Captain - Aviation Operations
Location: West Chicago, Illinois (Onsite)
Company: Exelon Business Services Co, LLC
About Exelon
Exelon is at the forefront of the energy transformation, dedicated to powering a cleaner, brighter future for diverse cities and communities. We seek problem solvers, innovators, community builders, and change makers to deliver resilient solutions. Our organization values purpose-driven individuals who are inclusive, creative, and committed to safety, innovation, integrity, and community service. As a Fortune 200 company with 20,000 colleagues, we serve over 10.7 million customers across six energy companies. We are committed to fostering an environment where every person can thrive, with a focus on purposeful careers, growth opportunities, community impact, and support for employee well-being. We embrace diverse voices and bold thinking to achieve excellence.
Job Summary
The Captain is responsible for the safe and efficient conduct of assigned flights, ensuring strict compliance with all federal, state, local, and foreign regulations, as well as the Aviation Operations Manual (AOM).
Primary Duties
- Maintain working knowledge of all applicable CFRs, the Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM), the Aircraft Flight Manual (AFM), and the Exelon AOM.
- Conduct flights in accordance with the Exelon AOM and all applicable federal, state, local, and foreign regulations governing flight operations.
- Ensure compliance with customs, immigration, and cabotage laws.
- Ensure iPads are updated and adequately charged for assigned flights.
- Confirm any non-standard local environmental rules and procedures at destination and en route airports and communicate them to the flight crew as necessary.
- Complete all pre-flight and post-flight duties as outlined in Section 3 of the AOM.
- Undertake any duties delegated by the Chief Pilot.
Job Scope
Captains are expected to autonomously conduct flights and assigned tasks.
Minimum Qualifications
- Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate
- Current First Class FAA Medical certificate
- Total Flight Time: 3,000 hours
- Pilot in Command (PIC) Time: 1,500 hours
- Multi-Engine Time: 1,500 hours
- Multi-Engine Pilot in Command (MEPIC) Time: 1,000 hours
- Turbine Time: 1,000 hours
- Turbine Pilot in Command (TPIC) Time: 500 hours
- Valid Passport with no international travel restrictions
- FAA Pilot record free of violations or enforcements
- Flexibility and availability to work weekdays, nights, and weekends as required.
- Must reside within two hours of DPA Airport or be willing to relocate.
- Must be able to successfully pass Exelon's psychological assessment.
- Must be able to demonstrate the ability to lift 40 pounds to shoulder level for baggage loading and unloading.
Preferred Qualifications
- Undergraduate degree (highly desirable)
- DA-2EASy Type Rating or DA-6X Type Rating
- Bachelor's Degree
- Prior Corporate Aviation Experience
- International Operations Experience
Benefits
Exelon offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Annual salary range: $164,000.00 - $225,500.00, based on candidate qualifications and experience.
- Annual Bonus (for eligible positions): 15%
- 401(k) match and annual company contribution
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life and disability insurance
- Generous paid time off (vacation, sick time, floating and fixed holidays, maternity/bonding/primary caregiver/parental leave)
- Employee Assistance Program and mental/emotional support resources
- Wellbeing programs (tuition reimbursement, adoption/surrogacy assistance, fitness reimbursement)
- Referral bonus program
- And more.
Note: Compensation and benefit programs may vary based on length of service, job grade, classification, or represented status. Eligibility is determined by official plan or program documents.