Supervisor - Aerial Patrol (Chief Pilot)

Energy Transfer, recognized by Forbes as one of America's best large employers, is dedicated to responsibly and safely delivering America's energy. We are driven to inspire our employees to create superior value for our customers, our investors, a sustainable future and giving back to the community where we have long-standing commitments to causes including MD Anderson Children's Cancer Hospital, The Salvation Army, The American Red Cross, Ronald McDonald House and many more.

We value all of our employees who make our growth and success possible. We are proud to offer industry leading compensation, comprehensive benefits, 401(k) match with additional profit sharing, PTO and abundant career opportunities.

Come join our award winning 12,000 strong organization as we fuel the world and each other!

Responsibilities:

* Primary objectives will be supervising Company Patrol Pilots. This will include managing pilots in their day-to-day performance of their jobs, providing initial training, and conducting proficiency route and flight checks/reviews of Company pilots, which includes maintaining crew training records to meet FAA requirements.

* Manage patrol pilot schedules and aircraft assignments to help meet patrol frequency requirements and special flight requests from the Field.

* Provide vacation/PTO relief for pilots, and during times when additional flying may be required.

* Use our aviation Safety Management System (SMS) to help identify, mitigate, and manage risk in operations.

* Review/approve all pilot's expense reports, timecards, and provide pilots with their annual Company employee performance reviews.

* Assist department manager in other tasks as needed.

Essential Requirements: Experience, Educational & Special Training Required

* FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with Instrument rating.

* Certified Flight Instructor, Airplane Single; Instrument Airplane

* Valid FAA Medical Certificate Second Class. Annual Company wellness physical also required.

Preferred Skills:

* Training in aircraft operations, meteorology, navigation, and federal aviation regulations.

* Eight years of flying experience with a minimum of 3,000 hours total flight time.

* Pipeline patrol knowledge and experience.

* One year or more of supervisory experience.

* Bachelor's degree or equivalent level of experience.

Special Characteristics/Job Requirements:

* Good verbal and written communication skills.

* Good organizational, problem solving, and decision-making skills.

* Able to work without direct supervision.

* Overnight travel throughout the year will be required.

* Subject to extended workdays and/or workweeks, and call-out for emergency response. Will be on call and required to carry a cell phone.

* Candidate must have a proven safe driving record and provide documentation of past traffic violations upon request, as well as maintain a valid driver's license.