Hawker Pilot in Command (PIC) - Home Based
Fly Alliance, a leading private aviation group specializing in private jet charter, jet card memberships, aircraft sales, management, parts, and maintenance, seeks a qualified and experienced Hawker Pilot in Command (PIC) for a home-based position. The ideal candidate will contribute to the company's commitment to unparalleled luxury, safety, and efficiency in air travel. Fly Alliance operates close to 30 aircraft with six offices across the country and over 200 employees supporting a global operation. The company has been recognized as a top 20 U.S. operator for three consecutive years.
The Hawker PIC provides exceptional customer service, demonstrating a friendly, calm, and confident demeanor. He or she will coordinate with other flight crew members to communicate flight activities and ensure safe flight operations.
Essential Job Tasks:
- Complete comprehensive flight planning, utilizing all applicable weather information and reports in accordance with Company policies, procedures, and Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs).
- Determine aircraft airworthiness in accordance with FARs and Company policies and procedures, completing appropriate preflight inspections.
- Ensure flights are planned and fueled properly for safe operation in accordance with policies and regulations.
- Operate the aircraft safely and effectively during designated duty periods, adhering to the Captain’s instructions, FARs, and Company policies and procedures.
- Maintain thorough knowledge of operated equipment, FARs governing equipment operation, and relevant manuals, policies, procedures, and other instructions.
- Notify crew and passengers of turbulent weather conditions or any operational factors affecting the flight.
- Complete the load manifest for each flight.
- Contribute to a reliable and on-time operation by meeting all report times, departure times, and minimum turn times.
- Assist with and ensure proper handling of aircraft, passengers, baggage, and cargo at the terminal.
- Maintain regular and reliable attendance according to Company procedures and practices.
- Present a professional appearance and adhere to the Company uniform dress code.
- Conduct oneself professionally at all times while on duty and observe the Rules of Conduct for all associates.
- Continue professional training to upgrade performance and abilities.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Company and Chief Pilot.
Physical Demands:
- Able to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, squat, and/or crawl.
- Able to sit without standing for extended periods.
- Capable of lifting or moving items at different heights weighing up to 75 pounds.
- Able to adhere to the visual demands set in the medical standards established by the FAA.
- Able to hear clearly verbal communications in person, on the telephone, and over a headset with ambient aircraft and passenger noise.
- Possess the stamina needed to work long days, on sequential days, with frequent changes in temperatures, climate, and weather conditions.
- Must be able to move about the aircraft and perform all required functions freely, effectively, and quickly in a confined environment.
- Must be able to sit in the pilot’s seat or assigned jump seat with seatbelt and shoulder harness fastened without any modifications.
Required Education/Experience:
- Must be typed and current in the Hawker aircraft.
- Three (3) years of proven experience in a similar position.
- High School diploma or GED.
- Meet the Hiring Minimums within six months of the interview date.
- No certificate action since the date of the interview.
- No misdemeanors or felonies since the interview date.
- Accept class date within six months of the interview date.
Language Skills:
- Ability to read, analyze, interpret, and understand technical procedures and governmental regulations, sometimes quickly and under stressful or emergency situations.
- Able to effectively present information to and respond to questions from management, dispatch, crew, passengers, air traffic control, and the general public.
- Able to speak and be understood in English, including shouted verbal commands during emergency situations.
Reasoning/Problem Solving Skills:
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
- Capable of interpreting a variety of and multiple instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
- Must be able to remain calm, think, and react quickly in all types of emergency situations including but not limited to: medical emergencies, aircraft decompression, emergency evacuations, fires, security threats, passenger disturbances, turbulence, etc.
Decision Making Skills:
- Makes decisions to support strategic direction.
- Able to process information quickly and react in a positive manner during unexpected and/or serious situations.
- Capable of controlling personal and emotional responses and acting appropriately under high levels of stress.