Deputy Chief Pilot Part 125

Our client is a leading turnkey charter solutions in Papua New Guinea that are currently looking for a Deputy Chief Pilot (Part 125) who will be responsible of managing the part 125 Fixed Wing Pilots and operations. 

This is a position on rotation with company housing, flights, transport, meals, and laundry, provided at base. A competitive and well-rounded remuneration package will be offered to successful candidates.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensuring that flying operations are conducted in accordance with applicable air legislation and company manual and in accordance with the company’s licences.
• Establishing and keeping current the company technical library containing all the required operational documents and publications for Fixed Wing Flight Operations.
• Maintaining the Company system of flight crew administration and in particular a proper system of record keeping and rostering to facilitate observance of crew flight and duty time limitations and to enable monitoring of flight crew qualifications, licensing, and limitations.
• Responsible for the effective and efficient rostering of all Fix Wing Pilots and to ensure a system of progression is in place to support the retention of key individuals.
• Assist the Training and Checking Captains
• Establishing and overseeing a system of check and training for company pilots, other air crew, and appropriate ground staff to include check of pilot proficiency in normal and emergency procedures on each aircraft operated; and the provision of crew emergency training and dangerous goods awareness training
• Liaise with the Authority in respect of all matters concerning the company’s FW operations.
• Appointing lead pilots for contract, projects, or remote operations as appropriate.
• Ensure all corporate information is captured within the Company’s business systems adhering to Recordkeeping policies and procedures.
• Other duties and responsibilities including but not limited to being part of the budget team.

• CASA/ICAO license for the type of aircraft assigned to and/or the ability to acquire in a timely manner.
• Preferably rated on the DHC 6 or similar and minimum of 5000 hours with a minimum of 3000 hours in command.
• Exceptional candidates in a similar managerial capacity on twin turboprops but non-rated on DHC-6s may also be considered.
• High level computer literacy skills in the Microsoft package of software.
• Mature and responsible individual who is capable of working under pressure.
• Able to cope with clients and adhere to schedules under trying conditions.
• Prepared to travel to other locations within the company.
• Adaptability to dynamic work environment in light of changing needs and a non- Western culture.
• Level 5 English proficiency