Job description
Department: Flight Operations
Reports To: Chief Executive Officer/Aviation Manager
FLSA Status: Exempt
SUMMARY:
Responsible for piloting corporate aircraft to a variety of destinations as required. Assures that Company aircraft are cleaned and maintained according to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations, established aviation practices and Company policies and provides a high level of customer service to Principals and other passengers during flights on corporate aircraft.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Files flight plans, performs pre-flight preparation and in-flight duties, and assures that proper safety precautions are followed at all times.
· Commands and pilots the aircraft.
· Provides excellent customer service to flight passengers.
· Observes all applicable FAA regulations, established aviation practices and corporate policies and procedures.
· Updates publications and enter flight data as needed.
· Maintains current navigation manuals and charts.
· Reviews ship papers to ascertain factors such as load weight, fuel supply, weather
conditions, flight route and schedule.
· Supervises refueling and servicing of the aircraft and assists in maintaining the cleanliness of the aircraft as needed.
· Performs other related duties and assignments as required.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
None.
QUALIFICATIONS:
· Strong knowledge of FAA regulations and established aviation practices and techniques.
· Pilot licensing as an airline transport, multi-engine pilot; biennial flight review, and pilot-in-command check. (Federal Aviation Regulation 61.58)
· Experience and current rating on designated aircraft.
· Recent flight experience with both day and night takeoffs and landings (3 in past 90 days), as well as instrument accuracy and competency check.
· Experience including a minimum of 3,500 total flight hours; 1,500 jet flight hours; one aircraft type rating.
· Strong verbal and written communications skills.
· Superior “customer service” skills.
· Thorough and attentive to details.
· Ability to function effectively as a team leader and part of a team, and to interact professionally with airport personnel and employees at all levels of the Organization.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s Degree and (5) five to ten (10) years aviation experience in an airline or corporate environment.
- Computer skills including internet, e-mail, (MS Outlook) MS Excel, and MS Word.
CERTIFICATES and LICENSES:
· Commercial Pilot’s License required.
· Medical card and any other required updated documents including pilot certificate.
· Type rated on Boing 737 - BBJ, 5000 hours on left seat. Must be current.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read, write and comprehend complex instructions, correspondence, memos, reports and charts. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to airport personnel and employees at all levels of the organization.
REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to apply knowledge and experience to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to react quickly and solve problems involving several concrete and/or abstract variables in a variety of situations.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, sit, talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and color vision.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job requires constant travel and is performed in and around corporate aircraft in a variety of weather conditions. The noise level may range from moderate to loud.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person