WESTERN APPLICANTS ONLY (USA, UK, EU, AUS) The Chief Pilot will develop, plan and manage operational control of fixed and rotary wing aircraft flights throughout 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

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, Ilyushin 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

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• Combat flight experience in Iraq or Afghanistan
• Russian language abilities