DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Captain (Pilot in Command) reports to the Chief Pilot. He/She is the direct representative of World Atlantic Airlines from departure until return to his/her crew base. When assigned to a flight, the Pilot in command of an aircraft is directly responsible for, and is the final authority as to, the operation of that aircraft and crew [14 CFR 91.3(a)]. In conjunction with or in addition to responsibilities mentioned elsewhere in this manual or in 14 CFR 121, the Captain’s specific duties and responsibilities shall include:

a) Keeping himself/herself current and licensed in all respects with regard to the domestic and international requirements of 14 CFR 121 and World Atlantic Airlines.

b) Exercising command authority and command responsibility as described in this chapter.

c) Ascertaining that he/she and his/her crew are in uniform and in possession of the required licenses and documents for the appropriate flight (domestic and/or international) to be performed.

d) Ascertaining that all members of his/her crew are present, accounted for, and properly briefed on emergency equipment procedures and evacuation prior to flight departure.

e) Assigning duties to individual crew members if circumstances necessitate deviation from those indicated herein.

f) Approving all flight paperwork, forms and reports required by the FAA and Company to ensure accuracy and proper routing.

g) Ascertaining that the aircraft log has been properly signed by the appropriate maintenance personnel.

h) Ascertaining that the aircraft has been secured for flight.

i) Ensuring the flight kit, proper equipment, appropriate aeronautical charts containing adequate information concerning navigation aids and instrument approach procedures [14 CFR 121.549(a)], and required company manuals are current and onboard the aircraft prior to each departure. Delegation of this duty to the copilot or other crew member does not relieve the Captain of the primary responsibility.

j) Conducting a proper preflight weather check for the route(s) to be flown. If unsatisfactory conditions exist or are forecast, he/she shall inform the Dispatcher of a mutually agreeable alternate route or appropriate action.

k) Securing a dispatch/flight release authority from the Dispatcher or delegated authority prior to departure, filing of a flight plan, and completing a dispatch/flight release in accordance with dispatch procedures. Preflight information shall include a thorough discussion and review of the route to be flown and all other information pertinent to the flight, including ETD, ETE, ETA, etc.

l) Familiarizing himself/herself and complying with all procedures, limitations, advisories, NOTAMs, etc., to ensure the overall safe, efficient and appropriate conduct of the flight in accordance with 14 CFR 121 and World Atlantic Airlines procedures.

m) Operating the aircraft within prescribed limits and weight requirements at all times. Ascertaining that the correct and sufficient amount of fuel, oil and other fluids are aboard before each departure, and ascertaining that the Weight and Balance paperwork is accurately prepared and signed.

n) Assuring that no pilot operates an aircraft in a careless or reckless manner so as to endanger life or property, during flight or while on the ground. [14 CFR 91.13]

o) Logging all discrepancies encountered In flight in the aircraft maintenance log as required. [14 CFR 121.563]

p) The Pilot in Command is jointly responsible with the Dispatcher for the initiation, continuation, diversion and termination of a flight in compliance with CFR’s, Operations Specifications, and World Atlantic Airlines Operating Policies.

q) Exercising proper use of all aircraft check lists at all times.

r) Briefing other crew members as to radio handling, communication responsibilities, minimums, instrument approach procedures, missed approach procedures, etc., prior to commencing an instrument approach.

s) Keeping Dispatch informed of the progress or delays of the flight.

t) Submitting requested reports and recommendations concerning performance, conduct and upgrading possibilities of crew members.

u) Performing such duties that may be required or assigned by the Chief Pilot, or Director of Operations. The Captain shall have an ATP license with an appropriate type rating. He/She shall at all times maintain a first class physical. He/She must also be current and qualified on the aircraft to be flown. He/She must show his/her license and medical certificate to the Administrator or his/her authorized representative upon request. He must not yet have reached his/her 65th birthday.[14 CFR 61.3(j), 61.77(g)]

v) World Atlantic Airlines (2WAA) is compliant with Safety Management System (SMS) regulations.

All employees of the World Atlantic Airlines and contractors are responsible for safety in this organization. Every employee, whether top management or a new-hire, must consider the safety implications of everything they do. Each individual is responsible for the safety of his or her actions. Each individual has the responsibility to communicate relevant safety-related information and to strive to achieve the highest possible level of safety in our organization as established in the company SPM manual.

w) Ensure that appropriate aeronautical charts Electronic Flight Bag (EFB updated) containing adequate information concerting navigation aids and instrument approach procedures are aboard the aircraft for each flight.

CAPTAIN QUALIFICATION

1. Pilot Qualification Certificates and experience requirements 14 CFR 121.436(a)(1)(2)(3)

(a) World Atlantic Airlines may not use nor may any pilot act as pilot in command of an aircraft (or as second in command of an aircraft in a flag or supplemental operation that requires three or more pilots) unless the pilot:

(1) Holds an airline transport pilot certificate not subject to the limitations in 14 CFR 61.167 of this chapter.;

(2) Holds an appropriate aircraft type rating for the aircraft being flown.

(3) If serving as pilot in command, has 1,000 hours as second in command in operations under this part, pilot in command in operations under 14 CFR 91.1053(a)(2)(i) of this chapter, pilot in command in operations under 14 CFR 135.243(a)(1) of this chapter, or any combination thereof. For those pilots who are employed as pilot in command in part 121 operations on July 31, 2013, compliance with the requirements of this paragraph (a) (3) is not required.

2. Be able to read, speak, write, and understand the English language. If the applicant is unable to meet one of these requirements due to medical reasons, then the Administrator may place such operating limitations on that applicant’s pilot certificate as are necessary for the safe operation of the aircraft; 14 CFR 61.153(b).

3. Hold a current First Class FAA Medical Certificate. [14 CFR 121.383]

4. Complete all Ground and Flight Training.

5. Complete a Proficiency Check within the preceding 12 calendar months and in addition within the preceding 6 calendar months completed Proficiency check or an approved simulator course of training. The Proficiency check must meet the following requirements

a) It must include at least the procedures and maneuvers set forth in Appendix F, unless otherwise specifically provided in that appendix

b) It must be given by the Administrator or Check Airman.

[14 CFR 121.409 & 121.441]

6. Completed Operating Experience, Operating Cycles and Consolidation of Knowledge of Skills. [14 CFR 121.434]

7. Within the preceding 12 calendar months, completed a line check over a typical route to which he will normally be assigned. [14 CFR 121.440 & 121.445]

a) A line check must be completed with 2 landings observed on the line by a check airman to complete a 121.441 check under appendix F for a PIC, use FOTM form 0015 - line check form.

b) A SIC must have 2 landings observed on the line by a check airman to complete the 121.441 check under appendix F for a SIC, use the FOTM form 0020 – (Proficiency check).

8. Make three takeoff and landings within the last 90 days in the particular type aircraft.

To be eligible for consideration for upgrade, and qualify as pilot-in-command on a World Atlantic Airlines aircraft, a pilot must have a minimum of:

a) 3500 Total time in Fixed Wing aircraft

and

b) 1500 hours in Group II aircraft

and

c) 500 hours in MD-80 series aircraft

In lieu of 500 hours in MD-80 series aircraft, 750 hours as PIC or SIC in any fixed wing aircraft, over 80,000 lbs Max takeoff weight, operated under 14 CFR part 121.

NOTE: The above qualifications can be amended with the approval of the Director of Operations and the Chief Pilot.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $175.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Schedule:

10 hour shift
12 hour shift
8 hour shift

License/Certification:

First Class Medical certificate (Required)
ATP/Pilot License (Required)

Work Location: On the road

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