Description

Company Information

PACCAR is a Fortune 500 company established in 1905. PACCAR Inc is recognized as a global leader in the commercial vehicle, financial, and customer service fields with internationally recognized brands such as Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF trucks. PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture and customer support of premium light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates and provides customized financial services, information technology and truck parts related to its principal business.

Employment with PACCAR includes a full range of industry leading benefits to include medical, dental and vision care, 401(K) matching contributions, a pension, paid vacation and sick time and tuition assistance. PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity/Protected Veteran/Disability employer.

Privately owned aviation support has been a part of PACCAR business for decades. Our 18-person team provides FAA Part 91 business travel support for all divisions of PACCAR. We operate two Gulfstream G280 aircraft from Seattle, WA and one Falcon 50EX from Denton, TX.

Role description

Seattle base Chief Pilot for FAA Part 91 corporate flight department operating three aircraft from two bases.

Our Chief Pilot at the Seattle base is retiring at the end of May 2026.  We would like to identify a replacement candidate soon, to provide a smooth transition for our people and seamless operation at the Seattle base.

Requirements

Job Functions / Responsibilities

        Reports to the Director of Aviation

        Direct supervisor for five Seattle-based pilots

        Management teammate with the Denton Chief Pilot and the Director of Maintenance

        Be accessible to all department employees.

        Remain informed of the latest developments in the business aviation community, 14CFR, federal, state, local and foreign regulations affecting operations.

        Actively participate in management of the department Safety Management System (SMS).

        Revise and facilitate compliance with standard operating procedures (SOP’s) and checklists.

        Maintain digital and hard-copy manuals and documentation for aircraft operation.

        Supervise Initial and Recurrent flight crew training.  Manage business relationships with our training providers.

        Coordinate weekly with the Scheduler regarding crew scheduling and training, aircraft licensing, etc.

        Assist with the preparation of budgets and financial forecasts.

        Complete annual departmental and corporate training.

        Work a nonstandard schedule.

        Fly approximately 2/3 of a line pilot schedule.  The Director will fly the remaining 1/3.

        International and possible overseas travel.

        Other aviation management duties as assigned.

Physical Demands

        Working indoors and outdoors in all types of weather.

        Frequent sitting, standing, walking, pushing and pulling.

        Lifting up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

        Must have the right to live and work in the United States

        Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL).

        Current FAA First Class medical certificate.

        Multi Engine Land (MEL) rating and appropriate type rating.

        Current Pilot in Command (PIC) proficiency endorsements (FAR 61.58).

        Minimum 5000 hours total flight time.

        3000 hours Turbine powered multi-engine.

        Speak and understand radiotelephony communications as per ICAO Annex 1.

        Ability to pass TSA and Port of Seattle background screening for ID badge and ramp driving privileges.

        Valid passport and driver’s license.

Skills Required

        Excellent Communication skills.

        Self-starter, with a team-oriented nature

        Supervisory experience.

        Strong customer service skills, attention to detail, adaptability

        Excellent follow-through and responsiveness.

        Environmental awareness and stewardship.

Preferred Experience

        Current Gulfstream G280 type rating.

        Flight Instructor / Training Captain experience in large turbojet aircraft.

        Safety Management Systems (SMS) and risk assessment.

Competencies

        Act with Integrity

        Demonstrate Adaptability

        Drive for Results

        Influence Others

        Lead Innovation and Quality Initiatives

        Manage Execution

        Manage Talent

        Use Sound Judgment / Business Acumen

Education

        Associates Degree Required. Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

        Proficiency with business software including Adobe Acrobat, MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams and PowerPoint