• Experience with government and overseas operations and contracts preferred.
• This employment opportunity requires a person who possesses strong customer service skills and an enthusiastic attitude.  

Bighorn Airways, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran