About the Company

Vectored Approach is an aviation company providing premium flight instruction, aircraft maintenance, and charter services with a focus on safety, advanced Cirrus training, and high-end customer experiences.

Position Summary

Vectored Approach is seeking a Chief Pilot to lead its expanding FAA Part 135 charter division while overseeing operational compliance, pilot training, flight standards, and safety initiatives.

Schedule
Full-time position with availability for irregular schedules, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with FAA Part 135 regulations, SOPs, and Operations Specifications
• Oversee all company flight operations and pilot activities
• Supervise pilot qualifications, training, and currency requirements
• Develop and implement initial and recurrent training programs
• Conduct competency checks, line checks, and proficiency evaluations
• Coordinate operational control with the Director of Operations
• Monitor pilot scheduling and compliance with duty/rest requirements
• Serve as the primary liaison with FAA inspectors
• Participate in FAA proving runs, inspections, and validation events
• Maintain operational safety, professionalism, and customer service standards
• Ensure aircraft presentation and pilot professionalism standards are maintained

Requirements

• ATP required
• Appropriate aircraft ratings required
• SF50 type rating required
• FAA First Class Medical
• Minimum 3 years within the past 6 years as PIC under Part 121 or Part 135 operations
• Strong knowledge of FAA Part 135 regulations and operational standards
• Leadership and flight operations management experience
• No FAA violations, accidents, or incidents
• Availability for nights, weekends, and holiday operations

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous Chief Pilot experience
• Previous Director of Operations experience
• FAA proving run and validation experience
• Advanced avionics knowledge
• Modern charter operations experience

Benefits

• Leadership opportunity within a growing Part 135 operation
• Modern charter and training environment
• Advanced Cirrus aircraft operations
• Professional growth opportunities

Compensation

• Not specified

Aircraft

• Cirrus Vision Jet (SF50)

Location

Austin, Texas