Senior Captain

What you will do

Lets do this! Lets change the world! In this vital role you will:

Check weather, all applicable NOTAMs where available, and determine fuel, oil and oxygen requirements
Determine aircraft weight and balance
Ensure that all flight planning requirements have been met
Ensure that aircraft crew members have valid licenses, medical certificates, passports and visas if and when required
Complete an aircraft pre-flight inspection before each departure
Briefing the passengers in accordance with the requirements
Operate the aircraft in accordance with operator procedures and aircraft limitations
Maintain compliance with customs, immigration and cabotage laws
Complete all post flight duties, including notification to the company of any deviation from the planned itinerary or overnight location
Record flight times and aircraft defects

Win

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. Amgen is a global biopharmaceutical company whose mission is to serve patients suffering from serious illnesses. The Amgen Flight Department supports the travel requirements for senior executives to locations throughout the world. The department currently operates a Gulfstream G-280 and a Gulfstream G-550. We anticipate the delivery of the Gulfstream G-600 in January. The safety and care of our passengers are always our #1 focus. We are Stage 3 certified with the International Business Aviation Councils (IBAC) International Standards of Business Aviation Operations (IS-BAO). The aviation professional we seek is a Senior Captain with these qualifications.

What we expect of you

Basic Qualifications:

Gulfstream G600 Aircraft Experience

Gulfstream G280 Aircraft Experience

And

Doctorate degree & 2 years of aviation experience

Masters degree & 4 years of aviation experience

Bachelors degree or & 6 years of aviation experience

Associates degree & 10 years of aviation experience

High school diploma / GED & 10 years of aviation experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Gulfstream G600 AND Gulfstream G280 Aircraft Experience

Technical Experience:

Airline Transport Pilot License, Multi-Engine Land
First Class FAA physical
FCC Radio Telephone Operator Permit
Total flight time - 5000 hours; Pilot-in-Command - 2000 hours; Multi-Engine - 2000 hours; and Jet - 1000 hours; Make/Model - 100 hours (preferred)
Actual instrument and night time - 10% of total time
Recent long range, international business jet experience
Aircraft specific experience
Strong decision making abilities as a professional aviator
Strong written and verbal communication skills in the English language
Focus on safety and building a safety-first environment
Ability to work within a structured, standardized environment with an emphasis on professional integrity, CRM and world-class standards
No record of aircraft accidents, incidents, or violations
Outstanding employment record as evidenced by performance reviews, references, and letters of recommendation
Indication of progressive career advancement
Demonstrated ability as work in a team atmosphere
Work well within Amgens culture of entrepreneurship and diversity

What you can expect of us

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, well support your journey every step of the way.

The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is posted. Actual salary will vary based on several factors including but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.

In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan, based on eligibility, comprising of health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents, financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals, work/life balance, and career development opportunities that may include:

A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts
A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan
Stock-based long-term incentives
Award-winning time-off plans
Flexible work models, including remote and hybrid work arrangements, where possible

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Application deadline

Amgen does not have an application deadline for this position; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position.