Description
POSITION SUMMARY: Serve as pilot in command of corporate aircraft to transport personnel, equipment and supplies to various locations under day, night, and instrument conditions; and conducts flights in accordance with FAA, ICAO, and company regulations.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Pilot company aircraft to transport personnel, equipment and supplies to various locations under day, night, and instrument conditions; and conducts flights in accordance with FAA, ICAO, and company regulations. (Must be properly certificated and qualified according to governmental and company regulations.)
Exercise extreme care and judgment while in flight, being alert to cope with irregularities and adverse weather conditions; determines appropriate courses of action to ensure safety of passengers and company property
Acquaint passengers with use of aircraft cabin equipment and emergency procedures; sees to their comfort while in aircraft; and assists them with baggage and surface transportation.
Study weather information in advance of flights; determines advisability of the flight; utilizes information to select routings, altitudes, and intermediate stops for passenger comfort and safety.
Checks airport and airway data that may affect conduct of flights; and completes and files flight plans with FAA facilities.
Supervise loading of passengers, baggage and freight; determines that aircraft performance data and weight and balance are within certifiable limits.
Coordinate flight planning with operational and scheduling personnel to advise passengers of arrival and departure times and weather information and to resolve other passenger requirements.
Complete pre-flight inspection of aircraft; checks all consumables such as fuel, oil and anti-icing fluids to ascertain adequate quantities; ascertains that all normal and emergency supplies and equipment are placed on board; and determines that aircraft is airworthy and prepared for flight in accordance with FAA and company regulations.
Ensure servicing, storing and proper care and protection of company aircraft and equipment while away from home base.
Issues purchase orders and signs for fees and services contracted; conducts post-flight inspection of aircraft; and reports malfunction and operating data to the maintenance section.
Complete and file FAA records and reports; completes aircraft and flight reports; and maintains personal flight log and records.
Study and maintain thorough knowledge of FAA regulations, airport landing areas, air traffic control procedures, communications frequencies and techniques.
Maintain thorough knowledge of aircraft flight operations and systems manuals.
Study and familiarize self with available information on current developments, techniques, and procedures in the aviation industry.
Adhere to directions contained in flight operations related manuals, and related procedures.
Annual training required for aircraft in use – currently Lear 45
Additional aviation related duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by supervisor.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Professional in appearance and presentation
Effective in oral and written communication
Abilities:
May be routinely exposed to equipment operational noise heat-cold-dust, and/or aircraft equipment, parts, or fuel odors.
May be required to stand, sit, squat, walk, bend, climb ladders, move, reach, or stretch for prolonged time periods with no restrictions, as required by job duties.
Work in a safe and professional manner while adhering to all regulatory requirements (FAA, OSHA, DOT, EPA, State, and Federal regulations, etc.).
Read, hear, speak, and see with no restrictions, as required by job duties.
Comprehend and adhere to management directions and/or safety instructions with no restrictions.
Effectively communicate in Business English language.
Pull, push, carry, lift, or move items up to 10 lbs. throughout the work shift without assistance, as required by job duties.
Pull, push, carry, lift or move materials/people/items/equipment weighing up to 50lbs or more during the work shift, with the use of Company provided “reach assistance technology” or “movement assist technology” (fork-lifts, pallet jacks, pulleys, dolly’s, robotics reach equipment, people movers etc.), as required by job duties.
Work Experience and Certifications:
Bachelor\'s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job
Airline Transport pilot certificate
Able to obtain and maintain an FAA Class I Medical Certification
Restricted Radio Operator License
5 years of corporate flight experience, Part 135 experience (charter), Part 121 experience (airlines), military flight experience or any combination that equals 5 years of experience.
Single pilot operations experience desired
Certificates & Licenses:
Minimum of 4,000 total flying hours as pilot in command
Minimum of 3000 hours in multi-engine aircraft as pilot in command
Lear 45 experience desirable
Flight time must be verifiable via logbook entries or equivalent documentation.
Other Requirements:
At least 500 hours in a jet powered multi-engine aircraft