Griffin Airlines Pilot Rank Structure

Student Pilot

Just starting the journey

Requirements - 0 Flight Hours / Flights  

Private Pilot 

Licensed to fly 

Requirements - 40 Flight Hours / 20 Flights

Commercial Pilot

Professional flying

Requirements - 250 Flight Hours / 100 Flights

Airline Transport Pilot

Airline qualified

Requirements - 1000 Flight Hours / 500 Flights

First Officer

Co-pilot in command

Requirements - 1500 Flight Hours / 750 Flights

Captain

Command of the flight deck

Requirements - 2500 Flight Hours / 1200 Flights

Senior Captain

Master of the skies

Requirements - 4000 Flight Hours / 2000 Flights

Fleet Captain

Leadership of the fleet

Requirements - 6000 Flight Hours / 3000 Flights

Chief Pilot

Fleet operations lead

Requirements - 8000 Flight Hours / 4000 Flights

Director of Flight Operations

Ultimate aviation authority

Requirements - 10000 Flight Hours / 5000 Flights

Junior Dispatcher

Entry-level operations role

Supports senior dispatchers by reviewing flight requests, learning dispatch procedures, and assisting with basic flight release documentation. Becomes familiar with Griffin Airlines routes, schedules, and operational standards.

Dispatcher

Core dispatch operations

Independently handles flight dispatch duties including reviewing pilot flight plans, issuing flight releases, coordinating aircraft assignments, and ensuring all flights meet regulatory and VA standards before departure.

Senior Dispatcher

Expert dispatcher with full authority

Oversees complex dispatch scenarios, mentors junior dispatchers, resolves irregularities, and has full authority to approve or hold flights. Acts as the point of contact during peak operational periods.

Flight Scheduler

Weekly schedule management

Responsible for building and publishing the weekly flight schedule. Reviews route bids from pilots, coordinates aircraft availability, assigns flights, and ensures balanced coverage across all hubs and routes.

Senior Flight Scheduler

Senior scheduling authority

Leads the scheduling department, sets scheduling policy, manages long-term fleet utilization planning, and approves or rejects route proposals submitted by the pilot community. Works closely with the Director of Operations.

Ground Operations Agent

Ground-side coordination

Manages ground-side operations including gate assignments, turnaround coordination, cabin crew assignments, and passenger manifest reviews. Ensures aircraft are prepped and ready for departure on schedule.

Ground Operations Supervisor

Supervising all ground teams

Oversees all ground operations agents, resolves ground-side conflicts, audits manifests and cabin crew records, and ensures ground procedures are followed consistently across all flights.

Operations Manager

Full operations management

Manages the entire day-to-day operations of Griffin Airlines. Bridges dispatch, scheduling, and ground operations. Reviews performance, enforces standards, handles escalations, and reports directly to the Director of Operations.

Director of Operations

Executive operations leadership

The highest operations role. Sets the strategic direction of the Operations Division, approves major policy changes, oversees all department heads, and works alongside airline leadership to ensure Griffin Airlines runs at peak efficiency.