Assistant Chief Pilot, Regulation and Standards - Dash 8 Fleet

FUNCTION: The Assistant Chief Pilot will work closely with the Chief Pilot in executing the regulatory responsibilities of the Chief Pilot role as defined in the Commercial Air Services Standard and Porter Flight Operations Manual.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Assist the Chief Pilot in developing standard operating procedures
• Assist the Chief Pilot in developing and/or implementing all required approved training programs for flight crews
• Assist the Chief Pilot in the actioning and distribution of accident, incident, and other occurrence reports
• Assist the Chief Pilot in processing and actioning of any flight crew reports
• Ability to issue directives and notices to flight crews as required
• Ability to maintain an active management flying block
• Participate in pilot training and ACP program, when qualified to do so
• Actively participate in future regulatory changes, and ensure Porter Airlines is compliant with present regulations
• Actively participate in Porter’s Safety Management System (SMS) including: reporting hazards and incidents encountered in daily operations; understanding, complying and promoting the Company Safety Policy; and, other safety duties as assigned by the Operations Manager.
• Assume any responsibilities delegated by the Chief Pilot or Operations Manager

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• Concern for Safety: Identifying hazardous or potentially hazardous situations and taking appropriate action to maintain a safe environment for self and others.
• Teamwork: Working collaboratively with others to achieve organizational goals.
• Passenger/Customer Service: Providing service excellence to internal and/or external customers (passengers).
• Initiative: Dealing with situations and issues proactively and persistently, seizing opportunities that arise.
• Results Focus: Focusing efforts on achieving high quality results consistent with the organization’s standards.
• Fostering Communication: Listening and communicating openly, honestly, and respectfully with different audiences, promoting dialogue and building consensus.
• Exemplifying Integrity: Treating others fairly, honestly, and respectfully, furthering the integrity of the organization and its relationships of trust with team members and the broader community.
• Inspiring Others: Energizing and inspiring others to strive for excellence and commit to common goals and purposes, creating a sense of self-efficacy, resilience, and persistence in followers.
• People Leadership: Assuming a leadership role in helping others achieve excellent results.
• Leading Change: Recognizing the need for change, being open to new ideas and methods, and championing transformational change within the organization and beyond.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Pilot with a thorough understanding of Porter policies and procedures
• Demonstrate knowledge with respect to the content of the Flight Operations Manual, Training Control Manual, Standard Operating Procedures, and Approved Check Pilot Manual
• Thorough understanding of the Canadian Aviation Regulations, Standards and other Transport Canada publications necessary to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the position
• Embodies and exhibits the Porter values in everyday work
• Post-Secondary education is considered an asset