Description
The Captain or the Pilot-in-Command (PIC) reports to the Chief Pilot and is responsible for the safe and efficient conduct of the flight.
The Captain is in command of the aircraft and is responsible for:
The safe and efficient conduct of the flight to which he/she is assigned. At no time will the aircraft be operated in a careless or reckless manner. If the Pilot-in-Command knows of conditions, including airport and runway conditions, that are a hazard to safe operations, then he/she shall restrict or suspend operations until those conditions are corrected.
During each assigned flight the Pilot-in-Command is in command of the aircraft and crew, and is responsible for the safety of the passengers, crew members, cargo and aircraft.
Compliance with all regulations and policies promulgated by both the FAA and the Company for the conduct of the flight. To include all preflight planning, applicable FARs and operations specifications.
Prior to flight, the Pilot-in-Command will be thoroughly familiar with reported and forecast weather conditions, airport conditions, and only irregularities of navigation facilities, that may affect the safety of flight on the route to be flown. During the flight, the Pilot-in-Command shall obtain any additional available information on meteorological conditions and irregularities of facilities and services that may affect the safety of the flight.
Determines that his/her crew is legally certified, adequately rested and in proper uniform.
Ensures that the required preflight inspection for and operations soundness has been completed and that all communications and navigation equipment is functional.
The completion of all forms required by the company regulations and policies, prior to, during and at the termination of the flight assignment.
May delegate functions but retains responsibility.
Other duties may be assigned.
Education and/or Experience Required
Must meet aeronautical experience requirements by FAR.
Must hold an Air Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate with appropriate category and class ratings.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required
Knowledge of all applicable regulatory requirements
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals
Must be able to remain calm during adverse conditions
Must be able to think and react quickly with a sense of urgency to time-sensitive problem situations
Detailed organizational skills
Experience in Microsoft Office preferred
Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
While performing the duties of the job, the employee is frequently required to:
sit
walk
work with their hands and feel objects or controls
talk and hear others in conversations
lift and/or move items 10-50 pounds
While performing the duties of the job, the employee is occasionally required to:
stand
climb
stoop
kneel
reach with hands and arms
lift and/or move items up 50-100 pounds.
Vision abilities required:
Close vision
Distance vision
Color vision
Peripheral vison
Depth perception
Ability to adjust focus
The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions.
The noise level is usually moderate. Noise level can increase to loud when aircraft is taxiing in the area.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.