Description
[redacted], a Berkshire Hathaway company, is seeking a qualified Pilot in Command to join a Falcon 7X account. This will be a three-pilot crew supported by a full time Maintenance Technician.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The PIC is responsible for ensuring a safe, dependable, and professional experience for all individuals traveling on the aircraft.
The PIC is responsible for the conducting and overseeing all trip planning and execution, including, but not limited to:
Ensuring the aircraft meets all performance and airworthiness requirements
Completing and/or assisting other crewmember(s) with aircraft preflight duties
Ensuring all flights comply with company policies and Federal Aviation Regulations
Selecting the safest and most efficient flight routes and airports
Establishing contingency plans and alternates
Calculating aircraft weight and balance and ensuring the aircraft is operated within its weight and balance requirements
Evaluating weather and other factors that may affect the safety, timing or routing of a flight (significant weather events, forecast turbulence, special events, airspace restrictions, air traffic congestion, etc.)
Ensuring all required permits and documents are obtained prior to departure
Providing an exceptional service experience to the passengers
Must demonstrate ability to work exceptionally well with others in a collaborative, small team environment
Responsible for conducting passenger briefings
Must comply with company confidentiality policy
Requirements:
Airman Certificate - ATP
Ratings: Appropriate PIC Type Rating - DA7X
Medical Certificate* First-class, valid for ATP privileges
Total Flight Time 3500
Pilot in Command 2000
Multi Engine Land 1500
Multi Engine PIC 500
Instrument 300
Turbine Engine 500
Jet 500
International Experience Required
Preference will be given to candidates with Falcon 7X and/or long range aircraft experience.
We provide a full benefit package including medical, dental, vision Insurance, prescription drug benefit, 401(k) plan, disability insurance, two-week paid vacation, and competitive salary. To ensure a safe environment, we conduct background checks and drug screening prior to employment as well as random drug screening.
[redacted] is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
Purpose of Position
The Pilot-in-Command reports directly to the Chief Pilot or his\\her designee and is responsible for the safe and efficient conduct of the flight assignment. He/She must be thoroughly knowledgeable of and comply with the Company GOM, Operations Specifications, LOAs, FAA Regulations, Aircraft Flight and Equipment manuals as well as any other information required for each flight. The Pilot-in-Command is the final authority as to the operation of the aircraft. In an emergency involving the safety of persons or property, the Pilot-in-Command may deviate from 14CFR 91 and 14 CFR 135 only to the extent required to meet that emergency.
Tasks and Responsibilities
Receive initial briefing from the Flight Center to include: determine assigned crewmembers meet all regulatory and rest requirements; Show time/departure; Fixed based operators; Flight distance/estimated flight time/estimated fuel burn; Passenger information; Catering, transportation and any special requests; Noise abatement and curfew procedures; Security issues; Airport limitations
The PIC will brief and assign duties to the Second-in-Command, but always retains responsibility for task completion
He or she will include information regarding weather, the flight plan route, flight delays, aircraft performance, obstacle clearance, security issues, and passenger considerations as well as any other pertinent information in the briefing
The PIC will prepare or supervise preparation of flight plan considering such factors as weather, terrain, aircraft weight, aircraft performance, range, physiological considerations, airport facilities, and navigational resources
Review the aircraft maintenance records to ensure: Required airworthiness and equipment inspections are current; The deferral list is in compliance with the MEL requirements; The aircraft is capable of completing the proposed flight
Advise maintenance of any aircraft or systems irregularities in accordance with company maintenance reporting procedures. Normally supervise, but may conduct the preflight inspection of the aircraft for structural, mechanical, and electrical soundness in addition to the following: Airworthiness Certificate; Aircraft Registration; Radio Station Permit; Weight and Balance; Aircraft Flight Manual; MEL; Checklists; General Operations Manual; Company forms; TOLD cards; Passenger Briefing Cards; Flashlights and batteries; Life vests, rafts, and all other safety equipment; Medical First Aid Equipment; Fire Extinguishers; Clipboard; Will ensure that all ground servicing is monitored by a crew member
No one other than company personnel shall have access to the aircraft except in the presence of a member of the crew
Evaluate and coordinate the handling of any special needs of the passengers
Assign a crewmember or passenger prior to takeoff to assist a handicapped person during emergency evacuation of the aircraft; Inspect all passenger identification prior to boarding
Ensure all other security procedures included in this section have been complied with; Ensure passenger briefing meets 14 CFR 135.117 for a 135 flight and 14 CFR 91.519 for a 91 flight
Obtain and thoroughly review company flight manifests (briefing sheets) prior to flight; Confirm with the Flight Center that each manifest is current
Is responsible for completing and forwarding an Anomaly Report when anything unusual occurs
This includes abnormalities with the aircraft, ground transportation, catering, or passengers
Maintain and provide the Flight Operations Training Department with a copy of his/her First Class Medical Certificate by the twentieth (20th) of the month
Responsible for assuring that the companyÂ?s goals for safety, security and quality are met by continual compliance with the company Safety Management System (SMS) program and reporting through the appropriate process any safety, security or quality recommendations or non-compliance observations.
Education
Bachelor\'s in Aviation
Certifications and Licenses
FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP)
Years of Experience
4-8 years of experience
Core Competencies
Knowledge of Specific Job Skills
Related Job Experience
Related Education or Training
Initiative
Communication & Listening Skills
Attitude
Interest in Company & Position
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other (KSAOs)
Strong prioritizing and organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple and high level priorities
Proactive decision making skills
Available to be on-call 24/7 with company provided communication device
Must maintain a valid Medical certificate
May be required to obtain a FAA Type rating in the applicable Fleet type
Upholds a service standard in a strict and changing regulatory environment
Strong customer service skills.