POSITION SUMMARY
This position is for an International Captain in a FAR part 91 corporate flight department owned and operated by the [Company]. This position is based out of Teterboro, New Jersey.
The Captain will be directly responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the company aircraft & confirming the airworthiness of that aircraft for each assigned flight. The Captain is the on-site manager and representative of this department & is the final authority as to the conduct of operations of the aircraft when away from home base. The Captain will ensure compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations, Flight Operations Manual (FOM) & Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) Manual policy & guidance.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
The primary responsibility and accountability of the Captain is for the safe conduct of assigned flights. Pilot responsibilities are outlined in the FOM & SOP Manual. A Captain will perform all duties required when assigned to a trip.
Complying with the authorized Trip Sheet schedule & associated guidance during aircraft operations.
Providing excellent customer services to passengers.
Checking weather, all applicable NOTAMs where available, & determining fuel, oil, and oxygen requirements.
Determining the aircraft weight & balance.
Ensuring that all flight-planning and ATC filing requirements have been met.
Ensuring that the aircraft is airworthy, duly registered and that the documentation specified in the FOM are on board the aircraft.
Ensuring that the aircraft is clean & prepared for flight with all provisions on board for the safety and comfort of the passengers.
Ensuring an aircraft pre-flight inspection has been properly conducted before departure.
Briefing the passengers in accordance with the requirements specified in the FOM and SOP.
Operating the aircraft in accordance with the Aircraft Flight Manual, Aircraft Loading Manual, and the aircraft’s published limitations.
Ensuring compliance with customs, immigration & cabotage laws.
Timely and accurate communication with Scheduling during an assigned flight.
Completing all post flight duties, including notification to the company of any deviation from the planned itinerary or overnight location.
Recording flight times & aircraft defects.
Ensuring that aircraft operations are conducted in accordance with the highest flight safety standards of Federal Aviation Regulations (Part 91), the Aircraft Manufacturer’s Flight Manual and the FOM and SOP.
Utilizing accepted Crew Resource Management procedures.
Attending all scheduled training events.
Maintaining and holding (on person) a valid FAA pilot license with appropriate type ratings and English Proficiency Endorsement, First Class Medical Certificate, FCC Radiotelephone Operator Permit.
Maintaining & holding a valid passport and any required visas & current ID Cards required by the FOM.
Performing operationally related administrative duties in timely & professional manner. These duties may include, but are not limited to, maintaining navigational charts & related databases, & performing aircraft inventories.
Perform duties as assigned by Chief Pilot.
Captains may be designated in a collateral assignment as Safety Manager, Standardization Pilot, Training Pilot or Security Manager or as an assistant to one of these positions.
Your qualifications and experience should include:
An Airline Transport Pilot rating with appropriate qualifications for aircraft operated.
Turbo jet transport category experience with international operations is required.
Must be able to pass an FAA First Class Medical.
Must have Global operating experience including extensive experience in Europe and APAC.
Consideration on flight hour experience will be given for military trained pilots but corporate experience remains desirable.
Pilot-in-Command experience of an Ultra Long Range category business jet.
Must be authorized to work in the US.
What we offer you:
Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, & vision coverage with coverage for spouses/domestic partners & child dependents, including access to an HSA & FSA
Employee assistance plan & comprehensive behavioral health benefits
Fertility benefits, including surrogacy, & adoption assistance programs
Basic & supplemental life insurance for employees & supplemental life insurance coverage for their spouses/domestic partners & children
Voluntary benefits such as group legal, identity theft protection, accident, & hospital indemnity insurance
Short-term & long-term disability plans
Paid parental & caregiver leave
401(k) Plan with pre-tax, Roth, & after-tax options & company match which vests immediately
Education assistance & student loan programs
Other Programs:
Time off to include vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, Summer Fridays (early release), & a winter break between Christmas & New Year’s Day (based on business needs)
Referral bonuses (subject to eligibility)
Matching gift program
A wide variety of employee business resource groups (EBRGs)
Special discounts on Sony products, offered exclusively to Sony employees
Employee stock purchase plan (Sony covers commissions and fees for your Sony stock purchases made through after-tax payroll deductions)
Annual incentive bonus
The anticipated annual base salary for this position is $245,000 to $275,000. In addition to the annual base salary, this role has an annual bonus target of 22%, & is eligible for RSUs. The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific & unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives &/or from which they will be performing the job.