Chief Pilot Operations (CPO)

Company
FlyGoshJobs
Job Location
Malaysia, Asia Pacific
Job Role
Pilot
Contract Type
Full-Time
Salary
Posted Date
2026-09-24
Job Expiry Date
2026-10-24
Qualification
High School

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ACCOUNTABILITIES


•        Reporting: Accountable directly to the Director of Flight Operations (DFO) for the safe, smooth, compliant, and cost-effective administration and overall management of flight operations.

•        Crew Governance: Accountable for flight crew resource management, discipline standards, technical competence, and monitoring of crew performance across both turboprop and jet divisions.

·      Operational Alignment: Jointly accountable with the OCC Manager and Schedule Planning to ensure safe operations, route profitability, optimized schedules, and balanced manpower utilization.


RESPONSIBILITIES


•        Regulatory & Documentation: Maintain effective communication channels with CAAM, OEMs, and relevant external bodies concerning flight operations; ensure compliance and publish timely updates to the Flight Operations Manual (FOM), Route Manual (OM-C), and technical publications.

•        Fleet Operations: Manage specialized STOLport protocols and Public Service Obligation (PSO) requirements for Rural Air Services (RAS) while leading operational execution, performance monitoring, and crew transitions for commercial turboprop & jet operations.

•        Crew & Resource Planning: Calculate manpower requirements, oversee roster planning, and enforce fatigue risk management policies, internal crew pairing policies, and licensing/medical recency via the Operations Control Centre (OCC).

•        Safety & Incident Management: Develop, implement, and maintain SMS elements and risk assessments; lead investigations into operational matters and delay reports; execute appropriate corrective or disciplinary actions.

•        Financial Oversight: Plan, deliver, and manage departmental budgets ensuring cost-effectiveness across all fleet types.

•        Coordinate with Schedule Planning on a regular basis to advise on flying programs, balancing commercial viability for turboprop/ jet routes with essential RAS route coverage.

•        Liaise with Engineering, OEMs, and stakeholders regarding technical support, aircraft modifications, Airworthiness Directives, and Service Bulletins.

•        Monitor compliance, content, and technical accuracy of Flight and Technical Publications with applicable standards and Air Regulations.

•        Conduct pilot engagement sessions to maintain discipline, morale, and crew well-being.

•        Liaise with Hub Captains on operational matters and assume responsibility for hub operations in the absence of a Hub Captain.

•        Report operational irregularities to the DFO and conduct any other duties as directed by the DFO.


AUTHORITY


•        Operational Decisions: Authorized to determine the scope, internal policies, and operational execution of the Line Operations unit.

•        Financial & Personnel: Authorized to approve budget utilization, leave applications, and monetary claims for direct reports and Flight Operations personnel when direct superiors are unavailable.

•        Daily Management: Authorized to make real-time decisions regarding daily line operations management, safety enforcement, and crew welfare under the authority of the DFO.


DELEGATION OF DUTIES


•        Administrative & Operational Alternate: Designated Fleet Managers act as administrative and operational alternates for the CPO within their respective sectors.

•        Regulatory Delegation: Nominated Post Holder (NPH) responsibilities delegate directly to the Director of Flight Operations (DFO) in the CPO's absence.


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS


•        Holds a valid Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL) issued or recognized by CAAM with appropriate type ratings on company fleet.

•        Active Pilot in Command (PIC) status within the last six months; extensive operational command background across both RAS STOLport environments and multi-engine aircraft commercial networks.

•        Deep working knowledge of CAAM regulations, Safety Management Systems (SMS), route profitability, fatigue risk management, crew resource management, and cross-departmental operations coordination.

•        Approved by CAAM as a Nominated Post Holder (NPH).

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