Description
General Function
Provides on demand air transportation to company personnel in a safe and cost effective manner. Captain qualified in our current Citation Series aircraft.
Reporting Relations
Accountable and Reports to: Chief Pilot, CAO
Positions that Report to You: None
Duties and Responsibilities
Acts as pilot in command of scheduled flights.
Studies weather conditions and makes flight determinations.
Conducts preflight inspections.
Determines and files flight plans.
Determines aircraft weight and balance for fuel.
Responsible for arranging ground transportation if not already arranged by scheduler.
Reports to work when scheduled and works the required number of hours.
Secondary Responsibilities
Prepares reports showing flight time, passengers, and miles.
Responsible for interior and exterior maintenance and cleanliness of all aircraft if not already completed by scheduler/assistant.
Performs other job related duties and special projects as required.
Skills and Abilities Required to Perform Job
Must have the ability to solve practical problems; variety of variables with limited standardization; interprets instructions.
Must have the ability to do arithmetic, algebraic, and geometric calculations.
Must have the ability to compose original correspondence; follow technical manuals and have increased contact with people.
Must be able to physically perform light work: exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, 10 pounds of force frequently, and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
Visual requirements include clarity of vision at distance of less than 20 inches and up to 20 feet with or without correction, depth perception, color vision, and field of vision.
The following physical activities are necessary to perform this job: Climbing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, and hearing.
Current ATP
Valid FAA medical certifications
Education and Experience
High School or equivalent experience with flight school training or technical college/bachelors. Must hold current commercial pilot, WITH ATP RATING WITH multi engine instrument rating. Turbine experience preferred. Over 3 years of similar or related work experience.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Worker Characteristics
Commitment to the Hy-Vee Mission and a willingness to promote the values of the company
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to relate to and interact with other people in a friendly, professional manner
Ability to proactively anticipate problems, creatively develop and execute solutions
Ability to interact with advance computer systems, including schedule management, presentation production and job-specific programs
Working Conditions
This position has a daily exposure to noise from the aircraft engines and wind. There is also the possible exposure to temperature extremes, dampness, vibrations, equipment movement hazards, and dangerous chemicals/solvents. This position requires the ability to work non-regular work hours
Financial Responsibility
A certain amount of financial responsibility in regards to travel arrangements and their accuracy. Must be able to manage costs and budgets.
Contacts
Has frequent contact with suppliers/vendors, the general public, community or trade/professional organizations, and federal/state governmental or regulatory agencies.
Confidentiality
Has access to confidential information including company financial results.