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Chief Pilot - US

Nutrien, Deerfield, IL, United States


Overview
Nutrien is a leading provider of crop inputs and services. Our purpose, Feeding the Future, guides our work. We are guided by a culture of care and our core values: safety first, integrity, collaboration, and excellence. Through the collective expertise of our nearly 26,000 employees, we operate a world-class network of production, distribution, and ag retail facilities. We strive to provide a more profitable, sustainable, and secure future for all stakeholders and invite you to grow your career with Nutrien.

This position is on-site and requires the ability to travel as a large percentage of the job, sometimes at short notice. The Chief Pilot US is responsible and accountable to the Operations Manager for all pilots operating aircraft registered and operated under the Federal Aviation Regulations of the United States. The Chief Pilot – US collaborates with the Chief Pilot to fulfill the responsibilities below.

What You'll Do

Controlling operations and operational standards of all US aircraft operated

Coordinating with the Operations Manager, Chief Pilot and Senior Manager Aircraft Maintenance Manager for managing functions which impact operational control (maintenance, crew scheduling, load control equipment scheduling)

Actively supporting the safety management system

Validating and addressing safety-risk management deficiencies in an appropriate and timely manner

Ensuring that all operations processes and procedures include the risk management mitigation specified in the safety management system

Liaising with US regulatory authority on all matters concerning flight operations

Liaising with any US based external agencies which may affect aircraft operations

Ensuring that flight operations and aircraft maintenance activities are conducted in compliance with all applicable safety regulations, national and international regulations, standards and company operations policies

Ensuring that crew scheduling complies with the flight and duty time limitations found in the Operations Manual

Ensuring that all crew members are kept informed of any changes to the FARs and related operating standards

Receiving and taking action with respect to any aeronautical information affecting the safety of flight

Disseminating aircraft safety information, both internal and external

Ensuring that flight crew qualifications are current

Maintaining a current operations library

Overseeing the welfare of the flight operations personnel

Ensuring the personnel under his/her authority participate effectively in the safety management system

What You'll Bring

Bachelor’s degree in aviation management, business administration, or a related field preferred

15+ years of professional aviation experience

5 years of previous aviation management experience of similar scope

FAA ATP License

Minimum Total Flight Time 7000 hours

Minimum of 4000 hours Pilot in Command

Minimum of 2000 hours, Jet experience

Minimum of 100 hours in multi-crew cockpit

Corporate Flight Department experience

Super mid-size/large jet experience and experience flying internationally are a strong asset. Currency/Experience on Citation Sovereign is considered beneficial

FAA First Class Medical

Ability to cross International Borders

No incidents or accidents under the FARs

No convictions that would prevent holding driver’s license or ATPL

Compensation & Benefits
The salary range for this role in Illinois is between $169,100 - $265,650. While we provide this range as general guidance, several factors are taken into consideration when making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, candidate skill set, experience and training, licensure and certifications, work location, and other business and organizational needs. Actual salary and benefits may differ based upon location.

We provide an attractive benefits package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage, and life insurance as well as disability coverage for positions working more than 30 hours per week. We offer a retirement program with generous matching employer contributions. Our benefits reflect our culture of care with paid vacation, sick days and holidays, paid personal and maternity/parental leaves, and an Employee and Family Assistance Program. Details of the benefits package will be shared in the application process.

In addition to base pay, this role is eligible to participate in our annual incentive plan and long-term incentive plan, consistent with program terms where discretionary payouts reflect company and employee performance. Details will be discussed through the application process.

This information is provided in compliance with applicable state equal pay and pay equity legislation and represents Nutrien’s good faith estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position. Compensation offered may vary based on experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons. Nutrien also considers internal equity in pay decisions.

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The estimated salary listed by Indeed, Glassdoor, and LinkedIn does not represent Nutrien's compensation structure. Nutrien is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories. This job will remain posted until filled. In accordance with Nutrien policies, you may be required to undergo a background check and possibly a substance test. Only candidates under consideration will be contacted. Applicants must meet minimum age requirements, as permitted by law.

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