[Company] is a civil construction company headquartered in Spartanburg, South Carolina, with regional offices located throughout the Southeast. The Lead Captain will be responsible for Private FAR Part 91 Corporate and VIP transport on the company owned aircraft. The Lead Captain is being hired for their leadership and technical expertise, and is responsible for the safety of the passengers, crew, and the aircraft itself.
Responsibilities:
Communicate, development and manage the aviation team personnel.
Liaison with the FAA and other authorities.
Develop and follow standard operating procedures to ensure that flights operate according to all regulations, safety, and company policies. Ensure the aircraft is operating under full compliance with legal policies, procedures, regulations, and safety guidance.
Follow required procedures to perform pre-flight checks and inspection prior to each flight. Verifying weather conditions that may impact the safety or efficiency of each flight.
Determine routes, speed, take-off, cargo weight, passenger numbers, and landing times to determine scheduling requirements, flight plans, and fuel requirements and consumption.
Monitor cockpit instruments, changing weather conditions, air traffic, and passengers regularly during the flight.
Completes required documentation and performs post-flight procedures, as required. Complete flight reports following landing documenting any inconsistencies or problems with aircraft or flight path.
Perform routine inspections of aircraft checking for irregularities or preventative maintenance opportunities.
Must be able to use problem solving, critical thinking, and quick decision-making abilities. React quickly with good judgment to environmental and/or technical changes and emergencies.
Must be able to communicate effectively with passengers, ground crew, air traffic control, and other crew members. Maintain required communication with maintenance and dispatch personnel when conducting flights.
Maintain a high level of personal decorum, professionalism, and customer service when interacting with passengers and crew members. Brief passengers before take-off on safety requirements and flight plan, as well as provide regular updates throughout the flight.
Maintain an awareness of industry trends and changes.
Will be required to work irregular work hours, sometimes including weekends and holidays depending on company needs. Some flights may require overnight stays before return.
Qualifications:
7 or more years of flying experience and at minimum 5,000 total flying hours
Preferably 3 or more years of experience piloting private aircraft
Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certificate and or eligible for this
FAA Commercial Pilot’s License with Single and Dual Engine Endorsements
Able to hold a First-Class Medical
Excellent knowledge of federal aviation regulations and safety procedures
Degree in aircraft engineering or aviation, or similar field, is a plus
Legally authorized to work in the United States