MP AIR, INC.
At VIATRIS, we see healthcare not as it is but as it should be. We act courageously and are uniquely positioned to be a source of stability in a world of evolving healthcare needs.
Viatris empowers people worldwide to live healthier at every stage of life.
We do so via:
Access – Providing high quality trusted medicines regardless of geography or circumstance;
Leadership – Advancing sustainable operations and innovative solutions to improve patient health; and
Partnership – Leveraging our collective expertise to connect people to products and services.
Every day, we rise to the challenge to make a difference and here’s how the Senior Captain role will make an impact:
Key responsibilities for this role include:
Plan and safely conduct assigned flights, and ensure compliance with the Federal Air Regulations, and other Federal, State, Local and Foreign government regulations affecting operations.
Must possess a working knowledge of Federal Air Regulations Part 61 & 91, ICAO Regulations, and ICAO/RVSM procedures.
Must possess the ability to safely operate an aircraft and direct and supervise crew. Must possess good hand-eye coordination, piloting skills, navigation skills, jet operating procedures, and instrument approach procedures. Ability to understand and follow directions from ATC.
Ability to read and interpret complex business and/or technical documents. Ability to write comprehensive reports and detailed business correspondence.
Ability to perform weight and balance computations for aircraft. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide by all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, percent, and to draw and interpret graphs.
Ability to solve problems with a variety of concrete variables through semi-standardized solutions that require some ingenuity and analysis. Ability to draw inferences and follow prescribed and detailed procedures to solve moderately complex problems.
Liaise with service providers at destinations visited.
Monitor crew performance, share knowledge with crewmembers and evaluate crewmember potential for advancement.
Ability to work with managers or directors and communicate ambiguous concepts. Ability to present to groups across the organization.
Provide excellent customer service.
Act as Pilot In Command (PIC) of flights operated under Federal Air Regulations FAR Part 91 or ICAO/RVSM regulations for which the pilot has been scheduled, both domestically and internationally.
Comply with the provisions of the Company’s Flight Operations Manual and Standard Operating Procedures for the aircraft being flown.
Ensure that preflight inspections are performed. Prepare and file flight plans.
Study weather conditions at departure, en route, destination, and alternate airports. Ensure that flights may reasonably be expected to be safely completed.
Ensure that the aircraft is clean and prepared for flight with all provisions on board for the safety and comfort of the customers.
Review and calculate the aircraft weight and balance, fuel on board and takeoff and landing performance.
Use aircraft checklists with the “Challenge/Response” method.
Coordinate the actions of all crewmembers assigned to the flight. Comply with schedules and other directives governing the aircraft’s operation.
Contract for servicing of the aircraft. Authorize purchases of fuel and other necessary supplies and services. Make necessary arrangements for the safety and security of the aircraft and crew when away from home base.
Make decisions necessary to start, delay, or cancel flights or deviate the flight from planned route or destination when operating conditions dictate.
Supervise the First Officer (SIC) and Flight Attendant (F/A), if assigned. The Captain may delegate authority to perform any of the functions listed above to other crewmembers, but remain responsible for the proper completion of those duties necessary for the safe and efficient operation of the aircraft.
Perform other duties as assigned.
The minimum qualifications for this role are:
Minimum of a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with specialization in Aviation preferred. 10 years of experience including extensive corporate international experience as PIC. However, a combination of experience and/or education will be taken into consideration.
Meets FAA currency requirements.
Ability to pass a Pilot-In-Command and instrument competency check in the type of aircraft to be flown.
Meets all FAA requirements to serve as Pilot-In-Command. Minimum of 5,000 logged flight hours with 2,000 hours of jet time.
ATP, First Class Medical and FCC Radiotelephone Permit licensures required.
This role will supervise a team. Previous supervisory experience desired.