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Chief Pilot

Location:	New Zealand
Job Type:	Permanent
Posted:	17th Aug 2009
Closing Date:	14th Sep 2009
Posted By:	Aviation Recruiting, Inc
Details:
Chief Pilot POSITION IS LOCATED IN AFGHANISTAN Main Liaison: Internal: Operations Controller, Aircrews, Chief of Safety, Chief of Maintenance, Operations Managers External: Aircraft Supplier Managers, Afghan Ministry of Transportation and Civil Aviation, NATO/ISAF flight ops, US Military ATCs Prime Objective: To develop, plan and manage operational control of fixed and rotary wing aircraft flights throughout Afghanistan Key Tasks: Controls fixed and rotary wing flight operations Advises Operations Controller on operational capabilities of aircraft fleet Works with Assistant Operations Controller and General Manager to develop operational policies and procedures Conducts aircraft crew member training and Standard Operating Procedures Monitors flight crew procedures and activities Verifies and ensures aircraft crew member proficiency Supervises and mentors air crews Develops, updates and audits Standard Operating Procedures and manuals as necessary Briefs aircrews on operational and theater specific conditions Essential Skills and Qualifications: Familiarity with Soviet aircraft capabilities and controls, e.g., Mil Mi- 8T/Mi-8MTV, Mil Mi26, Kamov KA-32, Illyushin IL-76, Antonov An-26/32, An-24 Detailed comprehension of FAA and ICAO requirements including, but not limited to: passenger operation, transport of hazardous material, standardization programs, compliance programs, weight and balance, flight plan filing and preparation Experience in aircraft and airspace deconfliction, A2C2 (Army Airspace Command and Control) Understanding of aircraft tactics, techniques, and procedures for: mountain flying and operations, restricted visibility operations, internal and external load operations, threat reaction and reporting procedures, performance planning, flight safety and crew discipline Ability to develop aircrew immersion and local area orientation procedures Knowledge and experience working with AR 95-1(US Army Flight Regulations) AFI 11-202 V3 (USAF Flight Regulations), and NATOPS (Naval/Marine Flight Regulations)Former US/UK/AUS (or equivalent) Military trained Flight Safety Officer with one tour as an FSO Experience in aircraft mishap investigation Proven experience working within a multicultural environment Excellent written and spoken English Well developed computer skills Preferable Skills and Qualifications: Combat flight experience in Iraq or Afghanistan Russian language abilities

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