Pilot in Command

Do you enjoy the thought of working with a tight-knit group of pilots who enjoy family-oriented operations?  If so, this could be the perfect job for you!

Private employer searching for Pilot in Command for EMB135BJ and EMB550 aircrafts based in KMLI.  This aviation department consists of five pilots, two aircraft part 91 operation supported by maintenance technician and flight scheduler.

Pilot in Command ideal candidate is a team player who demonstrates excellence in every aspect of work performance, strives to safely and professionally meet clients’ travel needs while adhering to employer’s unique culture of safety, service, and integrity.

Why join our team?

Because aviation is an integral part of the business, the company highly values and greatly appreciates its pilots. As such, the company offers the following: 

• Flexible, hybrid work schedule;

• Competitive salary and retirement plan;

• Paid holidays and paid time off (PTO);

• Paid continuing education and training to maintain job requirements;

• Employee assistance program (EAP);

• Company-paid life and AD&D insurance;

• A la carte voluntary insurance benefits with superior coverage and affordable premiums for employees and their eligible spouse/domestic partner and dependents:

  • Health and pharmacy, dental, and vision plans

    • Health Savings Account (HSA) for high-deductible plan only;

    • Flex Spending Accounts (FSA) – full purpose, limited purpose, and dependent care;

  • Life and AD&D;

  • Short-term disability and/or long-term disability;

  • Critical illness and/or accident;

  • Identity theft protection; and

• Pet (cat/dog).

What does the day-to-day look like?

Pilot in Command takes the lead overseeing operations of aircraft and crew with responsibility for ensuring safe and efficient transport of passengers and crew on both domestic and international flights through the following:

• Delaying, canceling, or discontinuing flight when conditions are unsuitable;

• Initiating or indicating change during planned flight when such change is appropriate for safe operation;

• Conducting flight in safe and prudent manner in accordance with company policies, processes, and procedures including, but not limited to company flight operations manual, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations, and Department of Homeland Security regulations;

• Collaborating effectively with company owners to lead company aviation safety program while actively supporting prompt and transparent communication for all safety issues and reporting for all safety hazards and concerns; and

• Mentoring and coaching crew members to maximize or stretch individual potential.

Second in Command duties include, but are not limited to:

• Assisting Pilot-in-Command during all phases of flight in accordance with company policies, processes, and procedures (i.e., company flight operations manual);

• Ensuring aircraft is properly maintained and ready for operation;

• Maintaining clean, stocked aircraft and workplace;

• Organizing catering and other client specific items to be on board aircraft; and

• Establishing business relationships with clients while providing service excellence.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Experience

• Previous work experience on small team is a plus! 

• Previous North Atlantic of European experience highly preferred. 

• Extensive Caribbean experience preferred.

• EMB135BJ or EMB550 experience preferred.

Minimum Requirements

Upon offer of employment and acceptance with agreed upon start date, candidate must reside within 80-mile radius of KMLI by said start date.

Qualified candidates must possess the following:

• FAA airline transport pilot certificate (ATP);

• First-class medical certificate (and ability to maintain such);

• FCC radio operator license;

• Valid U.S. passport;

• Ability to travel without restriction to Canada, North, Central and South America, Europe, Africa; and  

• Ability and willingness to work flexible schedule to meet the needs of the business.

Qualified candidates must meet (or exceed) flight time requirements as follows:

• 4,000 hours pilot-in-command, of which at least contains:

  • 3,000 hours multi-engine; and

  • 1,500 hours turbo jet aircraft.