Fixed Wing Pilot - Fanatics Aviation
Fanatics, a leading global digital sports platform, seeks a highly experienced and professional Fixed Wing Pilot to join its Aviation team based in Conshohocken, PA (with remote work capabilities). This pivotal role involves providing safe and efficient domestic and international air transportation for senior executives, investors, and key personnel, offering both technical aviation expertise and significant corporate interaction.
Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will serve as Senior Captain, responsible for the safe and efficient operation of assigned aircraft, exercising final authority over all flight decisions. Key responsibilities include:
- Safe and efficient transportation of passengers and crew.
- Flight planning, schedule coordination, and in-flight adjustments as needed to ensure safe operation.
- Strict adherence to Fanatics Aviation policies, procedures, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations, and Department of Homeland Security requirements.
- Ensuring aircraft maintenance, readiness, and cleanliness; maintaining up-to-date manuals, charts, and electronic databases.
- Coordinating passenger transportation, security arrangements, and catering needs.
- Managing and securing company property (aircraft, electronic devices, etc.) during travel.
- Active participation in the company Safety Management System (SMS), reporting all safety hazards and concerns.
- Maintaining a professional demeanor and representing Fanatics favorably in both business and aviation communities.
- Proactive reporting of potential aircraft on ground (AOG) issues.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- MEL/ATP license.
- Minimum 5 years' experience as Captain in a corporate flight department or equivalent.
- Minimum 8 years of commercial flight experience.
- Extensive knowledge of aviation activities, FAA regulations, and corporate flight operations.
- Gulfstream G650 or G550 rating highly preferred.
- Valid Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) license with multi-engine and instrument ratings.
- Significant international flight experience.
- Type rating: 1
- Minimum flight time: 5,000 hours (including 500 turbine hours, 2,000 multi-engine hours, 1,000 jet hours, and 500 IFR hours).
- Ability to pass FAA Class 1 physical examination every 6 months.
- Exceptional professionalism, capable of interacting with high-level executives.
- Superior customer service skills (verbal and written communication).
- Teamwork and collaborative skills.
- Residence within 2 hours of KPNE airport.
Additional Information:
- Job Location: Conshohocken, PA, with remote work capabilities.
- Job Type: Full-time, Regular position.
Fanatics offers a dynamic and challenging environment with opportunities for professional growth and development within a best-in-class aviation team. Candidates are encouraged to submit their applications promptly.