Corporate Pilot

Location: Red Wing, MN, USA | Employment Type: Full-time

About Red Wing Shoe Company

Red Wing Shoe Company, a globally recognized and privately-held organization renowned for its rich history and tradition, invites applications for a Corporate Pilot. Located in Red Wing, Minnesota, just 40 minutes from St. Paul, the company's corporate office offers a unique setting along the Mississippi River. With a global workforce of 2300 employees, Red Wing Shoe Company maintains a close-knit, family-like culture, driven by innovation and a commitment to delivering best-in-class product solutions and customer experiences. The company's Guiding Behaviors—Living its Values, Honoring its Brands, Inspiring its People, Centering on its Customers, and Preserving its long-term success and legacy—form the foundation of its future.

The Role: Corporate Pilot

The Corporate Pilot will join the aviation team in Red Wing, MN, and be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of corporate aircraft to various destinations across North America. This critical role demands strict adherence to all aviation regulations, company policies, and an unwavering commitment to safety and superior customer service, ensuring a smooth and comfortable flight experience for all passengers. Candidates for this role are expected to reside in, or be willing to relocate to, the Red Wing, MN area.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive pre-flight planning, including meticulous route assessment, detailed weather evaluation, precise fuel calculations, and verification of completed aircraft inspections.
Operate corporate aircraft in strict compliance with all Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations and established company procedures.
Uphold the highest standards of safety by performing routine safety checks and remaining continuously informed of current aviation safety protocols.
Provide exceptional customer service to passengers, proactively addressing their needs and ensuring a comfortable and secure flight experience.
Accurately maintain all required flight documentation, encompassing flight logs, maintenance records, and regulatory compliance reports.
Ensure the aircraft is consistently appropriately stocked, meticulously clean, and prepared for immediate dispatch.
Maintain effective and professional communication with air traffic control, ground support teams, and internal departments to facilitate seamless operational flow.
Collaborate professionally with Captains, Co-pilots, and other crew members to cultivate an efficient and highly professional flight environment.

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience:

Possession of a valid Commercial Pilot Certificate with Multi-Engine Land and Instrument Ratings.
Current First-Class Medical Certificate.
A minimum of 1,000 hours of total flight time, including at least 100 hours of multi-engine flight time.
Valid passport with the unrestricted ability to operate flights to Canada, Mexico, and the Dominican Republic.
Demonstrated strong knowledge of aviation safety procedures, regulatory compliance, and advanced problem-solving skills.
Exceptional communication and customer service skills, complemented by a professional and composed demeanor.
Flexibility in work hours, including the readiness to accommodate weekend and overnight flights, in addition to extended travel as required.
Willingness to travel extensively and be available on-call to meet dynamic company travel requirements.
Physical capability to assist with loading and unloading passengers’ luggage.

Preferred Experience:

Prior experience as a corporate or charter pilot is highly preferred.

Compensation and Benefits

Red Wing Shoe Company offers a competitive compensation package for this full-time position, with a targeted hiring range of $87,500 - $118,100, dependent upon qualifications and experience. The expanded salary range provides opportunities for career advancement. Individual pay is determined by job-related skills, competencies, experience, education, training, and market demand.

A comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, health savings and flexible spending accounts, life and disability insurance, generous paid time off and holidays, and a 401(k) match. Employees also benefit from discounts and valuable well-being resources such as free EAP services, financial planning assistance, and well-being coaching, all designed to support their health and financial security.

Qualified pilots with a passion for aviation and a commitment to exceptional service are encouraged to apply today.

Additional Information

Red Wing Shoe Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The company values diversity and is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Individuals with disabilities needing assistance in completing an application may contact the recruitment team or call 651-388-8211.

Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP.

All offers of employment are contingent on satisfactory results of a background check. Red Wing Shoe Company, Inc. operates as a drug-free workplace.

Red Wing Shoe Company will not be using recruitment agencies or firms to fill this position and will not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate information. No agency calls please.

In accordance with federal regulations, Red Wing Shoe Company adheres to pay transparency provisions. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. (41 CFR 60-1.35(c))

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