Description
[redacted]’s Mission is to deliver an aviation experience that is the pinnacle of innovation, quality, and safety to our customers. [redacted] is the recognized global leader in personal aviation and the maker of the best-selling SR Series piston aircraft and the Vision Jet™, the world’s first single engine Personal Jet and recipient of the 2017 Robert J. Collier Trophy. Founded in 1984, the company has redefined performance, comfort and safety in aviation with innovations like the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System® (CAPS®) – the first FAA-certified whole-airframe parachute safety system included as standard equipment on an aircraft. To date, worldwide flight time on [redacted] has passed nine million hours and over 170 people have returned home safely to their families as a result of the inclusion of CAPS® as a standard feature on all [redacted]. Find out more at [redacted]
Cirrus offers a competitive benefits package and is dedicated to the advancement of general aviation. The Cirrus Flying Club offers employees and their family members the unique opportunity to obtain their private pilot’s license in the comfort of a Cirrus or rent a Cirrus for an impromptu adventure at a greatly reduced rate. We are committed to investing in the future of our employees and company by offering professional development and career progression opportunities and we engage employees by offering several employee and family events throughout the year, as well as the opportunity to take part in activity clubs and community events.
The Corporate Pilot will gain experience in many different areas within the Flight Operations department. The Corporate Pilot’s primary responsibility is ferrying aircraft from Duluth to Knoxville to support customer aircraft deliveries. Other responsibilities include acting as pilot in command of [redacted] while performing CFR 14 part 91 corporate flight operations, maintaining return to services flights, and repositioning of corporate aircraft. Excellent airmanship and problem solving skills under considerable autonomy are required. The ability to understand and use planning resources and proper flight planning and execution is a must.
Essential Duties:
Conduct delivery ferry flights to Knoxville, TN, from Duluth, MN, while ensuring the utmost care and attention to aircraft cosmetic appearance and post flight test systems operation.
Conduct Corporate missions based in Knoxville, TN and throughout the United States.
Assist with ramp operations, aircraft movement, fueling, cleaning, etc.
Escalate customer and internal pilot issues to the Senior Flight Instructors
Facilitate maintenance and ferry squawks on newly certified and corporate aircraft.
Operate [redacted] in accordance with applicable regulations and Cirrus company policies.
Make timely and accurate decisions regarding safety of flight.
Manage travel expenses in accordance with Cirrus company policies.
Act as pilot in command of [redacted] while performing corporate flight missions and ferry flights.
Process and maintain a deep level of aircraft knowledge and be a model aviator and Cirrus representative.
Perform normal pre-flight and post flight inspections as well as clean and service assigned aircraft.
Education and/or Experience:
500 hours of total flight time required
50 hours of Cirrus experience preferred
IFR in congested airspace, mountain flying, icing conditions, IMC flight, and night experience preferred.
Additional Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities:
Good airmanship and interpersonal skills required
Experience operating aircraft tugs and fueling aircraft preferred
Certificate or Licensures:
FAA ASEL Instrument Rating and Commercial Pilot License required
FAA 1st or 2nd class medical required
FAA ASEL CFI(I) preferred
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Overtime hours may be required.
This opportunity is located in Knoxville, Tennessee. Chosen as the location for our Vision Center Campus, the hub of our customer experience activities, Knoxville is often described as a hidden gem. Surrounded by the Smoky Mountains and home to the rambling Tennessee River, the town offers a plethora of outdoor activities and a vibrant downtown. Very few places feature the opportunity to experience live music, culture, outdoor adventures and acclaimed cuisine in one location. It’s no wonder why Knoxville was recently named as a “Top 10 Destination on the Rise” by Trip Advisor.
Cirrus is dedicated to a drug free work environment promoting equal employment opportunity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, national origin, color, age, disability, religion, pregnancy, veteran status, marital and family status, sexual orientation, receipt of public assistance, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.