Waste Connections has an immediate opening for an aircraft Captain. The Captain reports to the Flight Department Manager and is responsible for the safety of our passengers, other crew members and the aircraft. Before each flight, the Captain, along with the Co-Pilot and the Flight Coordinator will oversee flight planning that includes but is not limited to fuel planning, weight and balance and performance planning, route, weather, and alternate requirements.

In addition, the Captain will adhere to company standards and procedures while also complying with all FAA regulations and/or the regulations dictated by any country in which we operate. The Captain is also expected to contribute to and continue the success that has allowed the Waste Connections Flight Department to hold an IS-BAO Stage 3 Safety Certification. We are looking for a candidate with a “can do” service attitude, working within a “fit for flight” culture.

Additionally, the candidate will need to reside within a 90-minute drive from the Houston Intercontinental Airport (KIAH).

The Candidate must have strong interpersonal and leadership skills. High consideration will be given to candidates that have Falcon 900EX EASy Series and/or Challenger 300 Series experience in addition to the following disciplines:

Customer Service Skills
SMS / Risk Management Experience
Organizational Skills
International Operating Experience
Excellent Communication Skills

Qualifications

Hold a bachelor’s degree, preferably in Business, Management, Aeronautics or Engineering or has equivalent compensatory experience.
Hold an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certificate in multi-engine land airplanes.
Have a minimum of 3500 Hours Total Time, 2000 Hours PIC and 1000 Hours Turbine Time.
Must hold and maintain a current FAA 1st Class Medical Certificate.
Have a minimum 2 years’ experience as line captain in large, multi-engine jet aircraft operations.
Demonstrate knowledge with respect to the operation of a flight department, the content of the Company Flight Department Manuals, and the provision of the regulations and the standards necessary to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Duties, Responsibilities, and Authority

Responsibilities delegated by the Flight Department Manager
Operates company aircraft as Captain/PIC and First Officer/SIC
Flight Operations Management
Exercise Company Operational Control when delegated by the Flight Department Manager
Developing standard operating procedures meeting all regulatory guidance
Controlling operational policies and standards of all aircraft operated
Ensuring that all airports and routes served by Waste Connections are operationally suitable and meet company requirements
Acting on and distributing accident, incident, and other occurrence reports
Processing and acting on any flight crew reports
Disseminating information pertaining to flights and Company policies
Receiving and acting with respect to any aeronautical information affecting the safety of flight

Our Company

Waste Connections, Inc. (TSX/NYSE: WCN) is an integrated solid waste services company that provides non-hazardous waste collection, transfer, disposal, and recycling services in mostly exclusive and secondary markets in the U.S. and Canada. Through its R360 Environmental Solutions subsidiary, Waste Connections is also a leading provider of non-hazardous oilfield waste treatment, recovery, and disposal services in several of the most active natural resource producing areas in the United States, including the Permian, Bakken, and Eagle Ford Basins. Waste Connections serves more than seven million residential, commercial, industrial, and exploration and production customers in in the US and six provinces in Canada. The Company also provides intermodal services for the movement of cargo and solid waste containers in the Pacific Northwest. Waste Connections, Inc. was founded in September 1997. Its Principal Administrative Offices are in The Woodlands, Texas which is approximately 30 miles north of Houston.

What’s In It for You?

You will be joining a team environment and colleagues who embrace a “work hard, play harder” culture. Our compensation package is competitive and comes with excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, long term disability, life insurance and a 401(k)-retirement plan. You will also be associating yourself with a company that likes to lead by example, through a strong presence in our local communities, charitable giving, sustainability initiatives and more.