Description
This position is responsible for performing duties of pilot-in-command in a Citation XLS and/or a KingAir 200, which includes planning entire flight and mentoring other crew members.
Responsibilities:
- Performs duties as pilot-in-command with priorities of safety, quality and efficiency.
- Performs or delegates preflight inspection of aircraft prior to departure and flight planning for entire trip with consideration to passenger needs and limitations of aircraft and crew.
- Makes aircraft air worthiness decisions when not at maintenance facility.
- Makes decisions to initiate, postpone, or cancel any assigned flight based on a conservative evaluation of operating conditions and passenger requirements.
- Documents all items necessary for billing of services and for maintaining a continuing record of aircraft historical data, along with mechanical discrepancies, at the conclusion of each flight.
- Maintains and updates aircraft and navigation documents.
- Ensures proper certification of aircraft and equipment.
- Provides appropriate training and mentoring of less experienced crew members.
- Performs as coordinated crew member and additional related duties as assigned by Regional Flight Director and Chief Pilot.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Education and Experience:
- High School Diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Documented minimum:
2,000 hours total flight time
800 hours must be pilot-in-command
800 hours multi-engine flight time
300 hours must be turbo-prop or jet experience
Registrations, Certifications, and Licenses:
- Commercial pilot certificate with appropriate ratings for equipment flown.
- Multi-engine and instrument ratings (ATP certificate can be substituted.)
- Current Federal Aviation Administration Second Class Medical Certification.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Passenger handling experience, use of tact, diplomacy and courtesy.
- Willing to work extended duty days to include overnight stays, weekends and holidays.
- Able to report on short notice.
- Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Citation XLS and/or KingAir experience.
Other Requirements:
This is a security-sensitive position and is restricted to U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents only. Only complete applications will be considered for employment at The Texas A&M System Offices. Incomplete job application data could result in your application being rejected without an option to reapply. A resume may be submitted in addition to a completed employment application.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity.