Job Description:
The J.R. Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held organization, with roots firmly planted in agriculture and agriculture-related businesses. The J.R. Simplot Company is a true farm-to-table company with operations that touch every aspect of agriculture, including seed production, farming and ranching, plant sciences, fertilizer manufacturing, food processing, commercial product development, and distribution.Summary
This job serves as Captain (Pilot-in-Command) of company owned aircraft. They ensure maximum safety, efficiency, dependability and passenger comfort.
Key Responsibilities
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Conducts flights in assigned company aircraft as Pilot-in-Command. Assumes responsibility for judgment decisions concerning passenger safety, airworthiness of aircraft before and during the flight and meeting flight schedules to the extent allowed by safety and other operational issues.
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Evaluates weather conditions affecting safety, efficiency and comfort of flight.
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Assesses fuel and performance criteria affecting flight.
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Complies with flight rules and regulations both foreign and domestic.
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Successful completion of type rating and recurrent training in assigned Company aircraft.
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Maintains a high level of interpersonal skills, working in harmony with all department co-workers and all other Company employees, clients or guests. Will frequently be the first person a Company guest or client encounters.
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Maintains professional knowledge of and compliance with the operational aspects of assigned aircraft including; limitations, systems, performance, normal and emergency procedures.
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Maintains a thorough knowledge of and compliance with Department flight operations manuals, policies and procedures.
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Supervises contract Second-in-Command pilots during flights to maximize use of cockpit resources in both normal and abnormal flight conditions.
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Performs various tasks assigned by the Director of Aviation.