Description
Perdue Foods is part of Perdue Farms, a family-owned company heading into its second century of growth and innovation. With a goal of becoming the most trusted name in premium proteins, we create products for consumers and for retail and foodservice customers around the globe, while changing the way animals are raised for food.
Summary
An Aircraft Captain is accountable for the safe operation of company aircraft in accordance with company regulations, Federal Aviation Regulations and state and local regulations. Captains may be assigned as Pilot Flying (PF) or Pilot Monitoring (PM), as well as additional duties as needed.
A successful aircraft captain embraces and demonstrates professional behavior consistent with our organizational values and policies and communicates and interacts effectively with management, crew members and local authorities regarding flight operations.
Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities
An Aircraft Captain may operate an aircraft as pilot in command (PIC) or second in command (SIC), as assigned, being responsible for the operation of that aircraft, including:
For flight under IFR or a flight not in the vicinity of an airport, weather reports and forecasts, fuel requirements, alternatives available if the planned flight cannot be completed, and any known traffic delays of which the pilot in command has been advised by ATS.
For any flight, runway lengths at airports of intended use, takeoff and landing distance required.
Aircraft performance under expected values of airport elevation and runway slope, aircraft gross weight, and wind and temperature.
Aircraft pre-flight inspection before each departure.
Operating the aircraft in accordance with the FAR, AFM, and Perdue Farms’ SOPs.
Demonstrating excellent CRM in all phases of operation
Be responsible for the running of all checklists, normal, abnormal and emergency
Confer with PM regarding traffic, terrain, and airspace separation
Minimum Education
Bachelors degree or commensurate work experience.
Experience Requirements
Holds a valid airplane multi engine land commercial pilot certificate
Holds a valid instrument rating
Minimum of 2500 hours flight time with 1000 hours Multi Engine, 1000 Turbo Prop and 500 Turbojet
Ability to work in a crew environment
Holds a valid first class medical certificate
Valid Passport
Availability on weekends and holidays
Experience Preferred
ATP Certificate – Multi Engine
King Air B200 or equivalent experience
Gulfstream G150 or equivalent experience
Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements
1. Position is mostly sedentary. 2. May need to move light equipment or supplies from one place another. 3. Will need to load and unload baggage.
[redacted] is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.