Fixed Wing Captain

[Company] Aviation is a world-wide, Part 91 corporate flight department supporting executive movement through business jet and helicopter transport.

The Fixed Wing Captain, as pilot in command (PIC), is responsible for the safe, efficient, and professional operation of assigned flight duties. The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate leadership behaviors and abilities to coordinate crew functions and complete the mission in accordance with all applicable local, federal, and international regulations, as well as company policies and standard operating procedures.

The primary role of the Fixed Wing Captain is to deliver safe and professional, world-wide air transportation to the clients of the [Company] Aviation business unit. The Captain will collaborate with all crew members, maintenance technicians, dispatch personnel, and aviation leadership to execute on the assigned mission. Secondary role assignments include tasks assigned that may or may not be related to flight duties to facilitate the management of core Aviation functions.

This position will be based in Newburgh, New York at Stewart International Airport.

Responsibilities

• Ensures that the aircraft is airworthy, registered and that the required
documentation is aboard the aircraft.
• Checks weather and all applicable NOTAMs where available, and determines fuel, oil
and oxygen requirements.
• Determines the aircraft weight and balance.
• Ensures that all flight planning requirements have been met.
• Ensures that aircraft crewmembers have valid licenses, medical certificates,
passports and visas (when required).
• Completes an aircraft preflight inspection before each departure.
• Ensures the passenger safety brief is completed.
• Coordinates with Dispatch, Maintenance, crewmembers and external agencies in the
planning and execution of flight duties.
• Coordinates with crewmembers and management in relation to any requested
deviation from the guidelines contained in this manual.
• Operates the aircraft per SOPs, AFM / RFM limitations, and in accordance with
applicable FAA / ICAO rules and regulations.
• Maintains currency requirements by type and ensures the currency of aircraft
crewmembers prior to flight.
• Ensures compliance with customs, immigration and cabotage laws.
• Verifies the passenger manifest for security purposes.
• Leads the crew utilizing appropriate CRM in the accomplishment of all trip
requirements.
• Completes all postflight duties, including notifying the company of deviations to any
planned itinerary or overnight location.
• Records flight times and aircraft defects.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience with Gulfstream 600/650 aircrafts is required

• Prior large turbine aircraft operating experience as PIC

• Exhibits enthusiasm, passion, and curiosity for Aviation

• Inclusive mindset and behaviors

• Demonstrates a willingness to learn new skills and adapt to a dynamic work environment

• Functional computer application skills

• Well-developed interpersonal, collaboration, and communication skills, both written and oral

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior work experience in corporate/business aviation

Requirements/Qualifications:

• FAA-issued Air Transport Pilot certificate with multi-engine rating (GVI or GVII type rating preferred)

• English proficiency pilot certificate endorsement

• Current, and ability to maintain, FAA first-class medical

• Up-to-date immunization/vaccine record (subject to review by Amex Medical)

Employment eligibility to work with [Company] in the United States is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions. 

At [Company], our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared values and Leadership Behaviors, and an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities, and colleagues. From delivering differentiated products to providing world-class customer service, we operate with a strong risk mindset, ensuring we continue to uphold our brand promise of trust, security, and service.

As part of Team Amex, you’ll experience our powerful backing with comprehensive support for your holistic well-being and many opportunities to learn new skills, develop as a leader, and grow your career. Here, your voice and ideas matter, your work makes an impact, and together, you will help us define the future of [Company].

We back you with benefits that support your holistic well-being so you can be and deliver your best. This means caring for you and your loved ones' physical, financial, and mental health, as well as providing the flexibility you need to thrive personally and professionally:

• Competitive base salaries

• Flexible work arrangements and schedules with hybrid and virtual options with Amex Flex

• Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location)

• Free and confidential counselling support through our Healthy Minds program

• Career development and training opportunities

For a full list of Team Amex benefits, visit out Colleague Benefits Site.

[Company] is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law. [Company] will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. For positions covered by federal and/or state banking regulations, [Company] will comply with such regulations as it relates to the consideration of applicants with criminal convictions.

We back our colleagues with the support they need to thrive, professionally and personally. That's why we have Amex Flex, our enterprise working model that provides greater flexibility to colleagues while ensuring we preserve the important aspects of our unique in-person culture. Depending on role and business needs, colleagues will either work onsite, in a hybrid model (combination of in-office and virtual days) or fully virtually.

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