Pilot in Command
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Pilot in Command
The Pilot in Command is responsible for the safety of passengers and crew, ensuring the comfortable and timely operation of the company aircraft.
Responsibilities:
- Determines aircraft airworthiness and preparation for flight in compliance with all local, federal, and company regulations.
- Supervises flight and ground crews working and servicing assigned flights under day, night, and instrument conditions, both domestically and internationally.
- Exercises exceptional care and judgment during flight, remaining alert to irregularities and adverse weather conditions, determining appropriate courses of action to ensure passenger and company property safety, and managing delays, rerouting, or flight cancellations.
- Supervises the loading of passengers, baggage, and cargo. Calculates aircraft performance and weight and balance, ensuring adherence to all limitations found in the Aircraft Flight Manual (AFM) and company policy documents.
- Coordinates flight planning with flight operations and scheduling personnel, advising passengers of arrival and departure time changes and weather information, and resolving passenger requirements.
- Performs the duties of second-in-command as assigned by dispatch.
- Actively collaborates with other crew members to ensure high-quality Crew Resource Management (CRM) during all aircraft operations.
- Ensures the servicing, storing, proper care, security, and protection of company aircraft and equipment while away from home base.
- Reviews purchase orders and signs for contracted fees and services, conducts post-flight aircraft inspections, and reports malfunctions and operating data to the maintenance department.
- Verifies that flight crew members reporting for duty are in proper attire and mentally and physically fit for flight.
- Adheres to company policies and procedures outlined in the Flight Operations Manual (FOM), Standard Operating Procedures Manual (SOP), and all corporate policy manuals.
- Actively participates in the aviation Safety Management System (SMS).
- Submits company timesheets, trip paperwork, and all required documentation in a timely manner.
- Maintains a high level of pilot skill and aeronautical knowledge, remaining engaged and aligned with flight department objectives.
- Performs other general department collateral duties as assigned.
Education & Training Requirements:
- Aeronautical experience and education sufficient to enable the required skill and judgment.
- FAA Airline Transport Pilot Certificate (Multi-Engine Land).
- At least one Turbojet Type Rating required; GVII type preferred.
- College degree preferred, but not required.
Experience Requirements:
- Minimum of 3,000 hours total time logged as PIC or SIC of fixed-wing aircraft.
- Minimum of 500 hours logged as pilot-in-command of turbojet aircraft.
- Must possess no restrictions on Passport, VISA, or overall health for worldwide travel.
- Valid U.S. driver's license required.
- FAA First Class Medical required.
- Corporate Flight Department experience preferred.
- G-VII or Gulfstream Experience Strongly Preferred, but not required.
- International Flight Operations Experience Preferred.
Other Requirements:
- Willing to work at the Corporate Headquarters Flight Operations facility Monday through Friday and as needed on weekends, evenings, and holidays.
- Ability to travel internationally, including possession of a valid passport.
- Must be a team player with a positive attitude, integrity, honesty, and proactivity, demonstrating a willingness to seek solutions in the best interest of the department and the company.
- Must reside within a reasonable, commutable driving distance from Flight Operations in Sterling, Virginia.
- Must be fully COVID-19 vaccinated by start date unless medical or religious exceptions apply.
- Must be able to lift/move up to 62 pounds in order to: remove emergency exit window; bring passenger baggage into aircraft via the baggage door; launch life raft in emergency situations.
Jet Aviation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment and affirmative action opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.