Hi Flyer
I agree with the guys before - give them a call. In Australia I have found that a good relationship with the FOI is invaluable. I have been told time and time again (after being Chief Pilot for three different EMS organisations) that they would rather you ask them questions rather than you wrongly interpreting the Regs.
In Oz, the Chief Pilot does have minimum requirements based on what type (single/multi) and how many aircraft. Over here they also ask for 12 months commercial experience to obviously give the direct exit guys from the military enough time to work in the REAL world with all of its political intricacies that come with it.
Also CASA has rules based on the way you employ the Chief Pilot. ie. must be full-time or part-time. As well CASA looks at your proposed operation to see if the Chief Pilot candidate has the relevant experience for the types of operations proposed. Also may need a flight check.
Hope this helps. Very daunting experience for first timers.
