Job Title: Lead Captain Department: Flight Operations Reports To: Regional Chief Pilot Account Notes: 2 pilot account a/c based in PHL FAR 91 a/c flies approximately 250-300 hours per year crew is away on weekends in Florida during Fall, Winter, and Spring months approximately 3-4 trips during summer months to Europe; duration: 7-10 days SUMMARY The Lead Captain is assigned to a specific client account. Flight crewmembers including pilots and cabin attendants (when a Lead Cabin Attendant is not assigned) report to the Lead Captain. The Lead Captain reports to the Regional Chief Pilot. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Perform duties as PIC or SIC (see PIC and SIC job descriptions) Coordinate vacation, days off and training events with crew members maintaining maximum aircraft coverage considering crew members’ required rest requirements and personal needs. Ensure assigned crew members complete all training and checking requirements. Ensure assigned crew members submit and review flight and duty records and all other required records. Coordinate the aircraft schedule and training with the flight crew and client representative using supplemental crews as necessary. Coordinate with the Maintenance Supervisor regarding aircraft cleaning, servicing. Ensure aircraft manuals, Jeppesen Charts, and electronic data are current. Mentor & regularly counsel crew members to assist in their development as professional aviators and [redacted] employees. Conduct annual Performance Reviews for assigned crew members to summarize & document their development for the Regional Chief Pilot. Assist Account VP with client liaison as requested. Assist the Regional Chief Pilot in hiring of flight crew. Participate in and promote utilization of the JAFS Safety Management System. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This individual supervises crewmembers assigned to the client account. When in the PIC role, this individual supervises the second-in-command and cabin crewmembers assigned to the flight. QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Obtain and maintain an FAA First Class Medical For Fixed Wing Turbojet Aircraft: 3500 hours Total Fixed Wing 1500 hours Multi-Engine Land 1500 hours Pilot-in-Command 500 hours Turbojet 100 hours Night 75 hours Actual or Simulated Instrument For Rotary Wing: 2500 hours Total Helicopter 1500 hours Pilot-in-Command Helicopter 500 hours Turbine Helicopter EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/ABILITIES: Must have at least an Associate’s degree in a business or related field. Effective oral and written communication. Must present a team effort approach with great interpersonal skills, attention to detail and strong organizational skills. Must be proactive, efficient, with the ability to seek out answers and resources as needed. Must be able to work flexible schedules, willing to travel worldwide extensively and without restriction due to administrative or personal history. Basic computer skills. Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities Must be able to handle the job responsibilities with integrity, discretion and sensitivity to confidential company and employee information. Must satisfactorily and continuously demonstrate proficiency required of the FAA Airline Transport Pilot Practical Test Standards for the aircraft assigned. Must satisfactorily and continuously demonstrate adherence to company flight operations standards as defined in the General Operations Manual or Flight Operations Manual. Must be 21 or older and have a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record; must also be able to pass a required 10-year background check. LANGUAGE SKILLS: Since English is the language of aviation, the employee must be able to effectively, proficiently and clearly speak and understand the language. Must be able to communicate both orally and written. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee must be able to operate the assigned aircraft at the highest level of proficiency. The employee frequently is required to sit for long periods of time, walk, and stand. The employee is frequently required to lift things, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may be required to lift up to a minimum of 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to a variety of outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment frequently exceeds moderate levels and occasionally exceeds high volumes when working in the vicinity of other aircraft. Occasional fuel and other fumes may permeate the workplace.