Hail to the Chief!

aloft · April 3rd, 2008, 01:59

Was asked today to take the reins as my company's Chief Pilot! In addition to my regular flying duties, I'll be managing the work efforts of 8 other pilots.

Doug Taylor · April 3rd, 2008, 02:00

Congrats Aloft!

Time for that oversized coffee cup and Hawaiian shirt!

Kristie · April 3rd, 2008, 02:02

Very cool!! glad to see you moving on up!!

mpenguin1 · April 3rd, 2008, 02:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by aloft

Was asked today to take the reins as my company's Chief Pilot! In addition to my regular flying duties, I'll be managing the work efforts of 8 other pilots.

Congrats dude!

Not sure which reaction to go with? The clap or the WTF? HA!!!!

frog_flyer · April 3rd, 2008, 02:56

I love me some golf clap.

Nice job, chief.

Cheechako · April 4th, 2008, 18:27

here's my vote

Quote:

Originally Posted by mpenguin1

Congrats dude!

Congrats!!

surreal1221 · April 4th, 2008, 18:36

Congrats!

ERfly · April 4th, 2008, 19:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by mpenguin1

Congrats dude!

Not sure which reaction to go with? The clap or the WTF? HA!!!!

This one with Higgins just frightens me!

Congrats, man!

Just don't become like this guy...

aloft · April 4th, 2008, 19:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by ERfly

Just don't become like this guy...

GaahhhhH!!!! Where were you with this advice yesterday???? I spent all day redesigning the TPS Report cover sheets!!!

ERfly · April 4th, 2008, 20:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by aloft

GaahhhhH!!!! Where were you with this advice yesterday???? I spent all day redesigning the TPS Report cover sheets!!!

Just ask yourself, "Is this good for the company?"

KC Jake · April 4th, 2008, 21:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by aloft

GaahhhhH!!!! Where were you with this advice yesterday???? I spent all day redesigning the TPS Report cover sheets!!!

Didn't you get that memo?

ILSstud · April 4th, 2008, 21:48

Ya.........hiiii.....Bill here......ummmm......yaaaaaaaaa

Congrats man!

sdfcvoh · April 4th, 2008, 22:52

But seriously... good for you

. best of luck to you!

bdhill1979 · April 4th, 2008, 23:34

Ace Matt!!

Captain_Bob · April 6th, 2008, 00:03

Woohoo!!

Now... what exactly does this job consist of? Why did the other guy leave? How will this work in your favor now... and in the long run?

I imagine the pay is better... but I got concerned a bit with this statement:

Quote:

Originally Posted by aloft

...In addition to my regular flying duties, I'll be managing the work efforts of 8 other pilots.

So... I'm assiming better pay and hopefully better QOL... but from that statement, it looks like well over twice the work.

Regardless... Since there's a

attached to the announcement... it's obviously a good thing for you!! Congrats again!

Bob

aloft · April 6th, 2008, 00:43

This is strictly a timebuilding job, my predecessor hit 135 IFR mins and got himself a 135 job.

The "additional duties" mainly consist of keeping tabs on the other 8 pilots scattered across the country, handling the daily activity reporting for the pilot group (cake if one is at all adept with Excel...and I is), and "liaising" with our customer. My intention is to be a little more proactive than previous CPs here, starting with implementing a flying safety program in hopes of fostering a more safety-oriented culture within the company. The company lost a pilot and his aircraft last season, and hopefully I can help that from happening again--at least on my watch.

The pay is in fact better, though how the QOL will change remains to be seen; it's still a 100% on-the-road job, I'm still living out of a suitcase. Really, for anyone with any leadership or management experience, the additional workload is trivial. I just have a greater say in our operations now than I did before, improved job security (I can now stay as long as I want/need to...important given the current hiring situation in the industry and the seasonal nature of the job otherwise) and a nice title bump for the resume.

belliott · April 6th, 2008, 18:51

So.... would this mean there is a spot open with DWAS? Or did y'all fill it before this feller up and left?

Bumblebee · April 6th, 2008, 22:12

um . . . somebody has my stapler

aloft · April 6th, 2008, 22:18

Actually, the dude replacing him on the pilot roster started today. Sorry.

