Director Of Corporate Flight, Chief Pilot & Safety Officer

About Us
Saltchuk’s corporate home office offers an extraordinary work environment that combines the close-knit atmosphere of a small company with the perks and resources of a large corporation! Saltchuk is a privately owned family of diversified freight transportation, marine service, logistics, and energy distribution companies headquartered in Seattle. With consolidated annual revenue of approximately $5 billion and 7,000 employees, Saltchuk is ranked among Washington’s largest privately held businesses. We believe in – and champion – the inherent value of our companies’ individual brands. Saltchuk is a values-driven organization. We put safety first. We are reliable — we take care of our customers and conduct business with honesty and integrity. We are committed to each other, to protecting our environment, and to contributing to our communities.
Position Summary
Saltchuk is looking for an expert pilot to lead our best-in-class Corporate Flight department through an exciting transition from a Falcon 2000EX EASy to a new Gulfstream G500 aircraft being delivered in 2024.   As the Director of Corporate Flight, Chief Pilot, and Safety Officer, you will manage a team responsible for our corporate aircraft's maintenance and safe, reliable operation. As an IS-BAO-certified operator, upholding this standard is essential. We value leaders who have integrity and ethics, practice open communication, and encourage a positive team environment.
Job Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to the flight and maintenance team to ensure safety, performance, and excellent customer service for the company, shareholders, and guests.
• When acting as the pilot-in-command, supervise the second-in-command to ensure smooth and efficient aircraft operation.
• Prepare flight plans, study route weather and airport conditions, and ensure aircraft airworthiness through maintenance and preflight inspections.
• Conduct flights safely and prudently, following company policies, Federal Aviation Administration regulations, and Department of Homeland Security regulations.
• Advise management on the status and requirements for aircraft and other equipment related to department needs and goals.
• Maintain an operations procedures manual and ensure personnel follow the manual, appropriate regulations, and company policies.
• Follow safety and security procedures to protect our aircraft, facilities, and employees, including considerations for severe weather conditions.
• Stay informed on the latest developments within the business aviation community, including FARs and other regulations affecting operations at federal, state, local, and foreign levels.
• Ensure that the aircraft is clean and fully prepared for flight, with provisions on board for the safety and comfort of passengers.
• Ensure accurate aircraft fueling, weight and balance, and performance calculations meet the FARs, using checklists as needed.
• Make decisions to start, delay, cancel flights, or deviate from the planned route or destination when operating conditions when required.
• Prepare and supervise annual operating budgets, including expenses and capital expenditures.
• Coordinate flight operations and maintenance activities to align with the air transportation needs of the company.
• Evaluate department personnel to ensure outstanding performance and provide training for initial, recurrent, and upgrade requirements.
• Collaborate with various departments at Saltchuk's corporate home office to support your team, operations, and overall business needs.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a Director of a privately owned Corporate Flight department, managing a team of aviation professionals preferred.
• Prior experience demonstrating safety leadership, implementing pro-active safety measures and a culture of continuous safety improvements desired.   
• Airline Transport Pilot Certificate with Fixed Wing Multi-Engine and Instrument Rating.
• New Gulfstream 500 experience or experience flying Gulfstreams highly preferred.  Prior experience and type rated for the Dassault Falcon 2000EX EASy with FAA-approved Type Rating a plus or recurrent training within the last 12 Months and/or a GVII rating.
• 5000+ Hours Total Flight Time, 3000+ Hours Pilot in Command, 2000+ Hours Jet, 1000+ Hours in Type.
• Preference will be given to local candidates with Falcon/Gulfstream or similar aircraft-size experience.
• Bachelor's Degree and Corporate Aviation Experience preferred.
• IS-BAO operations and audit experience preferred.
• CAM Certification and Safety Certifications are a plus. 

Salary & Benefits
You’ll get market-competitive pay and benefits include medical, dental, and vision plans, life insurance, and disability benefits. We also practice generous 401(k) company matching to help you save for your future. 

• Starting base salary range $260,000 to $300,000, plus bonus.
• We practice generous 401(k) company contributions to help you save for your future. Match of 4% + an additional 3% Company Discretionary contribution.
• Three weeks vacation/year, 9 holidays/year, 2 personal holidays/year, and 12 days of sick leave/ year.
• Employer-subsidized Medical/Dental/Vision Plans for employees and dependents. • Employer-paid Life/AD&D/Long-Term Disability insurance.
• Free ORCA Transportation Card and monthly transportation subsidy.
• Generous charitable giving matching program.  

How to Apply
Qualified applicants should respond by sending their resume to: Erin Kittleman Sr. HR Director, Human Resources, Saltchuk at  erin@saltchuk.com | 450 Alaskan Way S Suite #708| Seattle, WA 98104
Equal Opportunity Employer
All Saltchuk companies prohibit discrimination based on race, gender, gender-identity, or gender expression; sexual orientation; geographic background; national origin; age; disability; veteranstatus; economic status; marital status; religious beliefs; or genetics.