Flight Operations (King Air Pilot)

Summary

Provides efficient and cost-effective office support operations to the NYPA enterprise. Ensures NYPA information assets are protected, accessible and supports business needs.  

Plans, directs, and controls all aspects of the company's aircraft operation. Responsible for aircraft maintenance and flight administration. #LI-VB1
 

Responsibilities

• Safely operate the company airplane in accordance with approved operating procedures and current FAA regulations. As Pilot-in-Command, maintain in-flight control of aircraft; monitor aircraft condition and performance, review limitations and operational concerns, monitor fuel requirements, necessity and condition of alternate airports, and determine operational implications of malfunctions, altering flight operations as necessary.
• Conduct flight planning, evaluate and monitor weather, maintain aircraft readiness, and oversee routine aircraft servicing.
• Maintain and verify aircraft and pilot flight records using PFM software.  Assist department personnel with reports and scheduling as required. 
• Maintain contact with Chief Pilot and Travel Desk to update schedule changes and passengers’ needs.  Process/edit all requests, as necessary, ensuring that correct data is entered in the PFM system.
• Maintain aircraft navigational databases, charts, and aircraft and FAA publications as required.  Familiar with Company Aircraft Policy and Procedures manual.
• Coordinate with fixed-base operators to ensure proper services, e.g., fueling, de-icing,  are performed during stopovers and hanger stays, as requested
   

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledgeable about all FAA regulations pertinent to Authority aircraft operations, and of Flight Department policies and procedures.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with passengers and other flight crew.  
• As a problem solver, ability to use experience and training to facilitate travel of company personnel under changing conditions.  As Pilot in Command, capable of providing clear, concise instructions and guidance to passengers and crew members during normal and emergency operations.
• Acting as Pilot-in-Command, ability to make in-flight control decisions that can be critical regarding safety, and which rely on evaluation of conditions and options and input from copilots. Operate under the general administrative direction of the Chief Pilot and receive guidance from department leadership  when questions arise.  

Education, Experience and Certifications

Required:

• An FAA Airline Transport Pilot license with instrument and multi-engine ratings, required.
• Minimum of 3500 total flight hours.
• Position requires a high level of education and skill to operate complex equipment in a dynamic environment with many factors that must be constantly evaluated.   A high level of operational experience is necessary both for safety and insurance requirements.  Decisions affect safety and security of personnel and company assets.
• High school diploma 

Preferred:

• Minimum of 1500 hours in multi-engine aircraft as pilot-in-command
• King Air BE-300 type certification.
• Current King Air 350/360 simulator-based training course. 
• A minimum of two years of college or equivalent technical experience.

Physical Requirements

• FAA 2nd Class medical certificate required.
• Occasional operations outside of normal business hours (12 to 14-hour duty day), on nights, and weekends. 
• Meteorological conditions affecting area of operations include thunderstorms, high winds, ice and snow, extended outdoor work in inclement conditions and work in a high noise, dynamic airport environment.