HIRSCHI COMPANIES, LLC — Henderson Executive Airport (KHND), Nevada
Pay: $225,000–$265,000 per year
Director of Aviation
Pilot in Command | Bombardier Challenger 300 | Part 91 | Henderson Executive (KHND), Nevada
ABOUT US Hirschi Companies is a diversified enterprise of construction, service, transportation, fleet, manufacturing, and real estate businesses across Nevada, Arizona, and Utah, with more than 1,000 team members. Our standard is simple: Expect More. Enterprise Aviation operates a Bombardier Challenger 300 under Part 91 from Henderson Executive Airport to support leadership travel across the enterprise and the markets we serve.
THE ROLE We are seeking a proven corporate aviation professional to lead Enterprise Aviation and serve as Pilot in Command of the Challenger 300. This is a flying leadership role with full command authority in the aircraft and full accountability for the department on the ground, reporting to enterprise executive leadership. This is a buildout seat. The Director of Aviation owns the people, the processes, the equipment, and the assets, and is expected to arrive operating, not orienting. Aircraft maintenance is performed under a maintenance contract, and the Director of Aviation owns the maintenance program and manages that contract to our standard.
WHAT YOU WILL OWN Command of every assigned flight, including final authority to delay, divert, or cancel for safety. Flight planning, performance, weather and risk assessment, and international operations. Standard operating procedures, the operations manual, and the Safety Management System. The maintenance program and contract, including scheduling, work scope and invoice approval, and records. The aircraft is enrolled on engine and parts programs and tracked on CAMP. FAA compliance for the operating entity, including LOAs, the MEL, RVSM, and international operations procedures. A vetted pipeline of contract pilots for both seats. The aircraft, hangar, ground equipment, and records, maintained and presented to a standard that protects the value of the asset. Hangar, FBO, fuel, insurance, and vendor relationships. Building and leading the flight department team, including the hiring and development of a First Officer. A Client Focused travel experience for principals, family members, executives, and guests, with absolute discretion.
REQUIRED FAA Airline Transport Pilot certificate with Airplane Multi Engine Land and Instrument ratings. 3,500 hours Pilot in Command, 2,500 hours multi engine, and 1,000 hours turbojet. Minimum five years as Pilot in Command in Part 91 corporate, private, or family office operations. Prior experience as Director of Aviation, Chief Pilot, or Aviation Manager. FAA First Class Medical certificate. Clean FAA record with no accidents, incidents, violations, or enforcement actions. Valid passport with no travel restrictions. Residence in the Las Vegas valley, established before the start date. Approval by the company aviation insurance carrier.
PREFERRED Current CL-30 type rating. Type rating training is company funded for an otherwise qualified candidate. Challenger 300 series time and current simulator training. Experience standing up a flight department, including manuals, SMS, and records systems. CAMP experience and working knowledge of Challenger maintenance programs. Experience obtaining and maintaining Part 91 LOAs and MEL programs. International, high density altitude, and mountain airport experience.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS Base salary of $225,000 to $265,000, based on qualifications and experience. Company paid type rating, recurrent, and international training. Medical, dental, and vision plan options. 401(k) retirement plan with company match. Relocation Bonus up to $35,000. Certain rules apply.
OUR SELECTION PROCESS Our process is thorough and it is designed to be. Finalists complete a full logbook and training records review, verification of certificates and check ride history, professional reference checks including prior chief pilots or directors of aviation, and a technical evaluation, followed by interviews with company leadership.
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