Bumblebee · April 6th, 2008, 22:22

Hey congrats on the promotion by the way, good experience and good on the resume as well . . .good on ya~!

wayway8 · April 6th, 2008, 22:22

Any information on flying prospects beyond May?

aloft · April 6th, 2008, 23:21

Still in the works, shall I mark you down as interested?

TheAlchemist · April 6th, 2008, 23:54

Congrats Matt! I'm glad to hear DWAS is treating you good. The boss and his wife are really good people...when I left they send me a pretty nice e-mail. I miss 14Z

Where are you BTW?

aloft · April 7th, 2008, 00:49

Kickin it in Philly.

TheAlchemist · April 7th, 2008, 02:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by aloft

Kickin it in Philly.

Philly?

Nice...

I just finished ground school with Trans States and the oral is next Friday...I'm going nuts here in STL. Then I will start Sim on Sunday. Exciting times..................

April 3rd, 2008, 01:59	#1
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April 6th, 2008, 00:43	#16
aloft Old Skool Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Inside your OODA loop Posts: 6,723	Re: Hail to the Chief! This is strictly a timebuilding job, my predecessor hit 135 IFR mins and got himself a 135 job. The "additional duties" mainly consist of keeping tabs on the other 8 pilots scattered across the country, handling the daily activity reporting for the pilot group (cake if one is at all adept with Excel...and I is), and "liaising" with our customer. My intention is to be a little more proactive than previous CPs here, starting with implementing a flying safety program in hopes of fostering a more safety-oriented culture within the company. The company lost a pilot and his aircraft last season, and hopefully I can help that from happening again--at least on my watch. The pay is in fact better, though how the QOL will change remains to be seen; it's still a 100% on-the-road job, I'm still living out of a suitcase. Really, for anyone with any leadership or management experience, the additional workload is trivial. I just have a greater say in our operations now than I did before, improved job security (I can now stay as long as I want/need to...important given the current hiring situation in the industry and the seasonal nature of the job otherwise) and a nice title bump for the resume. __________________ Commercial Pilot, ASEL/AMEL/IA Chief Pilot, aerial mapping company Mountain-qualified Search & Rescue/Disaster Relief Mission Pilot, Civil Air Patrol 850+ TT/25 ME B.S., Psychology, University of Utah

April 6th, 2008, 18:51	#17
belliott Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 181	Re: Hail to the Chief! So.... would this mean there is a spot open with DWAS? Or did y'all fill it before this feller up and left?

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April 6th, 2008, 22:18	#19
aloft Old Skool Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Inside your OODA loop Posts: 6,723	Re: Hail to the Chief! Actually, the dude replacing him on the pilot roster started today. Sorry. __________________ Commercial Pilot, ASEL/AMEL/IA Chief Pilot, aerial mapping company Mountain-qualified Search & Rescue/Disaster Relief Mission Pilot, Civil Air Patrol 850+ TT/25 ME B.S., Psychology, University of Utah

April 6th, 2008, 22:22	#20
Bumblebee Old Skool Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Home Sweet Home! Posts: 1,838	Re: Hail to the Chief! Hey congrats on the promotion by the way, good experience and good on the resume as well . . .good on ya~! __________________ Shoot for the moon . . . if you miss, you'll be among the stars! You may refer to me as Commodore . . .

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aloft Old Skool Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Inside your OODA loop Posts: 6,723	Re: Hail to the Chief! Still in the works, shall I mark you down as interested? __________________ Commercial Pilot, ASEL/AMEL/IA Chief Pilot, aerial mapping company Mountain-qualified Search & Rescue/Disaster Relief Mission Pilot, Civil Air Patrol 850+ TT/25 ME B.S., Psychology, University of Utah

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aloft Old Skool Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Inside your OODA loop Posts: 6,723	Re: Hail to the Chief! Kickin it in Philly. __________________ Commercial Pilot, ASEL/AMEL/IA Chief Pilot, aerial mapping company Mountain-qualified Search & Rescue/Disaster Relief Mission Pilot, Civil Air Patrol 850+ TT/25 ME B.S., Psychology, University of Utah

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