Description
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Our client is currently seeking a Captain Pilot to join their Corporate Flight team in Chicago, IL.
Captains are responsible for the safe conduct of flights to which they are assigned. When assigned to a flight, the captain has the final authority in the operation of the aircraft. Captains must ensure compliance with all federal, state, local and foreign regulations, as well as the policies and procedures specified in the company operations manual. Captains are the company’s most visible representative to the passengers and must act with tact and decorum while ensuring an efficient and safe operation.
Our client is a rapidly growing, highly diversified construction company, and they constantly seek builders and business people to join our industry-leading team. Our clients’ employees are \"built to succeed\" - competitive entrepreneurs with strong character who are energized by working on a team to meet challenges and are willing to take risks after careful planning. There are many compelling reasons why exceptional people should consider a career with our client:
Challenging, complex projects
Creative and innovative problem-solving environment
Supportive, communicative managers who reward your success
Opportunities for growth, training, and development
Flexibility to build what you want, where you want
Responsibilities
Acting as pilot in command (PIC) of flights for which the pilot has been scheduled
Providing excellent customer service to passengers
Complying with schedules and other directives governing the aircraft’s operation
Ensuring that preflight inspections are performed
Studying weather conditions at destination, en route, alternate airports and departure points
Reviewing and calculating the aircraft weight and balance, fuel on board and performance charts
Making decisions necessary to start, delay, or cancel flights and deviate the flight from planned route or destination when operating conditions dictate
Ensuring that the aircraft is clean and prepared for flight with all provisions on board for the safety and comfort of the passengers
Ensuring that flight plans our accurate and planned alternates meet the minimum weather and fuel requirements
Qualifications
Must hold an ATP (Airline Transport Pilot Certification) Appropriate Type Rating for the company aircraft type flown.
Prefer Type Rated in the Gulfstream G200 or The Gulfstream G280.
Hold a first-class medical certificate, meet all currency requirements regarding instrument flight time and night landings prior to flying any required trips
Minimum of 3000 flight hours logged, 1000 hours of which is in Turbine Powered Aircraft
Being available for after-hours/weekend/holiday to crew company schedule aircraft.
Travel to include 50% of time away from base
Our client offers competitive wages and benefits, including:
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
Generous Vacation Time & Paid US Holidays
Company 401(k) Matching Contributions
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Commuter Benefits Program
Parental Leave Policy
Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Term Life and AD&D Insurance
Jet Aviation provides equal employment and affirmative action opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.