Description
Captain: Become the Newest Member of the VF Family
The Captain functions as the Pilot-in-Command (PIC) of [redacted] aircraft on both Domestic and International missions. The Captain has direct responsibility for the safe operation of all aircraft assigned. The Captain is responsible for compliance with applicable company policies, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as well as EASA, FAA and ICAO regulations. They have responsibility for the safety and comfort of all passengers and crewmembers, as well as the safe and timely operation of the flight.
How You Will Make a Difference:
Ensures that the assigned aircraft is operated in compliance with VF’s Flight Operations Manual, all EASA, FAA and ICAO annexes and regulations;
Ensures that all applicable requirements of the IS-BAO standard are met for their flight;
Is responsible to the Chief Pilot Lugano for the safe, comfortable and efficient conduct of assigned flights;
Ensures that the assigned aircraft is airworthy and all required aircraft documents are current and on board the aircraft prior to departure;
Ensures that the appropriate Risk Assessment Tool is completed in accordance with the VF Aviation FOM, risk mitigation applied in accordance with the FOM and that all flight crew members have been adequately briefed;
Champions the continued development and deployment of the VF Aviation Safety Management System (SMS); and IS-BAO initiative
Constantly seeks opportunities to improve processes to enhance the effectiveness of VF Aviation’s support of [redacted].
Personal attributes:
Excellent project and time management skills
Demonstrates innovative thinking
Is a positive influencer
Purpose Driven
?Education:
University experience preferred
Good to Excellent knowledge of English
Licenses:
Airline Transport Pilot (ATPL) Certificate
Type rating on Falcon 50EX preferred
Experience:
Extensive flight experience, including four thousand (4,000) hours total flight time and a minimum of two thousand (2,000) hours multi-engine turbo jet;
Broad knowledge of all functions related to aircraft operations;
Knowledge of advanced aircraft systems and avionics;
Thorough familiarity with EASA and ICAO Annexes.
Significant international flight experience in the geographic areas of operation by [redacted];
Knowledge, understanding and appreciation for Safety Management System processes, including Risk Analysis and Mitigation, Human Factors and Accident/Incident Prevention;
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, iPad and related software applications; including mobile technology applications;
Excellent interpersonal and writing skills;
Previous experience with Corporate flights will be considered as a plus.