Description
Since 1851, [redacted]’s commitment has always been to help people protect their families, support their communities, and help one another. This is why we want to inspire people to Live Mutual. We’re people helping people.
A career with us means you will work alongside exceptional people and be empowered to reach your professional and personal goals. Our employees are the foundation of what makes [redacted] a strong, stable and ethical business. We invite you to bring your bright, innovative ideas to [redacted] as we continue to help millions of Americans rely on each other.
Together, we’re stronger.
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POSITION SUMMARY
Ensures the safe and efficient conduct of assigned flights; Note: The Pilot-in-Command will not be subject to coercion by any company departmental managers or customers. Good judgment shall prevail at all times. Directs the activities of the Second-in-Command and ensures that aircraft crewmembers understand fully and completely what duties they are expected to perform; Participates in the Safety Management System.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides excellent customer service to passengers
Validates trip details prior to departure
Complies with schedules and other directives governing the aircraft\'s operation;
Ensures checklist use
Contacts and briefs the aircrew the night before the trip
Supervises the SIC in any duties necessary for the smooth, safe, and efficient operation of the aircraft
Coordinates the functioning of all aircraft crew members assigned to the flight
Monitors aircraft crewmember performance, shares knowledge with aircraft crewmembers, and assists in evaluating aircraft crewmember potential performance
Makes decisions necessary to start, delay, or cancel flights and deviate the flight from planned route or destination when operating conditions dictate
Maintains currency and proficiency in assigned Flight Department aircraft
Ensures that the aircraft is airworthy and registered and that the required documentation is onboard the aircraft
Checks weather and all applicable NOTAMs where available, and determines fuel, oil, and oxygen requirements
Ensures that all flight-planning requirements have been met;
Ensures that aircraft crew members have valid licenses, medical certificates, passports and visas, when required, in accordance with the CFRs, and ICAO Annex 1 when operating internationally
Ensures that the flight will not be commenced if an aircraft crewmember is incapacitated from performing duties by any cause such as injury, sickness, fatigue, or the effects of any psychoactive substance
Ensures that the flight will not be continued beyond the nearest suitable airport when aircraft crewmembers’ capacity to perform functions is significantly reduced by impairment of faculties from causes such as fatigue, sickness, or lack of oxygen
Confirms any nonstandard environmental rules and procedures at the intended departure and destination airports
Ensures an aircraft preflight inspection is completed before each departure
Ensures databases are current
Ensures iPads are updated and adequately charged for the assigned flight
Ensures the Passenger Safety Briefing is given to the passengers
Operates the aircraft per standard operating procedures and within aircraft limitations;
Continually monitors the amount of usable fuel to ensure a safe landing with appropriate fuel reserves and communicates with ATC during abnormal situations
Completes all post flight duties, including notifying the Company of deviations to any planned itinerary or overnight location
Records flight times and reports all known or suspected defects in the aircraft to management and maintenance personnel at the termination of the flight
Reports all known or suspected FAA violations or incidents to the Chief Pilot and/or Assistant Chief Pilot as soon as practical
Reports any act of unlawful interference to the FAA or State (Mandatory Occurrence Report), as appropriate, and to the designated local authority
As soon as possible, reports to the appropriate ATC facility any hazardous weather or flight conditions encountered that are likely to affect the safety of other aircraft
In the event of an accident / incident, preserves flight and cockpit voice recorder data
Notifies the appropriate authority, by the quickest available means, of any accident involving the aircraft (except where the PIC is incapacitated, when it will become the responsibility of the Head of Aviation)
Maintains a working knowledge of IS-BAO
Remains knowledgeable of pertinent areas of the FOM
Assumes any duties delegated by the Chief Pilot and/or Assistant Chief Pilot. D.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Holds an Airline Transport Pilot Certificate is type rated in the appropriate aircraft in which the pilot is to act as Pilot-in-Command
Possesses a First Class FAA Medical Certificate
Experience with AW-139 Helicopters
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Possesses a Bachelor Degree (highly desirable).
Ranked No. 77 in the annual FORTUNE ® 500 Ranking (FORTUNE ® Magazine, June 2017) and recognized as a World’s Most Ethical Company by Ethisphere, [redacted] is guided by a single purpose: We help people secure their future and protect the ones they love. As a company owned by our policyowners, we are defined by mutuality and our vision to put customers first. It’s more than our company structure – it’s our way of life. We are a company of people protecting people. Our company exists because people are willing to share risk and resources, and rely on each other when it counts. At [redacted], we Live Mutual.
CORE VALUES
Focus on the Customer: We understand our customers well and look for every opportunity to deliver an experience that is clear, easy, personal, human, empowering and trustworthy.
Act with Integrity: We deliver on our promises by being open, honest and humble and by adhering to the letter and spirit of applicable laws, rules, regulations and company policies.
Value People: We respect and learn from each other’s diverse backgrounds, experiences and ideas. We engage and develop people to their greatest potential.
Work Collaboratively: We work together to achieve results by actively listening, seeking, understanding and creating solutions as a unified team driving toward one company, one culture, one brand.
Achieve Results: We focus on winning by exceeding expectations and getting better – everyone, every day.
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[redacted] is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Individual with Disability/Protected Veteran. We welcome all persons to apply.