Pilot Captain

Grand Rapids, MI 49544 - Distribution Complex Walker Avetime
type Full time
job requisition id R000280450

As a family company, we serve people and communities. When you work at Meijer, you’re provided with career and community opportunities centered around leadership, personal growth and development. Consider joining our family – take care of your career and your community!

Meijer Rewards

Weekly pay
Scheduling flexibility
Paid parental leave
Paid education assistance
Care.com/back-up care assistance
Team member discount
Development programs for advancement and career growth

Please review the job profile below and apply today!

Meijer is a family owned grocery store chain based in Grand Rapids, MI that was founded in 1934. With over 250 locations throughout Michigan, Wisconsin, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky and Illinois, Meijer has a longstanding commitment to the communities it serves. Meijer employs approximately 70,000 team members who they continually seek to invest in. The Meijer Aviation Department currently operates 3 aircraft, with a primary mission to support the stores and team members throughout the Meijer market footprint.

The Meijer Aviation Department is looking to fill a position that will be opening in their pilot team. With an over 40 year history of operating their own Aviation department, Meijer understands the value corporate aviation brings to a company. Meijer also understands the value that quality pilots bring to a corporate flight department and is committed to hire and retain those pilots. Meijer Aviation seeks to provide a healthy work/life balance and a positive team environment while ensuring safety in operations.

The Captain will act as PIC or SIC and is responsible for the safety of passengers and crew and the comfortable, timely operation of the aircraft. Ensures that all flight and ground operations comply with pertinent FAA regulations, the company Flight Operations Manual and applicable corporate policies. The captain is responsible for all flight planning details and handling passenger needs. Collaborates with other crew members to makes decisions regarding possible delays, rerouting or flight cancellations.

What You'll be Doing:

Act as Pilot-in-Command or Second-in-Command in Citation 560XLS+ and Citation 680 Latitude
Ensure that all operations comply with both FAA regulations and company procedures
Conduct the flight in a safe, professional manner
Plan flight, perform weather evaluation and make operational adjustments as required
Complete all FAA and company mandated training in a timely manner
Evaluate and procure necessary aircraft fuel for each trip in the most cost-effective way possible
Provide superior customer service, ensuring passengers and inquiring individuals are appropriately accommodated
Perform non-flying duties as assigned by the Chief Pilot

This job profile is not meant to be all inclusive of the responsibilities of this position; may perform other duties as assigned or required.

This role requires daily travel including weekend and overnight trips. The flight schedule is posted weekly, however changes often occur, therefore the Captain position requires scheduling flexibility.

What You Bring with You (Qualifications):

Bachelor’s degree preferred
FAA ATP Certificate
FAA First Class Medical Certificate
FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operator’s Permit
4,000 hours total flight time, 1,000 hours turbine multi-engine
Experience working in a crew environment
Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language fluently
Hold a valid US Passport
Citation 560 and 680 type preferred but not required
Hold a high level of discipline and integrity
Possess strong interpersonal skills

Residence

The Captain position requires the candidate to live within a 45-minute commute of the Gerald R. Ford airport, Grand Rapids, MI

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