Airship Pilot (Goodyear Blimp) About the Position Goodyear is excited to present the opportunity to fly the Goodyear Blimp and travel the country with the airship and crew. Because it is a very team-based group, the pilot that thrives in this role will be agile, flexible, collaborative, and will enjoy hitting the road with crew for various PR engagements throughout the year. Team-oriented and technical. Obtaining proficiency operating the assigned airship in a safe, effective and, efficient manner and assuring for optimum utilization of the aircraft for favorable exposure for the corporation are vital for the role. The ideal candidate will complete public relations assignments through the appropriate planning, organizing, directing, operating, maintaining and administering of the airship operations which includes the airship, personnel, and ground support equipment as necessary, all in coordination with the Chief Pilot and Assistant Chief Pilot. This is done in compliance with all corporate, OSHA and FAA regulations, requirements and policies. Primary Responsibilities The pilot will work in conjunction with the team to ensure that all Airship operations run smoothly and efficiently, both at the base and on the road (usually up to 100 days/ year). Assist in the forward planning of airship flight operations. Arrange for travel accommodations (airports and motels) as necessary. Monitor weather conditions, communicate with crew, airport personnel, and passengers as necessary. Obtain the proficiency to fly the New Goodyear Airship (NT). Master the complex systems and the most advanced flight controls ever installed in an Airship, from the vectorable propellers, to the thrust vector control system and the state-of-the-art Garmin glass cockpit design with EICAS. Fly the airship in a manner obtaining maximum exposure while meeting public relations requirements and within safe and operation parameters of the airship design. Interact in a professional and appropriate manner with corporate personnel, vendors, media, airport management, the general public, and Goodyear customers & potential customers. Assist in the tactical management of operations and crew as required or assigned, including (1) passenger carrying, (2) night sign flights, (3) exposure flying cross country, television and test flights, and (4) completion of necessary files, records and logs. Required Education and Experience High School Diploma; FAA Commercial or ATP Pilot Certification, Instrument Rating, and Multi-Engine Rating are required. College Degree, Flight Instructors Rating, Commercial Airplane, Helicopter, or LTA certifications are desired. 1,250 hours of total Flight Time. Experience with Garmin technology and glass cockpit desired. Excellent communication skills (written and verbal). Able to maintain current knowledge of all FAA, Goodyear and other regulatory requirements, advisories, publications, and policies as required. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Exposure to outdoor weather including rain, wind, thunder, lightning, snow, heat, humidity, fog, etc. May tend to and/or fly airship in adverse conditions. Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs