Description
Want to build a stronger, more sustainable future and cultivate your career? Join [redacted]\'s global team of 160,000 employees who are committed to safe, responsible and sustainable ways to nourish the world. This position is in [redacted]’s protein and salt business, where we provide wholesome, high-quality food products to a wide range of customers, from foodservice operators and grocery stores to manufacturers and exporters.
Job Purpose and Impact
The Captain will be responsible for aircraft as pilot in command for domestic flights following instructions of the chief pilot and will serve as second in command for international flights to provide safe and efficient transportation solutions for passengers on the company aircraft anywhere in the world. In this role, you will serve as pilot in command on the assigned aircraft model operated primarily in the designated geography. You will serve as pilot in command on international trips and occasionally serve as pilot in command outside of your primary region.
Key Accountabilities
Accountable for the safe operation of the company aircraft in accordance with the chief pilot\'s instruction to ensure passenger and crew a reliable and timely flight.
Act as domain authority related to all areas of operations, including the compliance with applicable safety and regulatory guidance, conduct complex operations to the highest safety standards and maintain knowledge of technical and regulatory developments affecting operations.
Apply time based flight and navigation solutions to accomplish customer transportation requirements, provide planning of each flight utilizing all applicable weather information and reports and support coordination of assigned trips.
Serve as pilot, dispatcher, baggage handler, flight attendant and security monitor, assist in troubleshooting maintenance issues and perform additional duties as directed by the chief pilot.
Comply with all requirements of the company\'s ground and flight training programs in the policy manual and with the policies contained in the operations manual and key regulations.
Provide support on maintenance issues that develop away from the aircraft hangar and perform minor maintenance functions allowed under aviation regulations in partnership with the maintenance staff.
Coach and mentor first officers to maximize their performance and technique with focus on a culture of safety with efficient procedures that support customer service.
Independently handle complex issues with minimal supervision, while escalating only the most complex issues to appropriate staff.
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor\'s degree in a related field or equivalent experience
Minimum of four years of related work experience
First class medical certificate
Airline transport pilot certificate with multi engine land rating
General knowledge of aviation and pilot regulations and compliance documentation needed by local, state, federal and international laws and procedures
Minimum of flight time experience of 2000 hours total time, 1000 hours of turbine powered aircraft
General knowledge of global political, geographical, regulatory, physiological and meteorological requirements to ensure safe worldwide operations
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with flight and ground operations regulatory compliance
Previous jet experience
Previous Type ratings in a Jet
Previous CRM (Crew Resource Management) experience
Additional Job Details
Hiring efforts will focus in Wichita, KS
Relocation assistance is not provided for this position
Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet