Tailwind Air is committed to offering charter and scheduled flights with the highest level of safety and attention to detail. Headquartered at Westchester County Airport (HPN) in White Plains, NY, Tailwind’s hard-working aviation professionals pride themselves in delivering the company’s signature high level of service to customers. Captains are responsible for acting as pilot in command of all Tailwind Air flights. Captains are the public face of the Tailwind brand and are required to have excellent customer service and act professionally. Captains work hand in hand with the operations department, other crew members, and chief pilot, in compliance with Title 14 CFR, Part 135, and Tailwind Operations Specifications. Tailwind operates a mixed fleet of charter jet aircraft. This is a 91/135 PIC position with competitive pay and benefits. Schedule -- 8 and 6 “flex” schedule Duties ? The Pilot-in-Command shall have command of, and responsibility for, the flight crew, passengers, cargo, the safe conduct of the flight, and provide guidance and coordinate the activities of every individual connected with all phases of the aircraft operation. ? Retains the final authority for the safe operation of the aircraft and recognizes the responsibility for operational control. ? Directs the activities of the Second-in-Command ensuring that flight crewmembers understand fully and completely what duties they are expected to perform. ? Ensures that the assigned aircraft is airworthy and that all proper documents are on board the aircraft. This shall include a preflight inspection as per the flight manual. Ensures the security of the aircraft during its operation. ? Makes decisions as necessary to the start, delay or cancellation of the flight, or deviation from a planned destination when operating conditions dictate. ? Obtains briefing on the purpose of the flight, weather, operating, procedures and any special instructions, NOTAMS and plans flight assignments. ? Prepares or supervises preparation of flight plan considering such factors as altitude, terrain, weather, range, weight, cruise control data, airport facilities and navigational aids. ? Ensures that weather and aircraft performance conditions can be met appropriate to the FAR under which the flight is being conducted. ? Ensures that a flight plan or other authorized flight locating procedures is followed on each flight. ? Ensures that the aircraft weight and balance form / manifest is properly completed, signed and distributed. ? Maintains a current medical certificate as required by the company. ? Ensures that the VOR checks and other aircraft equipment checks are performed properly. ? Ensures that crewmembers brief all passengers with the appropriate briefing for each phase of flight. ? Ensures that emergency equipment such as life rafts, life vests, etc., as well as provisions for passenger comfort are aboard, and ensures that all cargo is properly secured. ? Ensures the preparation of flight logs, reporting of mechanical irregularities, and recording of maintenance, by maintenance personnel when maintenance is performed en route. ? Ensures that all maintenance write-ups are passed to the maintenance personnel and that maintenance is alerted to the current status of the aircraft. ? Determines the applicability of the regulations to each flight. ? Determines that the flight crew are adequately rested and in proper dress. ? Ensures that the aircraft is clean and prepared for flight with all aircraft stores and appropriate catering provisions on board for the safety and comfort of passengers and crew. ? Operates aircraft at favorable altitudes taking into account turbulence, oxygen requirements and comfort of passengers during flight ? At the end of each flight the pilot will be responsible for completion of a Trip Sheet form. The duty times will be transferred from the form to the computer system. ? Must be highly knowledgeable of the Operations Manual, Company Manual, Federal Aviation Administration Regulations, Operations Specifications, Flight Manuals, and other [redacted] written policies, procedures and standards, pertinent to assigned duties. ? Maintains radio or telephone contact with the flight department management, often enough during the course of a flight to ensure that operational messages are promptly conveyed between the flight crew and the base. ? Reports directly to the GIV lead pilot and to the Chief Pilot. Captain Requirements Preferred ? 1000 Flight Hours Hawker 800 Series Minimums ? FAA ATP Pilot Certificate ? 1000 hours Turbo Jet PIC ? 3000 Total Hours Flight Experience ? Strong analytical, communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills ? No accidents and/or violations Premium Pay - Is available for optional work on non-flying weeks, $1000 per day for PIC and $700 per day for SIC Benefits ? Medical - fully paid by company for individual or family ? PTO - Unlimited vacation policy ? 401K ? Training at FSI Other Notes: Merit Based pay raises are not only possible but likely for crewmembers who continuously show exemplary work ethic and excellence within the company. Pilots will be assigned non flying duties Typed pilots are eligible for year 2 starting pay All employees are eligible for performance bonuses and profit sharing. Company utilizes an “unlimited” vacation policy and allows schedule trading with approval so crews can get extra time off. “IN BASE” is currently within 2 hours of KHPN. More bases will be added in the future