Assistant Chief Pilot

Posted:
1/14/2026, 5:19:16 AM

Location(s):
Georgia, United States ⋅ Roswell, Georgia, United States

Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Operations & Logistics

With a career at The Home Depot, you can be yourself and also be part of something bigger.

Position Purpose:

Provides operational and administrative support to the Chief Pilot on all day-to-day matters to include pilot scheduling, office invoice inquiries, vendor relations and negotiations, expense report review/ approval, standardization conformity flight checks and performance evaluations.


Key Responsibilities:
  • 15% Function as Pilot in Command on Home Depot aircraft for the purpose of maintaining a high degree of technical competence and awareness of safe aircraft operations, anywhere in the world that includes the United States, Canada, Mexico and other international destinations.
  • 15% Must be able to fully perform all flight related duties. Provide guidance to flight personnel to assure safe, efficient and coordinated use of corporate aircraft.
  • 15% Responsible for the conduct of safe flight operations and the compliance of all applicable FAA regulations, as well as internal Home Depot policies.
  • 15% Serves as Senior Captain (flight responsibilities)
  • 10% Fill Chief Pilot's role during that person's absence
  • 10% Perform administrative support functions, pilot scheduling, invoicing, expense report, etc.
  • 10% Contribute to the promotion and development of the department safety culture and management programs.
  • 10% Select, develop, and motivate assigned staff

Direct Manager/Direct Reports:
  • Position reports to the Chief Pilot
  • Accountable for direct supervision of the work activities of others. In addition to personnel issues -- including selection, termination, performance appraisal and professional development of subordinates.

Travel Requirements:
  • Typically requires overnight travel more than 50% of the time.

Physical Requirements:
  • Requires intermittent periods during which continuous physical exertion is required, such as walking, standing, stooping, climbing, lifting material or equipment, some of which may be heavy or awkward.

Working Conditions:
  • Typically located in a comfortable indoor area. There may be regular exposure to mild physical discomfort from factors such as dust, fumes or odors, temperature extremes, loud noise, strong drafts, or bright lights.
  • Must meet many, simultaneous demands for important decisions/actions and face some confrontations or other difficult situations and demands for results.

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Must be eighteen years of age or older.
  • Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Certified Aviation Manager (CAM)

Minimum Education:
  • The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.

Preferred Education:
  • No additional education

Minimum Years of Work Experience:
  • 10

Preferred Years of Work Experience:
  • No additional years of experience

Minimum Leadership Experience:
  • None

Preferred Leadership Experience:
  • None

Certifications:
  • Current FAA First Class Medical Certificate; FAA Airline Transport Pilot Certificate; Type Rated in at least two corporate jet aircraft.

Competencies:
  • A complete understanding of customer service skills, and an indepth safety background
  • Effective communication skills.
  • General business familiarity of department budgets.
  • Polished organizational skills.
  • The ability to work with and lead a group of highly technical and detail orientated associates.