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Assistant Chief Pilot

Constellation Brands

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Hours
Full time
Where
Rochester, New York
Posted
Sep 9

The Assistant Chief Pilot serves as the operational deputy to the Chief Pilot and supports the leadership, administration, and execution of flight department activities. This role helps maintain safe, compliant, precise, and customer-focused flight operations while providing leadership continuity when delegated by the Chief Pilot. The position is designed for a pilot leader who can support crew development, training oversight, regulatory compliance, operational standardization, and continuous improvement while upholding Constellation Brands values of safety, precision, and customer service.

What you'd do

  • Promote and uphold the highest standards of aviation safety in every operational decision.
  • Ensure flight operations comply with FAA regulations, company policies, the Aviation Operations Manual, standard operating procedures, and applicable safety standards.
  • Support Safety Management System initiatives, risk management practices, and incident, accident, hazard, and occurrence reporting processes.
  • Assist the Chief Pilot in overseeing and executing daily flight operations.
  • Provide guidance, mentorship, and operational support to pilots and flight crews.
  • Serve as the operational leader in the Chief Pilot's absence when responsibilities are delegated.
  • Assist in the development, implementation, and monitoring of approved flight crew training programs.
  • Help ensure pilot qualifications, certifications, training records, and operational readiness remain current.
  • Support pilot onboarding, professional development, and leadership continuity within the flight department.
  • Support development, implementation, and continuous improvement of standard operating procedures.

What they want

  • Foster a service-oriented culture focused on a safe, seamless, discreet, and professional travel experience.
  • Build trust with internal customers, passengers, company leadership, and cross-functional partners.
  • Ensure flight department interactions reflect professionalism, responsiveness, and hospitality.
  • Current FAA Airline Transport Pilot Certificate.
  • Current FAA First Class Medical Certificate.
  • Minimum 4,000 total flight hours, including 2,500 hours as Pilot-in-Command.
  • Four to six years of related aviation experience.
  • Must hold at least one jet type rating.
  • Ability to be away from home for extended periods of time to support domestic and international operations.
  • Valid U.S. Passport and valid Drivers License.
Starts
2026-09-09