Senior Captain

What you will do

Let’s do this! Let’s change the world! In this vital role you will:

Check weather, all applicable NOTAMs where available, and determine fuel, oil and oxygen requirements
Determine aircraft weight and balance
Ensure that all flight planning requirements have been met
Ensure that aircraft crew members have valid licenses, medical certificates, passports and visas if and when required
Complete an aircraft pre-flight inspection before each departure
Briefing the passengers in accordance with the requirements
Operate the aircraft in accordance with operator procedures and aircraft limitations
Maintain compliance with customs, immigration and cabotage laws
Complete all post flight duties, including notification to the company of any deviation from the planned itinerary or overnight location
Record flight times and aircraft defects

Win

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. Amgen is a global biopharmaceutical company whose mission is to serve patients suffering from serious illnesses. The Amgen Flight Department supports the travel requirements for senior executives to locations throughout the world. The department currently operates a Gulfstream G-280 and a Gulfstream G-550. We anticipate the delivery of the Gulfstream G-600 in January. The safety and care of our passengers are always our #1 focus. We are Stage 3 certified with the International Business Aviation Council’s (IBAC) International Standards of Business Aviation Operations (IS-BAO). The aviation professional we seek is a Senior Captain with these qualifications.

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. Amgen is a global biopharmaceutical company whose mission is to serve patients suffering from serious illnesses. The Amgen Flight Department supports the travel requirements for senior executives to locations throughout the world. The department currently operates a Gulfstream G-280 and a Gulfstream G-550. We anticipate the delivery of the Gulfstream G-600 in January. The safety and care of our passengers are always our #1 focus. We are Stage 3 certified with the International Business Aviation Council’s (IBAC) International Standards of Business Aviation Operations (IS-BAO). The aviation professional we seek is a Senior Captain with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

Gulfstream G600 Aircraft Experience

Gulfstream G280 Aircraft Experience

And

Doctorate degree & 2 years of aviation experience

Master’s degree & 4 years of aviation experience

Bachelor’s degree or & 6 years of aviation experience

Associate’s degree & 10 years of aviation experience

High school diploma / GED & 10 years of aviation experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Gulfstream G600 AND Gulfstream G280 Aircraft Experience

Technical Experience:

Airline Transport Pilot License, Multi-Engine Land
First Class FAA physical
FCC Radio Telephone Operator Permit
Total flight time - 5000 hours; Pilot-in-Command - 2000 hours; Multi-Engine - 2000 hours; and Jet - 1000 hours; Make/Model - 100 hours (preferred)
Actual instrument and night time - 10% of total time
Recent long range, international business jet experience
Aircraft specific experience
Strong decision making abilities as a professional aviator
Strong written and verbal communication skills in the English language
Focus on safety and building a safety-first environment
Ability to work within a structured, standardized environment with an emphasis on professional integrity, CRM and world-class standards
No record of aircraft accidents, incidents, or violations
Outstanding employment record as evidenced by performance reviews, references, and letters of recommendation
Indication of progressive career advancement
Demonstrated ability as work in a team atmosphere
Work well within Amgen’s culture of entrepreneurship and diversity