Base Chief Pilot - A320 family

Type-Rated

AIRBUS A320 FAMILY

Employment - Permanent

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Minimum requirements

Type rating

Required

Flight time notes

Strong mastery of Part 121 flying, operational decision-making, and pilot responsibilities.

License req.

ATP

Open to Lic. Holders

FAA

Medical

Class 1

Visa sponsorship

Not provided

Additional requirements

Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience.
Prior flight operations leadership, management, training, safety, instructor/check airman, or technical pilot experience.
Familiarity with the Spirit Airlines Pilot CBA, or ability to quickly learn and apply its provisions.
Strong communicator with an approachable, collaborative leadership style, able to effectively lead, support, and engage pilots and cross‑department teams in alignment with Spirit culture.
Available for 24/7 support as needed, including the ability to serve as a crewmember during extended duty periods and comfortably utilize mobile tools for prolonged use.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to quickly learn and adapt to operational, training, and safety systems (e.g., CAE products, departmental interfaces, and safety software).
Demonstrates a strong safety mindset, professionalism, integrity, and sound operational judgment, particularly in time‑sensitive or high‑stakes situations.
Driven by teamwork, accountability, and doing the right thing for the operation and our pilots

Job description

The Base Chief Pilot is a Director‑level leader who serves as the primary advocate, mentor, and point of contact for the pilots assigned to their base(s), and represents Spirit’s Flight Operations organization at the local station and airport level. This role provides day‑to‑day leadership, supports safe and reliable operations, and fosters a positive, professional environment for our pilots.

The Base Chief Pilot acts as one of the most senior Spirit leaders at their station—building strong working relationships with local Airport Operations, Maintenance, Inflight, Security, the Airport Authority, and ATC leadership. The role is also responsible for developing and maintaining productive, respectful relationships with local ALPA leaders and committees.

The Base Chief Pilot remains current and proficient on the A320 series and is expected to operate both Part 91 and Part 121 flights regularly. Candidates do not need to be an active Spirit pilot prior to hire. Applicants over 65 may serve, with flight duties limited to Part 91 only.

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Base location

United States | Fort Lauderdale

FLL - Fort Lauderdale

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