Description
An Aircraft Captain (Pilot) is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of assigned flights in accordance with all applicable rules and regulations. Primary responsibilities are to maintain proficiency as the aircraft Pilot in Command and operate Company aircraft with a continual focus on providing the highest levels of safety, efficiency, reliability, quality, and value to every passenger. Captains actively participate in the development of departmental policies and procedures and perform collateral duties related to the general activities of the Aviation Department, as assigned. This position requires highly developed people skills and the ability to handle confidential information appropriately.
Job Details:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Perform duties to provide S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc. with world class Corporate Aviation Service, maintaining the highest degree of safety, security, flexibility, reliability, and value.
Reviewing weather, all applicable NOTAMs, and determining fuel, oil, oxygen and any other flight requirements.
Determining the aircraft performance and loading calculations are in compliance with aircraft manufacturer requirements and SC Johnson standard operating procedures.
Ensuring that all flight planning requirements have been met, including contingencies if the flight cannot be completed as planned.
Ensuring that the aircraft is airworthy, duly registered, and that all required documentation is on board the aircraft, to include general declarations.
Ensuring that aircraft crew members have valid FAA Pilot certificates, FAA medical certificates, passports and visas as required.
Completing an aircraft pre-flight inspection before each departure.
Conducting flight crew pre-trip briefings.
Briefing the passengers in accordance with FAR requirements and FOM guidance.
Operating the aircraft in accordance with manufacturer/operator procedures and aircraft limitations.
Ensuring compliance with customs, immigration, and cabotage laws.
Notifying authorities of any accident, suspected communicable disease, acts of unlawful interference, or landing at an airport other than a State’s international airport caused by circumstances beyond the control of the PIC.
Responsible for the servicing, maintenance and protection of the aircraft at all times while away from the home base of operations.
Completing all post flight duties to include: recording flight times and aircraft discrepancies, itinerary or overnight location deviations, journey log book completions, and crew debriefings.
Active participation in S.C. Johnson’s Safety Management System, e.g. regular filing of risk assessments, safety, and ASAP reports.
Other additional duties and projects as assigned by the Chief Pilot.
Required Skills / Experience / Competencies:
Possess a valid Airline Transport Pilot Certificate.
4000+ hours total flight time, 3000 hours jet time, 1500 hours PIC time.
Pilots must hold a valid FAA First Class Medical Certificate.
Pilots must hold a valid FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit.
Possess a valid United States Passport.
Possess a valid United States Driver’s License.
Bachelor’s degree highly preferred.
Preferred Skills / Experience / Competencies:
The employee is expected to keep abreast of new and changing technology and methods that enhance their skill set. This can be accomplished through continuing education at flight training, industry events and seminars, associated reading, and other related training opportunities.
Employee is expected to display initiative in finding ways to continuously improve departmental processes, including their specific job responsibilities and personal skills.
Employee will possess the skillset to interact with variety of stake holders via various communication mediums (written and verbal).
Additional Job Requirements:
This is a full-time position requiring flexible availability to provide trip support regardless of time, date or holiday status.
Occasional attendance to professional conventions annually requiring domestic travel of one week or less is anticipated.
Shall be able to execute command authority and decision making.
Shall demonstrate proficiency as a Captain from both left and right pilot seats, and in all areas of aircraft handling and operation as outlined in the aircraft type certification initial course.
Must be capable of dealing with continuous change.
Self-directed and independent but a team player.
Must possess a high attention to detail.
[redacted] is an equal employment opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.