Professional Aircraft Captain (Fixed-Wing)
The Professional Aircraft Captain is entrusted with the ultimate responsibility for the safe, efficient, and compliant execution of flight operations. This critical position requires an unwavering commitment to regulatory adherence, meticulous pre-flight planning, and decisive command authority, ensuring superior performance and safety standards are maintained across all missions.
Key Responsibilities and Duties
The Aircraft Captain performs essential functions vital to mission success, including, but not limited to, the following:
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Safely operates the assigned aircraft, applying expert judgment to determine optimal departure times, planned routes, and, when required, implements flight cancellations based on comprehensive analysis of meteorological data and operational conditions.
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Ensures that every flight is conducted in complete and rigorous compliance with all Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations, local aviation mandates, and established company policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
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Coordinates complex operational logistics, including the aircraft schedule and required crew training, collaborating seamlessly with the entire flight crew and the Customer Service Representative (CSR), utilizing supplemental crew resources as necessary to maintain efficiency.
Minimum Professional Qualifications and Flight Experience
Candidates must meet the following mandatory flight experience requirements and possess the specified certifications:
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Possession of an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certificate with the appropriate Aircraft Type Rating.
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Must obtain and diligently maintain an FAA First Class Medical Certificate.
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Minimum Total Fixed-Wing Flight Time: 3,500 hours.
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Minimum Multi-Engine Land Flight Time: 1,500 hours.
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Minimum Pilot-in-Command (PIC) Time: 1,500 hours.