[Company] is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
Working at [Company]
At [Company], you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:
Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution
Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
The Opportunity
This is a full time position that works out of our Waukegan, IL in our Aviation division.
[Company] is seeking a Domestic Captain candidate for our Gulfstream G550/G650 aircraft. Preference will be given to candidate’s type rated and current on both the G550 and G650 aircraft. All candidates must live within a 2-hour drive to Waukegan Airport (KUGN) or be willing to relocate. This is not a commutable position.
The Domestic Captain reports directly to the Director, Flight Operations. The Domestic Captain is responsible for the safe operation of the aircraft and has the final authority regarding the operation of the aircraft when acting as PIC. The Domestic Captain ensures that all flight and ground operations are conducted to the highest level of safety and complies with the Federal Aviation Regulations, applicable foreign regulations, and [Company] policies and procedures. The Domestic Captain position is considered a Senior Captain in training, and the promotion to Senior Captain will take place once international expertise and decision making has been proven to the [Company] team.
What You’ll Work On
Maintains aircraft type specific FAA currency, and completes Part 142 training every 6 months
Ensures the assigned aircraft is airworthy, and the required documentation is onboard
Ensures the assigned aircraft discrepancies have been corrected and signed off prior to departure
Evaluates the weather and all applicable NOTAMs and determines the trip can be safely executed with all regulatory and company requirements met
Makes decisions to start, delay, or cancel flights, or deviate from planned routes, or destinations, when operating conditions dictate
Ensures all flight planning requirements are met
Ensures an aircraft preflight inspection is completed before each departure
Ensures a passenger safety briefing is completed before each departure
Completes all postflight duties, including notifying the company of deviations to any planned itinerary, schedule, or overnight location
Communicates all aircraft mechanical issues encountered to the appropriate department team members, and records the discrepancies in the designated location
Reports any known or suspected FAA violations or incidents promptly to the Director, Flight Operations and or the DVP Aviation
As soon as possible, report to the appropriate ATC facility any hazardous weather or flight condition encountered that may affect the safety of other aircraft
Assists in the training and development of departmental pilots on company policies, procedures, and flight operations
Assists in developing company policies and procedures that ensure that all operations are conducted with maximum safety as the goal
Is an active participant in the department Safety Management System (SMS)
Assumes any job-related duty delegated by the Director, Flight Operations or the DVP Aviation
Perform the duties of your assigned role while following the department’s Policy and Operations Manual (POM), department designated Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), and [Company] designated policies.
Develop and maintain a complete knowledge, understanding and mastery of the aircraft systems
As a team member, always confer with other crew members to obtain as much information as possible to determine the best course of action
Assures the safety and security of the aircraft while away from home base
Ensures the safety and travel needs of the guests onboard the aircraft are met, with the desire to deliver service “above and beyond” their expectations
This is a non-supervisory position
Required Qualifications
FAA Airline Transport Pilot – Airplane Multiengine Land Certificate
PIC qualified and current on either the G550 or G650 aircraft, both preferred
Total Time – 3000 hours minimum, 5000 hours recommended
Pilot in Command – 1500 hours minimum, 2500 hours recommended
Multi Engine Land (MEL) – 1500 hours minimum
Jet Time – 500 hours, 500 hours jet PIC time recommended
Jet Time in Type – 100 hours left seat
Must hold and be able to maintain a valid FAA Class I Medical
FAA Violation free history
FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit
Bachelor’s degree
Hold a valid U.S. driver’s license with a clean driving record
Possess a current U.S. passport
Ability to pass an FAA Pilot Records Database review by [Company] management
Ability to pass a reference screening and comprehensive background check
Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and submit to random drug/alcohol testing
Ability to work a flexible schedule including days, nights, weekends, and holidays
Proof of eligibility to work in the U.S.
Ability to lift 70 pounds
Ability to sit for long periods of time
Ability to work in various weather conditions including heat, cold, rain, snow, etc
Ability to work around aircraft arrival and departures, including occasional high noise levels, vibrations, and exposure to fuel, fumes, and hydraulic fluids
Willingness to obtain vaccinations required for international travel
Ability to respond to short notice trips and be airborne within 3 hours of first call
Willingness to travel extensively worldwide with no restrictions
Preferred Qualifications
Previous international Captain experience preferred
Initial or Recurrent Part 142 training in type within the last 9 months is preferred
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The base pay for this position is $129,300.00 – $258,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.