DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF CHIEF PILOT OPERATIONS(CPO)

The Chief Pilot Operations (CPO) is responsible to the Director of Flight Operations (DFO) for the effective administration and overall management of The Company’s Operations.

His functions, duties and responsibilities are as follows:

• The effective administration, management and standard of discipline through the development of and promulgation of effective company policies and procedures under due consideration of national and international regulations to ensure the safe and efficient operations of all aircraft operated by The Company;
• Monitoring compliance, contents and technical accuracy of Flight/Technical Publications with applicable standards and Air Regulations;
• Establish and maintain effective communications link between The Company and all relevant authorities concerning flight operations, keeping current on all legal national and international provisions relating to flight operations, and to advise all sections/departments concerned of important changes;
• Investigations into matters pertaining to The Company’s flight operations and reporting all irregularities to the Director of Flight Operations;
• Maintaining relations with Engineering Department with regards to aeroplane modifications, technical irregularities and Airworthiness Directives/Service Bulletins incorporated related to Flight Operations and Flight/Technical Publications;
• Coordinate with Schedule Planning Department on a regular basis to advice in the structure and content of current and planned flying programs so that the most commercially viable and operational feasible program is established, ensuring most suitable and cost effective routes are maintained;
• Manages a team of Technical Pilots keeping abreast on latest developments on aviation technology and upgrades in evaluating feasibility to The Company’s needs; and
• To conduct any other duties as and when required by the Director of Flight Operations (DFO).