Chief Pilot | Cessna Caravan

Position Summary

The Chief Pilot will lead the operational introduction of remotely piloted Cessna Caravan aircraft within Part 135 commercial operations. This position is responsible for establishing operational objectives, policies, procedures, manuals, and safety systems while providing regulatory and organizational leadership for the remotely piloted aircraft program.

Schedule

• Full-time.
• Weekly travel to Concord required.
• Must be based in Concord or Santa Cruz, California.

Responsibilities

• Establish operational objectives and work plans for the remotely piloted Cessna Caravan fleet.
• Lead the development, modification, and implementation of General Operations Manuals (GOM).
• Develop and maintain Safety Management System (SMS) policies and procedures.
• Provide technical and operational guidance for integrating remotely piloted aircraft into Part 135 operations.
• Support regulatory compliance and coordination associated with remotely piloted commercial operations.
• Develop team members and future aviation leaders while maintaining a strong safety culture.
• Collaborate with engineering, certification, personnel, and other organizational teams.
• Establish operational processes supporting safe and effective commercial flight operations.
• Address complex operational challenges and evaluate their impact on the broader program.
• Support the safe and compliant introduction and scaling of remotely piloted aircraft technology.

Requirements

• Minimum 1,200 hours Flight Time in accordance with 14 CFR § 135.243(c).
• Experience creating or modifying aviation manuals.
• Minimum three years of aviation leadership experience overseeing senior individual contributors or other leaders.
• Ability to be based in Concord or Santa Cruz, California.
• Ability to travel to Concord weekly.
• Must qualify as a U.S. Person under applicable U.S. export control requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Meet the requirements of 14 CFR § 119.71 for Chief Pilot of a non-ATP operation.
• Experience with Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) or advanced flight deck automation.
• Experience introducing new technologies into Part 135 or Part 121 operations.
• Strong understanding of flight operations and their integration with broader organizational systems and long-term strategy.

Benefits

• Paid time off.
• Healthcare benefits.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Short-term disability coverage.
• Long-term disability coverage.
• Life insurance.
• Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) as part of the compensation package.

Compensation

• $213,100–$245,000 per year base salary.
• Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).