Professional Pilot-in-Command (PIC) Captain - Fixed-Wing Operations
Role Summary and Operational Responsibilities
The Pilot-in-Command (PIC) is a pivotal role entrusted with the absolute safety and professional execution of all assigned flight missions. This demanding position requires an unwavering commitment to operational excellence and stringent regulatory compliance.
The Captain is responsible for the overall management of the flight, including:
- Safely operating the aircraft in accordance with all established operational procedures and safety standards.
- Exercising sound aeronautical decision-making to determine optimal departure times, appropriate routes, and the authority to delay or cancel flights based on factors such as adverse weather or other limiting conditions.
- Ensuring that the entire flight operation is conducted in complete compliance with all pertinent federal, local, and company regulations, policies, and internal procedures.
- Instituting all necessary operational changes required by en route conditions, ensuring the flight continues safely and in adherence to all appropriate company rules and protocols.
Minimum Qualifications and Flight Hour Requirements
Candidates for the Pilot-in-Command position must demonstrate extensive experience and hold all necessary FAA certifications to qualify for this senior role. Only applicants meeting the following minimum requirements will be considered:
- Must possess a valid Airline Transport Pilot Certificate (ATP) supplemented by the appropriate Aircraft Type Rating for the category flown.
- Must obtain and diligently maintain a current FAA First Class Medical Certificate.
- A minimum of 4,000 total hours of logged flight time in fixed-wing aircraft is required.
- A minimum of 1,500 hours of logged flight time in Multi-Engine Land aircraft.
- A minimum of 2,000 hours of logged flight time accrued as Pilot-in-Command (PIC).