Chief Pilot

About Sol Aerial Surveys:

Sol Aerial Surveys is a rapidly growing aerial acquisition company that works across North America. Our fleet consists of 8 Cessna 310Rs, a Cessna 320E, along with the Cessna 208 Caravan. As we expand our client base and operations, we're committed to our core values:

Safety

Your Success is our Success

Integrity

The Little Things Matter

In this role as Chief Pilot, you will occasionally staff an aircraft to support operations and must maintain currency in all airframes, including the twin Cessnas and Caravan, to ensure hands-on leadership and compliance with safety standards.

We run on the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) that helps us achieve clarity, alignment, and traction through tools like the Vision/Traction Organizer (V/TO) for long-term planning, quarterly Rocks for focused priorities, weekly Level 10 Meetings for efficient issue-solving, and the Accountability Chart to define clear roles and responsibilities. For prospective employees interested in learning more, we recommend starting with Wickman's book "What the Heck is EOS" or visiting EOS Worldwide's website for resources on how it drives business success—it's all about getting the right people in the right seats and fostering a culture of accountability and growth.

Position Summary: The Chief Pilot serves as a pivotal leadership position at Sol Aerial Surveys, reporting directly to the Director of Flight Operations and overseeing a team of approximately 15 pilots including one Assistant Chief Pilot, and one Company Trainer. This role focuses on the effective day-to-day management of pilots, including hiring, performance management, and termination decisions as needed, while leading and motivating the team in alignment with the company's Core Values. Key responsibilities include developing and managing comprehensive pilot training programs for new hires and recurrent sessions, ensuring full compliance with safety protocols and company policies, reviewing flight risk assessments, supporting pilots with cross country route planning and promoting our Safety Management System. The Chief Pilot will also monitor pilot-client interactions, maintain accurate training records, and track critical data points such as direct reports' Show Time and Go Time, as well as personal metrics including Pilot Hours Lost, Total Staffed Aircraft Days, Training Scores, Total On-Time Sun Angle Percentage, and Total Pilot Overdue Receipts. This position requires extensive collaboration with pilots, maintenance teams, clients, and other stakeholders to support operational excellence and a strong safety culture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the designated Chief Pilot, supporting daily flight operations and supervising subordinate pilots.
• Manage staffing and training timelines, including proficiency checks for new and existing pilots.
• Evaluate and monitor pilot performance, recommending hiring, advancement, or changes in status.
• Ensure compliance with safety practices, company, and client policies, while promoting the Safety Management System (SMS).
• Oversee data tracking, flight data reviews, and recommendations to enhance operations and training.
• Coordinate schedules, maintenance, and deployments to meet company and client objectives.
• Mentor pilots and Assistant Chief Pilots, fostering a culture of accountability and growth.

Required Qualifications:

• Prior management experience.
• FAA Commercial and Instrument Ratings.
• Minimum of 2000 hours total time.
• FAA First or Second Class Medical.
• Legal right to work in the United States.
• Valid Driver’s License
• Current passport with at least six months of validity remaining at time of employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior aerial survey experience (three years highly preferred).
• FAA CFI, CFII, and/or MEI.
• Minimum of 1,000 hours dual given.
• Minimum of 500 hours in the Cessna 208 (highly preferred).
• Twin Cessna experience (310 preferred).
• Background in safety operations.

What We Offer:

• Remote work for office days.
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance options.
• 401(k) matching.
• Company-paid per diem and hotel allowance.
• Paid time off.
• Professional development assistance.
• Flexible schedule with on-call requirements (Monday to Friday; weekend availability).

To apply, submit your resume and cover letter via our website (solaerialsurveys.com/careers).

Next Steps

• Fill out the required information below.
• Use the link provided to complete our PI assessment: https://assessment.predictiveindex.com/bo/2GT7/ChiefPilot_Feb2026_2125
• Once you have completed the PI assessment, you will receive an email from noreply@mailer.predictiveindex.com that will allow you to take the cognitive test. It is highly suggested to try the sample questions before taking the actual test. You will receive a completion email from predictiveindex.com, once you have finished the cognitive test.

Note: We need both the PI and cognitive assessments completed before we will review your application submission. If there are issues, please reach out to damian@solaerialsurveys.com for support.

We are much more interested in bringing in the right person, so even if your background doesn't quite match, we would still love to hear from you!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Minimum of 2000 hours of total flight time

Experience:

• Management: 7 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• FAA Single Engine Commercial License (Required)
• FAA Multi Engine Commercial License (Required)
• FAA Instrument Airplane Rating (Required)
• FAA First or Second Class Medical (Required)
• Passport (Required)

Work Location: Remote