Chief Pilot Job at Vectored Approach, Austin, TX

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  • Vectored Approach
  • Austin, TX

Job Description

Position Overview

Vectored Approach is seeking a Chief Pilot to lead our instructor team, uphold training excellence, and drive operational safety. This role is central to ensuring that every student receives industry-leading instruction in a professional, safety-first environment. You will oversee instructor development, maintain training quality, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance our programs and student experience.

What You'll Do

  • Lead and Develop the Instructor Team : Supervise, mentor, and support CFIs, overseeing onboarding, standardization, recurrent training, and performance evaluations while fostering a professional, safety-first culture.
  • Oversee Student Progress and Training Quality : Monitor progress across all programs, address challenges early, conduct stage checks and check ride prep, and maintain alignment with established training standards.
  • Coordinate Communication and Operations : Act as the central liaison among instructors, students, and leadership. Facilitate daily team calls to ensure progress on tasks, and any questions or blockers are addressed. Resolve escalated issues. Collaborate with maintenance, marketing, media, and technology teams.
  • Ensure Safety and Compliance : Lead safety meetings, conduct risk assessments, investigate incidents (including FOQA oversight), and ensure strict adherence to all training safety and compliance protocols.
  • Enhance Curriculum and Programs : Refine training content based on feedback, develop advanced course offerings, and produce SOPs, checklists, and other instructional resources.

Qualifications

  • Excellent pilot skills
  • Strong leadership and coaching capabilities.
  • 1,500 hours total flight time, 500 hours dual.
  • ATP certificate
  • 2+ years of management experience.
  • Exceptional communication and conflict resolution skills.
  • Ability to collaborate across departments and lead operational initiatives.
  • Strong organizational skills with attention to detail in documentation and compliance.

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Job Tags

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