Lufthansa

Chief Pilot Operations

Lufthansa • $90K — $130K *
Goodyear, AZ 85338In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED required
  • Bachelor's degree required
  • 1-3 years as an instructor pilot or equivalent aviation leadership experience
  • Fluency in English necessary for effective communication
  • Possess CPL ME/SE IR, CFI, CFII, or comparable experience
  • Strong proficiency in Excel and Outlook
  • Ability to manage high stress levels

Responsibilities

  • Drive team performance through clear communication of expectations and planning
  • Review training and check ride data to identify trends and areas for improvement
  • Establish resource allocation priorities for instructor training programs
  • Support compliance with student pilot documentation and training records
  • Conduct Progress Checks and UPRT evaluations
  • Deliver instructional training to new pilots
  • Perform other assigned duties as needed

Benefits

  • Collaborative working environment
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
  • Flexibility in managing training schedules
  • Engagement with a dedicated Standards Team
  • Emphasis on high-quality pilot training and safety
Full Job Description
Tasks
The Chief Pilot Operations is responsible for:

  • Drives team performance by clearly communicating expectations & effectively planning, monitoring, & evaluating performance, including annual instructor training requirements
  • Regularly reviews training & check ride data, identifying trends and addressing areas of concern with the Standards Team and Flight Instructors (FIs)
  • Establishes priorities for resource allocation to ensure the timely completion of instructor training programs
  • Supports the Standards Team & Mentor Pilots in achieving full compliance with student pilot documentation & training record requirements
  • Conducts Progress Checks & UPRT evaluations on behalf of LAT
  • Delivers Instructor Training


* All other duties as assigned or required

Requirements
To excel in this role, you will need a combination of the following qualifications:

  • High school diploma/GED required
  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Minimum of 1-3 years of experience as an instructor pilot and worked previously in a leadership role, or aviation experience commiserate with job duties including all applicable requirements of FAR's
  • Fluency in English required
  • Must be able to communicate efficiently verbally and in writing
  • Must be able to efficiently apply collaborative techniques
  • Must possess CPL ME/SE IR, CFI, CFII, or have comparable experience
  • Excellent skills in excel and outlook
  • Excellent detail oriented
  • Excellent commitment
  • Excellent responsibility
  • Excellent teamwork
  • Required to travel
  • Must possess a valid driver's license
  • Must possess a legal work permit in the U.S.
  • Manage high stress levels


* CV/Resume required

* Company will not provide relocation assistance

About Lufthansa

Lufthansa is the largest airline in Germany and one of the largest in Europe. The company operates a fleet of more than 700 aircraft and serves more than 200 destinations worldwide. Lufthansa is known for its high-quality service and has won numerous awards for its customer satisfaction. The company is headquartered in Cologne, Germany and has a workforce of more than 130,000 employees. Lufthansa is committed to sustainability and has set ambitious goals to reduce its carbon footprint and promote sustainable aviation. The company is also a member of the Star Alliance, a global airline alliance that includes 26 airlines.
Learn more about Lufthansa
Size
138,353 employees
Industry
Business Services
* Ladders Estimates

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