Corporate Aviation Management

Appendixes, Selected Bibliogrophy, Index

Appendixes Selecred l3ibliogrophy Index Appendix A Job Descriptions Job descriptions play an important role in identifying the tasks to be performed and can be used as a guide in recruiting, interviewing, reviewing, and promoting. The following are job descriptions containing the position basic function, duties and responsibilities, and the training and background expected. Job Title: Aviation Department Manager Reports To: Company President Basic Function: Broad authority and responsibility to supervise all phases ofthe Aviation Department. Supervises Flight Operations, Maintenance, and Scheduling . Duties and Responsibilities 1. Responsible for maintammg maximum standards of safety through proper maintenance, pilot proficiency, and flight schedules. 2. Keeps fully informed on FAA regulations pertinent to operations . 3. Recommends the standards to be followed in procurement, operation, and maintenance of aircraft. 4. Develops and maintains flight operations manual, training manual; incorporates FAA flight regulations; creates flight operating specifications, company flight rules, pilot proficiency 278 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. Appendix A checks, periodic inspections of aircraft, and necessary flight logs and records. Coordinates with Maintenance Chiefon inspection and maintenance of aircraft and engines. Coordinates with the Chief Pilot on the training ofpilots and maintaining pilot proficiency. Prepares reports required by Company, FAA, or other governmental agencies. Responsible for preparation of budgets, auditing of all charges for maintenance, equipment, fuel, and other operational expenses . Keeps abreast of latest information on the development and availability ofaircraft and aircraft equipment to be used as a basis for recommending improvements to be incorporated on Company airplanes. Prepares or delegates authority to prepare flight schedules to meet needs of company travelers to obtain maximum aircraft utilization. Provides for licensing and registration of airplanes. Acts as pilot on relief basis. Responsible for comfort and convenience of passengers. Represents the company as directed in national organizations relating to operation ofcompany aircraft. Makes summary appraisals at specified times of department personnel outlining individual weaknesses and suggestions for correction. Appraisals to be kept as part ofpersonnel file. Performs or delegates line or proficiency checks. While the operation ofthe aircraft is governed by Federal Aviation Regulations and company standard operating procedures, it is the Manager's responsibility to maintain adherence to these regulations, as well as to prohibit implementation of arbitrary policies by the flight crews. This function shall be coordinated with the ChiefPilot. Corollary responsibilities include scheduling and flight control procedures, flight crew recurrent training procedures, aircraft operational procedures, aircraft utilization, etc. Coordinates personnel rules, policy, and wage evaluations for Operations, Maintenance, and Ground Personnel, to optimize departmental efficiency. Is concerned with passenger, aircraft, and facilities security at home base. Insures that all publications are revised and current. Job Descriptions Job Specifications 1. Education (check level required): High School College _____ or equivalent experience. Technical training (specify area): Maintenance or Engineering. 2. Knowledge and Skills: Five thousand hours in command of turbine aircraft preferably in type of aircraft operated by the Company. Management training or management experience. Job Title: Chief Pilot Reports To: Aviation Department Manager 279 Basic Function: General management ofpilots; including flight scheduling, training, and regulations. Assists the Manager in all duties involving the operation of Company airplanes. Duties and Responsibilities 1. Acts as Manager during Manager's absence. 2. Coordinates with Schedule and Maintenance to ensure efficient aircraft utilization and that each aircraft scheduled to fly has been properly released for flight. 3. Coordinates with Federal Aviation Agency personnel and other Company representatives in matters that pertain to the operation or evaluation of the pilots, mechanics, aircraft, or equipment . 4. Assures that all flight personnel are properly qualified and trained for duties to which they are assigned. 5. Develops programs to promote safety and standardization in all flight activities. 6. Develops control procedures for manuals, including Aircraft Flight Manual, Training Manuals, and Flight Operations Manual. Assures revisions are made to Operations Manual and Aircraft Flight Manual. 7. Acts as coordinator between Flight Department and Contract Training Agencies, arranging school, simulator and flight training : arranges type ratings and pilot proficiency checks to ensure timely completion of required items. Develops in-house flight training programs. Ensures that the latest operating procedures and changes are made available to each pilot as soon as possible. Is responsible for scheduling pilots for flight and ground train- 280 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. Appendix A ing. Maintains flight training folder for each pilot that will include copies of pilot certificate, medical...