Chief Pilot Aviation

Oxy is an international energy company with assets primarily in the United States, the Middle East and North Africa. We are one of the largest oil and gas producers in the U.S., including a leading producer in the Permian and DJ basins, and offshore Gulf of Mexico. Our midstream and marketing segment provides flow assurance and maximizes the value of our oil and gas. Our chemical subsidiary OxyChem manufactures the building blocks for life-enhancing products. Our Oxy Low Carbon Ventures subsidiary is advancing leading-edge technologies and business solutions that economically grow our business while reducing emissions. We are committed to using our global leadership in carbon management to advance a lower-carbon world. Visit for more information.

Occidental strives to attract and retain talented employees by investing in their professional development and providing rewarding opportunities for personal growth. Our goal is to meet the highest employer standards by ensuring the health and safety of our employees, protecting the environment, and positively impacting communities where we do business. 

We are seeking a highly experienced, inspired leader to join our team and fill the position of Aviation Chief Pilot within our Aviation team based in Houston, Texas. The Aviation team operates from the Occidental corporate hanger located at the George Bush Intercontinental Airport (KIAH).

The Chief Pilot is a multi-skilled key member of the Aviation Leadership Team. This position is primarily responsible for the safe and efficient conduct of flight operations while providing leadership, coaching, performance management, and mentoring. Additional duties include planning, development, and execution of programs, policies, and procedures pertaining to the personnel, equipment, and facilities of Occidental Aviation.  The Chief Pilot will effectively communicate with Company executives and business units to support travel requirements and assigned projects.   The Chief Pilot will foster positivity amongst the team through leadership while continuously demonstrating courage and emotional intelligence. Additionally, the Chief Pilot will serve as Captain on Company aircraft demonstrating the standard of professionalism that is to be expected from the entire organization.

• Leads Occidental Aviation to maintain a culture of safety and trust with efficient and effective procedures that drive inclusion and continuous improvement.
• Coach team members on career and professional potential to maximize employee engagement. Remain personally engaged with operations to ensure all necessary resources are available to the team.
• Execute and manage the HR Performance Management System for each team member by developing and implementing their annual performance and development goals. The process includes providing individual coaching and performance reviews to develop talent.
• Fosters a positive, collaborative, and professional relationship with the regulatory agencies, industry and community in matters relating to flight operations.
• Manages Aviation related projects, development, implementation, communication, and is responsible for various on-time deliverables.   
• Works collaboratively with all department team members for continuous improvement in the best interest of safety and compliance.
• Responsible for the emergency preparedness and response of flight operations.
• Responsible for the development, implementation, and management of the flight manual system to include Operational Bulletins, Letters of Authorizations and Minimum Equipment Lists.
• Remain fully engaged and promote the Occidental Safety Management System (SMS) to include risk management, safety assurance, and safety promotion.
• Ensures that all aircraft are airworthy, and all required regulatory documentation is current and on board the aircraft.
• The efficient scheduling of pilots for training, testing, evaluation, crew duty assignments, and assuring required documents are complete and retained in the crewmembers’ records as required by the CFR’s and/or Company policy and procedures.
• Remains actively engaged in the management of the department’s FAA Part 125 operation.
• Assume responsibilities delegated by the FAA Part 125 Director of Operations.
• Ensuring compliance with duty and flight time limitations.
• Developing and maintaining in-house and contracted training and testing programs for flight crewmembers.
• Monitoring flight crewmembers’ currency as it pertains to regulatory recency of experience requirements.
• Recommends and maintains departmental procedures and standards for flight operations. Objective is to ensure maximum safety of employees, passengers, and equipment.
• Prepares tactical plans and implements these plans as requested and/or approved by the Director of Aviation.
• Assists in the preparation and administration of annual operating budgets for the respective area of operations. Processes and approves time sheets, expense reports, purchase orders, and invoices as assigned by the Director of Aviation.
• Recommends the incorporation of new equipment and procedures into the department to optimize safe and effective operations.
• Recommends pilot selection, promotion, transfer, appraisal, salary administration, and termination. Plans and manages for most effective utilization of human resources through training, job assignments, talent development, and succession planning.
• Keeps abreast of industry developments to recommend new policies, equipment, and techniques to optimize safe and effective operations.
• Maintains proficiency in and assumes command of selected types of aircraft operated by Occidental Aviation.
• Remains an active member of the Aviation Incident Management Team.
• When absent, effectively delegates duties to ensure uninterrupted operations.
• Completes any additional assignments requested by management.
• Promote, uphold, and remain accountable to the core values of Occidental.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• ATP rating.
• Three years of proven aviation leadership experience.
• Five years of Business/Corporate Aviation experience.
• Operational experience in domestic and international flight operations.
• FAA First Class Medical Certificate.
• English proficient.
• Restricted FCC Radio Telephone Operators Permit.
• Valid automobile driver’s license.
• Valid passport with no restrictions.
• Highly proficient with using Microsoft Office (Teams, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, and Excel).
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects independently, execute effectively, and remain accountable for on-time deliverables.
• Excellent people and team relationship building skills with a strong collaborative focus.
• Exceptional written, and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrate managerial courage; address difficult issues with optimism and confidence.

Desired Qualifications:

• Certified Aviation Manager (CAM).
• Management, finance, and/or administrative experience.
• FAA Part 125 operational experience.
• A company specific aircraft type rating (Gulfstream G650, Gulfstream G280, Embraer 170LR).
• Prior project management experience.
• Safety leadership experience.

Occidental does not offer sponsorship of employment-based nonimmigrant visa petitions for this role.

Occidental is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, political preference, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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