Amgen | G-V Captain

Senior Captain, Amgen Aviation

Location: Camarillo, California, USA

About Amgen

Amgen is a global biopharmaceutical company dedicated to serving patients living with serious illnesses since 1980. Pioneering biotechnology, Amgen focuses on four therapeutic areas: Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease, reaching millions of patients annually. The company prides itself on an award-winning, collaborative, innovative, and science-based culture.

The Amgen Flight Department plays a crucial role in supporting the global travel requirements of senior executives, operating a modern fleet that currently includes Gulfstream G-280 and Gulfstream G-550 aircraft, with a Gulfstream G-600 anticipated for delivery in January. The department upholds the highest safety standards, demonstrated by its Stage 3 certification with the International Business Aviation Council’s (IBAC) International Standards of Business Aviation Operations (IS-BAO), with passenger safety and care as its paramount focus.

The Role

Amgen is seeking a highly qualified and experienced Senior Captain to join its distinguished Aviation team in Camarillo, California. This vital role is central to ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant air transportation of Amgen's senior executives worldwide. The Senior Captain will be instrumental in upholding the department's unwavering commitment to safety, operational excellence, and professional integrity within a structured, world-class aviation environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough pre-flight planning, including comprehensive weather analysis, NOTAM review, and accurate determination of fuel, oil, and oxygen requirements.
• Precisely calculate aircraft weight and balance to ensure safe operation.
• Verify the validity of all aircraft crew members' licenses, medical certificates, passports, and visas as required for international and domestic operations.
• Perform meticulous aircraft pre-flight inspections before each departure.
• Deliver comprehensive and professional passenger briefings in accordance with regulatory and company requirements.
• Operate the aircraft in strict adherence to established operator procedures and aircraft limitations.
• Maintain full compliance with all applicable customs, immigration, and cabotage laws.
• Execute all post-flight duties diligently, including prompt notification to the company of any deviations from the planned itinerary or overnight location.
• Accurately record flight times and aircraft defects.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Gulfstream G600 Aircraft Experience OR Gulfstream G280 Aircraft Experience.
• Possession of a Doctorate degree with a minimum of two (2) years of aviation experience; OR a Master’s degree with four (4) years of aviation experience; OR a Bachelor’s degree with six (6) years of aviation experience; OR an Associate’s degree with ten (10) years of aviation experience; OR a High school diploma / GED with ten (10) years of aviation experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience with both Gulfstream G600 AND Gulfstream G280 Aircraft.

Technical Experience & Professional Attributes:

• Holds an Airline Transport Pilot License (ATP), Multi-Engine Land rating.
• Possesses a First Class FAA Medical Certificate.
• Holds an FCC Radio Telephone Operator Permit.
• Minimum total flight time of 5,000 hours.
• Minimum Pilot-in-Command (PIC) time of 2,000 hours.
• Minimum Multi-Engine time of 2,000 hours.
• Minimum Jet time of 1,000 hours.
• A minimum of 100 hours in the Make/Model of the operated aircraft is preferred.
• Actual instrument and night time comprising at least 10% of total time.
• Recent and extensive long-range, international business jet experience.
• Strong decision-making abilities as a professional aviator.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in the English language.
• Profound focus on safety and a demonstrated ability to foster a safety-first environment.
• Capacity to thrive within a structured, standardized environment, emphasizing professional integrity, Crew Resource Management (CRM), and world-class operational standards.
• Impeccable record, free from aircraft accidents, incidents, or violations.
• Outstanding employment history, evidenced by strong performance reviews, references, and letters of recommendation.
• Clear indication of progressive career advancement.
• Demonstrated ability to excel within a collaborative team atmosphere.
• A strong cultural fit with Amgen’s values of entrepreneurship and diversity.

What Amgen Offers

Amgen is committed to the professional and personal growth and well-being of its team members. The company offers a competitive Total Rewards Plan designed to support comprehensive well-being, including:

• Expected Annual Salary Range: $265,215.00 USD - $335,766.00 USD (Actual salary will vary based on several factors including relevant skills, experience, and qualifications).
• A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts.
• A discretionary annual bonus program.
• Stock-based long-term incentives.
• Award-winning time-off plans.
• Flexible work models, including remote and hybrid arrangements where applicable.
• Opportunities for career development within a collaborative, innovative, and science-based culture.

Application Process

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply directly via Amgen's career portal. Amgen maintains an open application period for this position until a sufficient number of applications are received or a candidate is selected. As an Equal Opportunity employer, Amgen considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by applicable law. Amgen provides reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities during the application and employment process.