The pilot is responsible for the operation of corporate aircraft in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration rules and regulations, ensuring the safety and security of passengers. The pilot will also perform activities related to navigation and communication. Pilot must live or be willing to move to Iowa and be within one hour of the Grinnell, Iowa airport.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Additional or other duties may be assigned.
Record Keeping
Maintains flight records, aircraft maintenance logs, trend monitoring data and other records required by company policy or federal authority.
Monthly reconciliation of company credit card for hotel, meals, lodging, and other expenses.
Maintenance
Ensures aircraft is in an airworthy condition by working closely with the aircraft mechanic, reporting any maintenance issues in a timely manner.
Performs maintenance test flights as needed.
Ensures services, including aircraft fueling, cleaning, and preparation are performed. Deep cleaning once per month.
Ensures the hanger is kept clean at all times.
Maintains and performs aircraft database and navigation chart updates and pilot duty records.
Preflight
Performs all pilot planning duties including: filing flight plans, obtaining all flight, weather and airport operations information and ground transportation needs.
Determines the aircraft weight and balance ratios.
Inspects and/or supervises preflight inspection which includes but is not limited to; engines, fuselage, mechanical, structural, communication and navigational instruments.
Ensures the aircraft has been pre-flighted, inspected, stocked, equipped with emergency equipment such as life rafts and that it is fully operational for the flight assignment.
Supervises loading and distribution of cargo and passengers to ensure that the aircraft is within proper weight and balance and all items are properly secured.
Confirms any nonstandard environmental rules and procedures at the intended departure and destination airports.
Inflight
Provides the Passenger Safety Briefing to the passengers.
Is proactive in the comfort and care of passenger(s) throughout their entire flight experience by ensuring the aircraft is clean, stocked, passenger(s) are properly briefed, and any needs or concerns are taken care of in a timely manner.
After the flight has commenced, adhere to the filed flight plan, operate the aircraft at favorable altitudes and take into consideration; turbulence, O2 requirements and the comfort of your passengers at all times during the flight.
Postflight
At the completion of each flight and after passengers have disembarked, complete flight log, flight records and maintenance forms.
Qualifications
Minimum of 1200-1500 hours total and 100 multi-engine time.
Visual Activity: Corrected to 20/20.
Valid and clear driver's license, pilot’s license, passport, and current medical card.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Organizational abilities and strong attention to detail.
High level of professionalism, even under pressure.
Have a flexible, calm, positive can-do attitude that adapts well to change.
Available 24/7. Although most trips are pre-planned, in the event employee pilot not available for flight, employee pilot will find a replacement pilot.
Language Skills
Strong customer service and language skills necessary, focused on executives, customers, and other guests flying with Manatt’s, Inc.
Mathematical Skills
Understanding basic concepts of math, physics navigation, airplane systems and aeronautics.
Reasoning Ability
The ability to think quickly and make decisions in difficult situations.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
FAA Commercial License (with instrument rating) or Air Transport Pilot Certificate
Multi-engine, with an instrument rating, no limitations.
Valid FCC Restricted Radio Telephone Operator permit.
Valid First Class Medical Certificate (explain restrictions).
Flight Time: Commensurate with other qualifications.