Mgr-Chief Pilot at FedEx Freight in Memphis, TN

This position will be domiciled at a FedEx Freight location in Memphis, TN or Harrison, AR.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Lead a team of company pilots responsible for providing safe and effective air transportation for corporate executives, management personnel, and other personnel for FedEx Freight.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Select, develop and lead a professional staff of pilots in the company aviation department, between both bases.

2. Ensure all flight operations strictly adhere to FAR Part 91 regulations as well as the Aircraft Flight Manual, the FedEx Freight Flight Operations Manual (FOM), and the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) contained within the FOM

3. Serve as Pilot-in-Command (PIC) on assigned flights

4. Coordinate daily with aircraft scheduler and maintenance to ensure crew capability and aircraft availability

5. Approve and maintain the FOM, SOPs, checklists and standardization materials

6. Approve pilot expense reports

7. Ensure pilot license, medical and training records are maintained

8. Collaborate with MD-Corporate Aviation to lead pilot recruitment, interviewing, and selection

9. Lead pilot on-boarding and PIC upgrade objectives

10. Assist in the development and maintenance of the Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) program

11. Comply with all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/procedures

12. Perform other duties as required

Disclaimer: This job description is general in nature and is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in aviation or equivalent corporate aviation experience

• Airline transport pilot certificate with multi-engine & instrument rating (without limitations)

• CL30 type rating

• FAA first class medical certificate (obtained within the preceding 12 months)

• Valid U.S. passport with no travel restrictions

• FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit

• Flight time:

• Note: PIC is defined in accordance with FAR 1.1 and not as sole manipulator of the controls. Recency & type of experience is considered. Corporate/business aviation experience required

• 3000 hours total fixed-wing, 1500 hours multi-engine aircraft

• 1000 hours PIC turbine/turboprop

• Clean FAA record (no certificate actions, accidents, or incidents).

• Ability to pass a comprehensive background check, drug screening, and any company-required security clearance.

• Flexible schedule availability and willingness to work irregular hours, weekends, holidays, and overnight trips.

• Professional appearance, strong interpersonal skills, and discretion

• Valid driver’s license.

• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Corporate aviation safety sensitive position

• Subject to random alcohol and drug testing

• Business travel required

EST FedEx Freight, Inc

FedEx Freight is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans. If you have a disability and you need assistance in order to apply for a position with FedEx Freight, please e-mail at ADAAssistance@fedexfreight.com. FedEx Freight will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because such employee or applicant has inquired about, discussed, or disclosed the compensation of the employee or applicant or another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.