PRIMARY FUNCTION: The Aircraft Captain acts as a type-rated crewmember on company aircraft under the direction of a Chief Pilot and as dictated by company policy and procedure.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:        

• Acts as pilot in command (PIC) on flights for which the pilot has been so scheduled

• Acts as second in command (SIC) on flights for which the pilot has been so scheduled

• Complies with schedules and other directives governing the aircraft’s operation

• Ensures that pre- and post-flight inspections are performed

• Studies weather conditions at destination, enroute, alternate airports and departure points

• Reviews and/or calculates the aircraft weight and balance, fuel on board and performance charts, as necessary

• Fully participates in the department Safety Management System, using all available tools, as applicable

• Ensure that all charts, manuals and documents required on company-issued iPad are current and updated in a timely manner

• Identify opportunities for improvement, present to appropriate leader, and implement, lead or participate in solution implementation

• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in all areas where mandatory helping to promote a zero-accident culture

• Perform additional relevant duties as assigned

SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• None. This is an individual contributor role with required competencies: Functional/Technical Skills, Action Oriented, Problem Solving, Learning on the Fly, and Interpersonal Savvy

EDUCATION and CERTIFICATIONS:

• Airline Transport Pilot Certificate

• Appropriate Type Ratings

• 1st or 2nd Class Medical Certificate

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

• 4,000 Hours Total Flight Time

• 1,500 Hours Multi-Engine Flight Time

• 1,000 Hours Turbine-Engine Flight Time

• 500 Hours Turbine PIC experience, or 2 years as a pilot in the Wayne Sanderson Farms                                                                         Aviation Department

• Strong computer literacy (Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook)

• Must have good communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to communicate with all levels of the organization in a timely and professional manner; multi-lingual strongly preferred

• Ability to handle and resolve most issues in an efficient and effective manner while ensuring confidential information is relayed only on a need-to-know basis

• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize projects, planning skills, and a high attention to detail

• Must possess a strong customer-centric attitude, high energy level and a strong sense of urgency

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:

• Follow departmental and company safety policies and programs

• Wear required protective equipment in all areas were mandatory

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to work extended shifts (holiday, weekend and/or extended) as business need requires

• Ability to work in cold/ humid or hot/ dusty environments as needed

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.